I truly believe one of the biggest steps in the evolution of a chess player is learning to like and practice calculation. A lot of people just like to move the pieces quickly, like your opponent, but as you said it is one of the great joys in chess to pull off a nice piece of calculation.
A brilliant example to follow and really shows the power of calculation. I often face opponents in rapid that seem to spend no time. I can't quite understand it and of course it's most entertaining when the 'big think' only appears once they realise they are in trouble!! (however I do still lose to people playing like it is a bullet game, which frustrating haha). Great work Andras. I'm shocked this channel has not exploded the chess world yet.
Exactly why there's such a huge gap between my rapid and blitz ratings. I might wind up in time pressure in both time controls, but because I actually use my time throughout I usually get a superior position out of the opening. Doesn't mean much in blitz (I lose on time constantly), but I can't tell you the number of rapid games I've won where my opponent still has eight minutes left on the clock at the end.
The first video I watched from you was "A big rant about how to choose opening lines" something like that. My chess improved so much from that video (this is why I am here all these years later) but I could never get the hang of the Slav although I like it. I would love a series although I have no business learning openings 😁 Your endgame stuff is still my favorite. EDIT: Thank you for saving me from The London System.
It is so instructive that you show your line that you calculated in your head. Because I saw everything except I didnt understand why you played e6. But after it when you played it out it was crystal clear. Respect for seeing that far, someday I will be at that level.
I think the reason so many people around that level and many other levels play so fast is because of the plague that is, BULLET CHESS 🤣 (or at least not knowing how to transition from the bullet chess mentality. I had that problem a lot)
Hi Andras, do you know where I can find your chessable course on the slav? I looked on chessable and I couldn't see it for some reason. Also is it suitable for expert / master level?
Mate-in-four and mate-in-five puzzles are probably a good place to start. Long endgame puzzles too (4+ moves). Long calculations are easier to perform when there is either a lack of pieces or an abundance of forcing moves.
Just yesterday thought I will take a week off from chess. But Andras' videos keep me hooked. Lost an OTB game yesterday. Won a Queen and pawn for 2 minor pieces with a 5 move tactic. And when I had forced mate in 13 and 30 minutes more on the clock, I blundered my Queen in one move. Man sometimes chess is rough. Gave away 3 games in a row like that. Any idea what to work on, to stop giving away completely winning positions? When I started chess 4 years ago, my initial FIDE rating was 1640. Now 4 years later, I gained 10 points, because I keep giving away these game. While my online rating is already 2100+. Really frustrating. Anyway, sorry for letting my frustration out here. Love your videos!✌
Lol as a 1600 rapid myself i often find myself playing too fast in the opening for a combination of two reasons: 1) I don't really know any opening theory and sometimes it's hard to figure out what you should do when your opponent does something strange (i.e. I am lazy to calculate..but I'm working on this!) and 2) saving up time for the middle/endgame...which I know is probably better to invest time to getting a good opening that can pave the way for a good middle and endgame but.. bad habits i guess 🤷🏽 Oh and a bonus reason lol...being tilted. I'll agree that this opponent was playing super fast though...maybe he just came off of a blitz or bullet marathon
Really useful to see these games vs lower rated players, similar to what John Bartholomew does. Wonder if Andras will be doing an actual speed run at some point. Would like to see that.
Nice video as always Andras! Had a question/request. You talk about calculating numbers of lines and how calculating more can often mean you're more in control of the game than the opponent, but this can often go wrong for some people when they sit calculating lines for far longer than they should. I'd love to see some videos focused on time management, specifically for those who take too long and get in time trouble consistently. I've seen some ho-hum advice here and there but it's something people really don't know how to improve on as a skill (NOT knowledge!), so I'd love to see your take on it. Maybe you already have a video somewhere but if so then I haven't seen it!
I am yet to come across someone whose weakness is to calculate too much.... Most people below 2000 rating, who are notorious time troublers, usually have very little to show in terms of lines they spent their time on. More often its circling between the same short and wrong lines...It is a tough one to give general advice on because different people calculate (or think they do) differently. It is far easier to fix when we have game to look at, that puts everything in context.
Makes sense, I can especially relate to the "circling" of lines, especially incorrect ones. Perhaps it's more speed and efficiency of calculation? Idk I can think of a lot of reasons like lack of a solid calculation "system" when in games, knowing when to move on, issues trusting your calculation skills, evaluation, etc. I'd be beyond stoked to see you review some games of students who have chronic time trouble issues to see exactly what angles you take to try and correct it, as I still have yet to see anyone effectively convey a method to fixing this problem. @@ChessCoachAndras
Part of the reason they are playing fast might be your opponent seeing you taking allot of time and thinking playing fast is their only shot at a win against a much higher rated opponent.
I feel like the one disadvantage to Toth is that his Chessable courses are poorly explained. He does not explain every move. Very often moves are just played, and there is no explanation at all for why they were played which is strange for courses that label themselves for beginners. It gives for a frustrating learning experience. A shame because Toth’s explanations make a lot of sense, and his style of chess is very exciting.
It's very common even at 2000 rapid that opponent knows nothing in the opening and still move fast. I think not all the people want to improve, also since calculation is hard work and people are lazy 😂
to find someone like Coach Andras who is uploading actively and so engaging, I feel very lucky. Thanks for all that you do.
Glad you enjoy it!
Andras: Why you play so fast, dude?
Amateur: Saving time for the endgame.
Andras: Yeah, not going to happen, chico!
I truly believe one of the biggest steps in the evolution of a chess player is learning to like and practice calculation. A lot of people just like to move the pieces quickly, like your opponent, but as you said it is one of the great joys in chess to pull off a nice piece of calculation.
A brilliant example to follow and really shows the power of calculation. I often face opponents in rapid that seem to spend no time. I can't quite understand it and of course it's most entertaining when the 'big think' only appears once they realise they are in trouble!! (however I do still lose to people playing like it is a bullet game, which frustrating haha). Great work Andras. I'm shocked this channel has not exploded the chess world yet.
Exactly why there's such a huge gap between my rapid and blitz ratings. I might wind up in time pressure in both time controls, but because I actually use my time throughout I usually get a superior position out of the opening. Doesn't mean much in blitz (I lose on time constantly), but I can't tell you the number of rapid games I've won where my opponent still has eight minutes left on the clock at the end.
The first video I watched from you was "A big rant about how to choose opening lines" something like that. My chess improved so much from that video (this is why I am here all these years later) but I could never get the hang of the Slav although I like it. I would love a series although I have no business learning openings 😁 Your endgame stuff is still my favorite.
EDIT: Thank you for saving me from The London System.
These are consistently my favorite vids, Andras. Keep em coming!
Glad you like them!
Thanks!
Thanks very much mate !
Very nice. I learned that your 3 advices are: calculate, calculate and calculate. Thank you Andras!
It is so instructive that you show your line that you calculated in your head. Because I saw everything except I didnt understand why you played e6. But after it when you played it out it was crystal clear. Respect for seeing that far, someday I will be at that level.
Cheers mate, appreciate your kind comment! Keep at it, you are easily IM material!
I think the reason so many people around that level and many other levels play so fast is because of the plague that is, BULLET CHESS 🤣 (or at least not knowing how to transition from the bullet chess mentality. I had that problem a lot)
This was such an amazing example of calculation
Would love a series on the slav!
The number of times I say to myself, “What’s that sound?” and it’s my daughter in the other room….
Commenting for the algorithm!!
Hi Andras, do you know where I can find your chessable course on the slav? I looked on chessable and I couldn't see it for some reason. Also is it suitable for expert / master level?
For master level I would suggest nils Grandelius’ lifetime repertoire. Mine is called the beginners 1.d4 d5.
@@ChessCoachAndras Gotcha, thanks for the recommendation! I’m always looking for material that’s slightly above my level so I can grow into it
Thank you coach.
You are welcome!
5:07 is so true! Such a good feeling, especially OTB.
I see the legend Andras and i click.
Me too
Your content lately is above the great level you usual produce, keep it up my friend!
Much appreciated!
How and when should one get started with deeper calculation work?
Mate-in-four and mate-in-five puzzles are probably a good place to start. Long endgame puzzles too (4+ moves). Long calculations are easier to perform when there is either a lack of pieces or an abundance of forcing moves.
Very instructive!
Glad you think so!
Pls send the link when u do the Slav masterclass .. I play that regularly
Just yesterday thought I will take a week off from chess. But Andras' videos keep me hooked.
Lost an OTB game yesterday. Won a Queen and pawn for 2 minor pieces with a 5 move tactic. And when I had forced mate in 13 and 30 minutes more on the clock, I blundered my Queen in one move. Man sometimes chess is rough. Gave away 3 games in a row like that.
Any idea what to work on, to stop giving away completely winning positions?
When I started chess 4 years ago, my initial FIDE rating was 1640. Now 4 years later, I gained 10 points, because I keep giving away these game. While my online rating is already 2100+. Really frustrating.
Anyway, sorry for letting my frustration out here. Love your videos!✌
I am getting your message on calculation.
Very helpful!!
Glad it was helpful!
Long time watcher, first time commenter. But your content is hands down my favorite! What does it look like to try and get coaching from you?
Lol as a 1600 rapid myself i often find myself playing too fast in the opening for a combination of two reasons: 1) I don't really know any opening theory and sometimes it's hard to figure out what you should do when your opponent does something strange (i.e. I am lazy to calculate..but I'm working on this!) and 2) saving up time for the middle/endgame...which I know is probably better to invest time to getting a good opening that can pave the way for a good middle and endgame but.. bad habits i guess 🤷🏽
Oh and a bonus reason lol...being tilted.
I'll agree that this opponent was playing super fast though...maybe he just came off of a blitz or bullet marathon
Really useful to see these games vs lower rated players, similar to what John Bartholomew does. Wonder if Andras will be doing an actual speed run at some point. Would like to see that.
Love these videos!
I'm hype for the Slav content.
Nice video as always Andras!
Had a question/request. You talk about calculating numbers of lines and how calculating more can often mean you're more in control of the game than the opponent, but this can often go wrong for some people when they sit calculating lines for far longer than they should. I'd love to see some videos focused on time management, specifically for those who take too long and get in time trouble consistently. I've seen some ho-hum advice here and there but it's something people really don't know how to improve on as a skill (NOT knowledge!), so I'd love to see your take on it. Maybe you already have a video somewhere but if so then I haven't seen it!
I am yet to come across someone whose weakness is to calculate too much.... Most people below 2000 rating, who are notorious time troublers, usually have very little to show in terms of lines they spent their time on. More often its circling between the same short and wrong lines...It is a tough one to give general advice on because different people calculate (or think they do) differently. It is far easier to fix when we have game to look at, that puts everything in context.
Makes sense, I can especially relate to the "circling" of lines, especially incorrect ones. Perhaps it's more speed and efficiency of calculation? Idk I can think of a lot of reasons like lack of a solid calculation "system" when in games, knowing when to move on, issues trusting your calculation skills, evaluation, etc.
I'd be beyond stoked to see you review some games of students who have chronic time trouble issues to see exactly what angles you take to try and correct it, as I still have yet to see anyone effectively convey a method to fixing this problem.
@@ChessCoachAndras
Part of the reason they are playing fast might be your opponent seeing you taking allot of time and thinking playing fast is their only shot at a win against a much higher rated opponent.
Yes, it possible , but the vibe I got was that they would have played like that no matter what.
I feel like the one disadvantage to Toth is that his Chessable courses are poorly explained. He does not explain every move. Very often moves are just played, and there is no explanation at all for why they were played which is strange for courses that label themselves for beginners. It gives for a frustrating learning experience. A shame because Toth’s explanations make a lot of sense, and his style of chess is very exciting.
It's very common even at 2000 rapid that opponent knows nothing in the opening and still move fast. I think not all the people want to improve, also since calculation is hard work and people are lazy 😂
Was that a Nazi salute at the beginning?
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