How To Play Chess: The Ultimate Beginner Guide

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    How to play chess properly, a guide for beginners. This guide is designed to teach you chess basics, chess openings, endgames, tactics, and strategy.
    0:00 INTRO
    1:01 CHESS BOARD
    2:22 HOW THE PIECES MOVE
    7:25 ATTACK, DEFEND, VISION
    10:40 CHECK & CHECKMATE
    13:51 OPENINGS
    21:47 TACTICS BASICS
    24:27 ENDGAMES
    28:25 STUDY PLAN
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  • @anturanggatantra2137
    @anturanggatantra2137 Před 3 lety +47542

    I have been a beginner for 30 yrs. I am professional beginner. Beginner Master. Expert in finding win for my opponent

    • @venkatakrishnan6481
      @venkatakrishnan6481 Před 3 lety +820

      Looll😂😂

    • @hanzadriannervez6584
      @hanzadriannervez6584 Před 3 lety +2922

      And im a grand master at blundering a piece

    • @omarsiddique9211
      @omarsiddique9211 Před 3 lety +2432

      I do what is called the Kings Gambit where I sacrifice the King for the win. Unfortunately no one ever does the Kings Gambit declined so I have lost every time

    • @pinbacklmao6106
      @pinbacklmao6106 Před 3 lety +177

      you're a super BM

    • @gutti7814
      @gutti7814 Před 3 lety +444

      In one game I blundered a queen, promoted, blundered another queen, promote then blundered another queen :(

  • @KingDerp
    @KingDerp Před 3 lety +5222

    Me who has played chess for a long time:
    Yeah I'll learn how the pieces move again

    • @collinsepulveda8873
      @collinsepulveda8873 Před 3 lety +144

      lmao, i feel you, im not advanced, but im not exactly a beginner that doesn’t know what theyre doing, im like 750 elo rn tryna push to 1k

    • @psychorooks
      @psychorooks Před 3 lety +38

      Right!? I'm just here looking for an opportunity to troll him. He's just too good at this though.

    • @shmonn.
      @shmonn. Před 3 lety +7

      @@collinsepulveda8873 how long have you been playing?

    • @yasinalyani
      @yasinalyani Před 3 lety +4

      Same 😂😂

    • @danielcrase
      @danielcrase Před 3 lety +3

      SAME🐐

  • @gaia7804
    @gaia7804 Před měsícem +201

    my five year old nephew beat me at chess today.
    i'm twenty.
    guess my journey starts today

    • @WAS.RAYYYYY
      @WAS.RAYYYYY Před měsícem +13

      Even I got beaten by my friend even I'm one of the best chess player in my region ( haven't played chess since 4 years )

    • @pratapnath9442
      @pratapnath9442 Před 20 dny +2

      Same bro, I've just started my chess journey and my points have gone down

    • @ajangmajok9619
      @ajangmajok9619 Před 12 dny +2

      So age is just a number not only in relationships 😂

    • @JacklineGoranga
      @JacklineGoranga Před 5 dny +1

      your funnny

    • @Hajaaaaaaaar
      @Hajaaaaaaaar Před 2 dny

      ewww

  • @realpandaoaa
    @realpandaoaa Před rokem +482

    dont mind me
    1. pawns (small ones)
    - worth 1 point
    - can move 2 squares forward on the first move
    - after that, only 1
    - can capture an enemy pawn diagonally
    2. bishops (pointed hat)
    - worth 3 points
    - can go forward and backward
    - can go diagonally on their own color (square)
    3. knights (horses)
    - worth 3 points
    - move in Ls, up 2 then turn 1
    - can jump over pieces
    4. rooks (castle looking)
    - worth 5 points
    - can go forward, backward, left, right in any distance
    5. queens
    - worth 9 points
    - can go anywhere in any distance
    6. king
    - can go anywhere but only one square

  • @meanmrbean8641
    @meanmrbean8641 Před 2 lety +6524

    Believe it or not I’m getting a bit emotional watching this. I was fascinated by chess as a kid, but I was useless at it and got discouraged. My dad tried to teach me, but that mostly involved a lot of yelling, swearing, and tears. This is the first time I’ve seen someone explain the game with such clarity, enthusiasm, patience, and obvious love for the game. At 32, hopefully this is the beginning of a new chess journey for me. Thankyou so much.

    • @alexandrinegaelanvelidiant4796
      @alexandrinegaelanvelidiant4796 Před 2 lety +84

      I support you! If you have a passion for something in life, do it because you love it!!!

    • @greekfountain9303
      @greekfountain9303 Před 2 lety +20

      Good luck!!

    • @amethyst106
      @amethyst106 Před 2 lety +214

      @@laffys7384 i beg you pardon ? That person is litteraly trying to learn something they had loved as a child , what's wrong with that ? And btw , they are much older than you, have a little of respect. People who play chess have a KIND of intelligence, it doesn't make them smart af. And even if they want to know how to play to seem smart , they won't even realize that they actually own an intelligence so they're not fake asses or something ,because yeah , chess is a "smart" game if you keep practicing. I don't want to offend you or anything , i feel like you are a good person but what you wrote wasn't really nice or smart of you. Take care and please think before writing or saying anything on social media.

    • @insectbrad1698
      @insectbrad1698 Před 2 lety +75

      @@laffys7384 tf u on about lol

    • @one4320
      @one4320 Před 2 lety +58

      You probably weren't useless, just inexperienced. Time to change your belief... all the best!

  • @troythemighty3683
    @troythemighty3683 Před 3 lety +5046

    There definitely was an explosion in chess players during quarantine because of the queens gambit

    • @moistcornbread5332
      @moistcornbread5332 Před 3 lety +275

      Definitely. I wonder if the chess players are mad or happy about that It was a very good show for somthin about chess

    • @dinosaur4714
      @dinosaur4714 Před 3 lety +155

      I’m sure it’s added a lot of new players who will stick around, I think it’s hype will die down. Hopefully not though

    • @rayvenbird6650
      @rayvenbird6650 Před 3 lety +66

      yesssssss bc im learning to play now lol

    • @jerbil9353
      @jerbil9353 Před 3 lety +89

      @@moistcornbread5332 I'm happy about it. I've been teaching my colleagues chess, after they watched the show. We have 3 boards with games on in the office at any one time now.

    • @AlexGonzalez-ph5nb
      @AlexGonzalez-ph5nb Před 3 lety +97

      I was interested in chess as game worth my time during my free time. Queens Gambit pushed me to commit

  • @danielrosamond7838
    @danielrosamond7838 Před 4 měsíci +368

    Wanted to learn how to play chess for years but always thought it would be too hard. This video is brilliant. Thank you.

  • @paustilange7147
    @paustilange7147 Před 5 měsíci +28

    I just got my very first chess board tonight, although I’ve been playing for a couple years now, it felt great to revisit the basics of chess. Thank you❤

  • @TomTheWetNoodle
    @TomTheWetNoodle Před 3 lety +3353

    "Beginner games are decided 95% of the time by tactics."
    Not true, they are decided 99% of the time with blunders.
    Source: Am a beginner.

    • @Exayevie
      @Exayevie Před 3 lety +42

      Seconded! 😂

    • @EIIlast2791
      @EIIlast2791 Před 3 lety +76

      not seeing a tactic can be a blunder like oof

    • @Gunandrunandgun
      @Gunandrunandgun Před 3 lety +62

      True, but punishing a blunder is also tactics.

    • @nebilm8947
      @nebilm8947 Před 3 lety +45

      @@Gunandrunandgun if you learn theory, you will know what is a mistake and what is not a mistake. After that, it's like solving a damn puzzle. And to spot blunders (not mistakes) always look for checks, captures, attacks. Calculate and analyze the position every move. There could be a tactic for example and not seeing it is also a counter-blunder. Use time generously. You can play in the endgame like a funking robot and not use time much. Take care and play chess

    • @PhilomathBret
      @PhilomathBret Před 3 lety +5

      100% of blunders are tactical blunders. Taking hanging pieces and performing mate in ones are tactics.

  • @randomness3086
    @randomness3086 Před 3 lety +1915

    It’s amazing how he has a constant dialogue, and if he has a script we cannot even tell. This lesson is god level

    • @ferdinandmartin8345
      @ferdinandmartin8345 Před 3 lety +145

      I agree, he's a great narrator

    • @anturanggatantra2137
      @anturanggatantra2137 Před 3 lety +155

      You are actually right. Even a fully developed imbecile like me could understand his lesson. Not just the lesson, but his commentary as well. I can't follow a commentary by GM, but Levy is so easy to understand

    • @ronniedorinsky2484
      @ronniedorinsky2484 Před 3 lety +18

      it is called being jewish. we are very high verbal intellect.

    • @arvindiyer6012
      @arvindiyer6012 Před 3 lety +50

      He's a streamer, he's very comfortable to keep talking without a script.

    • @anturanggatantra2137
      @anturanggatantra2137 Před 3 lety +20

      @@arvindiyer6012 If that is the case, Hikaru should've been able to do the same, but Hikaru, albeit a fun streamer to watch, is not a good teacher I think. He is too advance for a professional imbecile like me

  • @lilscotty11
    @lilscotty11 Před měsícem +25

    Like this so I can remember to buy book a week from now pls

  • @Constantz1
    @Constantz1 Před 7 měsíci +10

    THIS made me fall in love with chess. Thank you for the tips Gotham, first time coming across your channel👍

  • @Gssspotted
    @Gssspotted Před 3 lety +17596

    Thank you sensei, but I will not give up from beating the AI
    I will save humanity

    • @ttinkyzx
      @ttinkyzx Před 3 lety +161

      โอนี่จังผู้พิชิต

    • @kpksie2810
      @kpksie2810 Před 3 lety +294

      Humanity will win

    • @StimpyOfficial
      @StimpyOfficial Před 3 lety +490

      the best way to seperate AI and humanity is to disconnect the wifi

    • @feet2895
      @feet2895 Před 3 lety +157

      @@StimpyOfficial you're name is simplify....
      I GUESS THATS WHAT WE WOULD EXPECT FROM A SIMPLE PERSON

    • @feet2895
      @feet2895 Před 3 lety +8

      @@StimpyOfficial why?

  • @AnishGiriOfficial
    @AnishGiriOfficial Před 3 lety +13134

    Why am I here.

    • @daverickey6785
      @daverickey6785 Před 3 lety +923

      Maybe your basics are weak :p

    • @gc1121
      @gc1121 Před 3 lety +970

      i heard you need some help with your endgames. a bit too many draws :)

    • @unnaturalatrophy5377
      @unnaturalatrophy5377 Před 3 lety +88

      Well hey Anish!

    • @leadnitrate2194
      @leadnitrate2194 Před 3 lety +426

      Do you know about en passant? I think not

    • @ahmadradwan7429
      @ahmadradwan7429 Před 3 lety +49

      Perhaps preparing for the next time you play artemiev...

  • @Kiolashei
    @Kiolashei Před 5 měsíci +26

    I could listen to you teach all day. Thanks for the info! I recently got back into playing chess and needed a refresher. Much appreciated for the info 🙌🏾

  • @jasonc2785
    @jasonc2785 Před 2 měsíci +3

    WOW. Just discovered your channel after getting back into chess (by my son, not Queen’s Gambit although that was a great show) and I LOVE the way you explain everything. Very clear and concise. looking forward to learning more.

  • @asemanjoon
    @asemanjoon Před 3 lety +3523

    I am here for two very important reasons:
    1. The Queen's Gambit
    2. To fail miserably

  • @mrpanda4716
    @mrpanda4716 Před 3 lety +3903

    He looks like Harry Potter and Tony Stark combined

    • @blueeyedjack8852
      @blueeyedjack8852 Před 3 lety +23

      U thought you could get in r/rareinsults right?

    • @mrpanda4716
      @mrpanda4716 Před 3 lety +228

      @@blueeyedjack8852 im not trynna insult him. I'm complementing him

    • @blueeyedjack8852
      @blueeyedjack8852 Před 3 lety +13

      @@mrpanda4716 i know but still Kinda sounds like it

    • @sweney7103
      @sweney7103 Před 3 lety +69

      tony potter and harry stark have entered the chat

    • @showbirds5452
      @showbirds5452 Před 3 lety +11

      @@sweney7103 nice

  • @Ashleycavalieri
    @Ashleycavalieri Před rokem +58

    My adhd brain loves chess. I fell in love the second I was taught. It’s not chance, luck or pure randomness. It’s strategic and purposeful. I struggle with anticipating moves and knowing what they can do because I just started learning but blocking the opponent is so fun for me. Your video is great and you’re awesome at explaining things!

    • @3asha821
      @3asha821 Před 2 měsíci +1

      I wanna learn how to play is this a good video to begin with? I’m gathering videos rn for later since I’m busy with studying 😭

  • @RoaringJaguar
    @RoaringJaguar Před 5 měsíci +1

    Excellent video! Very helpful. Thank you for this.

  • @mangrover4129
    @mangrover4129 Před 3 lety +1188

    I can't wait for the intermediate level oh my god

    • @deviationblue
      @deviationblue Před 3 lety +7

      Bruh SAME

    • @GMPranav
      @GMPranav Před 3 lety +28

      He already has a rating climb which is guide to intermediate level I guess. Coz intermediate is all about getting the right ideas at the right time rather than some concrete principles.

    • @acpliego
      @acpliego Před 3 lety

      @@GMPranav well it’s also about starting to learn theory, I guess what you’re referring are tactics, also very important. Right now I’m trying to get to 1500 so I’m focusing on opening theory and endgame, maybe some other players need different things.

    • @GMPranav
      @GMPranav Před 3 lety

      @@acpliego I would say opening theory still more like beginner level 2. If you are nearing 1500 you must already know atleast the common openings till a certain depth. I guess knowing about some more obscure opening is also a part of intermediate preperation, but I think improving your middle game is the most important thing, which includes both strategy and tactics.

    • @sklikizos
      @sklikizos Před 3 lety

      @@acpliego I think you're right about different players needing different things. I'm 1400ish aiming for 1500 too. Despite having a solid grasp of end games, my openings are complete garbage. Are you studying anything in particular?

  • @papahusky1263
    @papahusky1263 Před rokem +4717

    en passant was described to me as such: the pawn in it's first move is a superhero, and it's got a cape. when it leaps forward its cape waves behind it. your pawn jumps on the cape, choking out the pawn, and capturing it. if you wait a turn, the cape falls to the ground, and can no longer be stepped on for this move. I was in 4th grade when i was taught this and the concept never seemed odd with that description.

    • @charmedpipper1
      @charmedpipper1 Před rokem +200

      I have ADHD and I was really struggling to remember this move, you've just help me so so much! Thank you!

    • @RobjectionableContent
      @RobjectionableContent Před rokem +172

      So that's the reason why Edna Mode insists on no capes!

    • @-YELDAH
      @-YELDAH Před rokem +59

      @@RobjectionableContent you never know when a stray jet engine approaches rapidly, the Bosnian Ape Society taught me that very well.

    • @kiz__
      @kiz__ Před rokem +6

      I didn’t know this was a thing

    • @prplt
      @prplt Před rokem +4

      its first move not it's

  • @derickpambah
    @derickpambah Před 2 měsíci +1

    The number of times I've come back to this video 🙌🙌🙌 It's just amazing coz I keep referring my folks, friends, and kids who are interested in learning the game. Good job, Levy.

  • @Kyballn
    @Kyballn Před 2 měsíci +1

    Thanks for making this video! It was extremely clear and helpful and well thought out :)

  • @helenfoote8957
    @helenfoote8957 Před 3 lety +2541

    Not gunna lie, the Queens gambit brought me here and I’m not ashamed lol

  • @DanielPetri
    @DanielPetri Před 3 lety +1996

    Can't wait for your e3 course

  • @maichka15
    @maichka15 Před 5 měsíci +1

    You sound clear and coherent and overall very well spoken. Thank you!

  • @jossamaepaz3787
    @jossamaepaz3787 Před rokem +5

    Thanks for this video! This is really easy to understand and analyze. I've been waiting for someone who's patient enough to teach me everything about chess.

  • @irhaddedovic678
    @irhaddedovic678 Před 3 lety +946

    Welcome to the world of chess. Here one blunder means immense pain.

    • @randomdude5804
      @randomdude5804 Před 3 lety +6

      Well said sir!

    • @flemmings5534
      @flemmings5534 Před 3 lety +27

      I play 700 on chest.com i can make 10 blunders and win

    • @guhz3395
      @guhz3395 Před 3 lety +8

      @@flemmings5534 i cant win at 250

    • @ThanatosIRL
      @ThanatosIRL Před 3 lety +6

      @@flemmings5534 I play 1300 on lichess. Same situation

    • @Elegyforthend
      @Elegyforthend Před 3 lety +1

      @@guhz3395 same😔

  • @momentouscrazynoob1709
    @momentouscrazynoob1709 Před 3 lety +504

    "Kings are like queens except kind of not at all" xD

    • @orlock20
      @orlock20 Před 3 lety

      Not even when they are wearing a dress.

    • @Kasiarzynka
      @Kasiarzynka Před 3 lety +11

      It's true though 😅. I mean they can move each direction, but instead of moving however far they want, their superpower is panicing whenever someone gets close to them.

  • @asiatanveer2315
    @asiatanveer2315 Před měsícem +2

    Thank you for posting this video it helped me so much

  • @RedDressGirI
    @RedDressGirI Před 24 dny +5

    Im 13 years old and its my drean to be a GM i hope one day i can be in the global leaderboard ill try my best even tho im only 300 elo right now 😢😢

  • @adrizaaryal
    @adrizaaryal Před 3 lety +1409

    Can't I just get high on vitamins and stare at the ceiling?

  • @KayDeePea416
    @KayDeePea416 Před 3 lety +969

    Your explanation of “what your opponent’s pieces can see” was the most clear explanation of how to play chess! Thank you! I’m still super lost, & tactics are still too fast for me, but your explanation helped it click more in my head. Thanks again! ♥️♟

    • @reesesophiasalvoro77
      @reesesophiasalvoro77 Před 2 lety +2

      R N B Q K B N R
      P P P P P P P P
      p p p p p p p p
      r n b q k b n r

    • @GRIMM2197
      @GRIMM2197 Před 2 lety +1

      @@reesesophiasalvoro77 bruh I know u didn’t spell knight with an N

    • @velofps454
      @velofps454 Před 2 lety +8

      ​@@GRIMM2197 k is silent
      + king and knight start with the same first letter so

    • @themaritimegirl
      @themaritimegirl Před 2 lety +18

      @@GRIMM2197 That's literally proper chess notation - the knight is denoted as N.

  • @roxsta1113
    @roxsta1113 Před 4 měsíci

    Thank you for this video!!! I am first timer and every other video was just overwhelming me so much!! Yours is literally rhe only one that made the most sense and was so straight forward. Thank you thank you!

  • @georgepavlou4472
    @georgepavlou4472 Před 9 měsíci +2

    This video was very helpful 😊 Thank you so much !

  • @Satine_Moisant
    @Satine_Moisant Před 3 lety +3307

    I'm going to take my green pills, go to bed and visualize on the ceiling the 'In Your Face Checkmate' of another human being. :D

  • @zc2394
    @zc2394 Před 3 lety +278

    This is the only chess CZcams channel that makes sense to me. It’s approachable, understandable, exciting and valuable.

    • @yllus
      @yllus Před 3 lety +16

      Watch Daniel Naroditsky’s “speed run” series. Superrr instructive and gets progressively more advanced

    • @ultimatechess2003
      @ultimatechess2003 Před 3 lety

      Check out Ben s chess

    • @AceOfSpaces17
      @AceOfSpaces17 Před 3 lety +2

      check out Eric Rosen and Chessbrah

    • @kevinduffy2688
      @kevinduffy2688 Před 3 lety +6

      His voice is even keeled, he speaks at a speed that's easy to track with and he's good at stacking his teaching meaning he is good at teaching something then incrementally adding onto it.

  • @hamradiox
    @hamradiox Před 6 měsíci +1

    Thanks! Great teaching! and you make it fun!!!

  • @narugabmonteron1126
    @narugabmonteron1126 Před 12 hodinami

    Thanks man!!! Thus video was so helpfull because i kinda stopped playing chess for years and im trying to learn again!

  • @PauloNideck
    @PauloNideck Před 2 lety +889

    The book he talks about is 1001 Chess Exercises for Beginners by Franco Masetti and Roberto Messa

  • @joshbaker7131
    @joshbaker7131 Před 3 lety +1324

    this guy looks like he knows how to play chess

    • @jeannedarc7533
      @jeannedarc7533 Před 3 lety +114

      Two things.
      1. Because of his goatee and mustache.
      2. Because he wears glasses.

    • @Quvl
      @Quvl Před 3 lety +19

      1. Hes an IM
      2. E

    • @jeannedarc7533
      @jeannedarc7533 Před 2 lety +61

      @@Quvl 1. He's an International Market
      2. Markiplier

    • @ambera7159
      @ambera7159 Před 2 lety +3

      well at least one of us does

    • @supreeth6315
      @supreeth6315 Před 2 lety

      @@jeannedarc7533 lolll

  • @CuzznRickH14
    @CuzznRickH14 Před 3 měsíci

    My first look into playing. I've been missing out. Thanks for the lesson.

  • @SarahMihai-cp9nm
    @SarahMihai-cp9nm Před 2 měsíci +2

    Thank you for this video. I found it difficult to learn chess by myself but this really helped and you explained it really well.

  • @nyphron3109
    @nyphron3109 Před 3 lety +206

    "Black can play the Sicilian defense, shoutout to Beth Harmon. Black can play the Caro-Kann, shoutout to Levy Rozman."
    Missed some sweet self promotion there.

  • @CptVein
    @CptVein Před 3 lety +359

    4 mins in, my mind is blown and I'm hitting the subscribe button.
    I was watching the 'how the pieces move' part thinking ''I know how they move'' and then BOOM, 'en passant'.

    • @memesarehealthy7818
      @memesarehealthy7818 Před 2 lety +19

      HOLY HELL

    • @iscap5065
      @iscap5065 Před 2 lety +1

      Relatable

    • @ratneshchandna
      @ratneshchandna Před 2 lety +9

      I finally learnt how to castle thanks to this vid! It always looked like voodoo before this.

    • @ayaanbhatti967
      @ayaanbhatti967 Před 2 lety +1

      I en passanted your mother LMAO 😂😂😂

    • @DemoTrucking
      @DemoTrucking Před 2 lety +1

      From Pawn to Queen: Journal/Notebook 200 pages to write in
      by Adriane Williams

  • @VoidsGameing
    @VoidsGameing Před rokem +5

    I tend to open every game the same starting with the open with the pawn in front of the king up one to start the 4 move checkmate to end games fast but I’ll try to open more contrably after watching this video. I played and loved chess ever since I was 5 and I still am learning so this video I learned stuff I never had

  • @astongrad930
    @astongrad930 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Brilliant video, thanks man

  • @neilb9565
    @neilb9565 Před 3 lety +126

    Beginner here. What a nice, generous, welcoming video. That is how an international master sets an example. Thank you! Shared.

    • @_A-B_
      @_A-B_ Před 3 lety +5

      cute comment

  • @srithianjali2691
    @srithianjali2691 Před 3 lety +379

    Finally a video that has explained the concept of chess PROPERLY for beginners. I have tried to learn for years and could not find anyone who had the ability to explain this to me. Thank you so much GothamChess 🌞

  • @learnandcreate4197
    @learnandcreate4197 Před 5 měsíci +1

    love the way you explain 😉😉
    thankyou very much

  • @RiseRevolutionkk
    @RiseRevolutionkk Před měsícem +1

    thak you for making me learn somethings that i didnt know about chess I APPRECIATE IT LOVE THE WORK CONTENT KEEP PUSHING.

  • @punchedchunk3483
    @punchedchunk3483 Před rokem +3365

    I have played chess casually for years but never developed any sort of strategy, I also never went looking until now haha. I thought this video was extremely informative and was exactly what I was looking for. It was just complex and challenging enough where I had to actually pay attention, but not too complex that I felt overwhelmed. Obviously I am still a beginner, but at least now I can hold my own and not look like a total fool haha. Thank you very much for the video!

    • @wongelgurung5849
      @wongelgurung5849 Před rokem +42

      Me too. Im here cause I heard Andrew Tate plays chess a lot 😂 so wanna learn the game

    • @taquavion1504
      @taquavion1504 Před rokem +258

      @@wongelgurung5849 bro ain’t no way😭💀 the meat riding is crazy

    • @boogers69420
      @boogers69420 Před rokem +47

      @@wongelgurung5849 💀

    • @tier5039
      @tier5039 Před rokem +40

      @@wongelgurung5849 Tate isnt a really strong player.

    • @wongelgurung5849
      @wongelgurung5849 Před rokem +2

      @@tier5039 oh I see

  • @kanika5052
    @kanika5052 Před 3 lety +132

    me- doesn't pay attention for 0.2 seconds.
    also me- *visible confusion*

  • @yendorelrae5476
    @yendorelrae5476 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Very good...laid out and executed well, nice tone and demeanor with that hint of necessary authority (you are the teacher of course) Great video to educate and encourage beginners!

  • @judro-wo2ke
    @judro-wo2ke Před 2 dny

    Thank you for this guide!

  • @cleocarter
    @cleocarter Před 2 lety +69

    I have a chess date soon, he's experienced, I'm a beginner. He sent me a book and I had to close it. Wasn't beginner friendly. Now I'm here. Thank you so much! ^ ^

    • @brendancostigan4851
      @brendancostigan4851 Před 2 lety +36

      Don't let your date win. Make him earn it! Finding out early in the courtship if he's a sore loser or a gracious one will be a huge character indicator in your relationship. Good luck and have fun!!!

    • @benjamins9794
      @benjamins9794 Před 2 lety +8

      I'm curious how the chess date went!

    • @notoriousfly9260
      @notoriousfly9260 Před 2 lety +2

      @@benjamins9794 It went and ended in the bed obviously🙄

  • @simonaroda8501
    @simonaroda8501 Před 3 lety +1005

    Me: It’s time to sleep, I have school tomorrow
    CZcams: How To Play Chess
    Also me: *well well well lets find out*

    • @Milly.slays.
      @Milly.slays. Před 3 lety +16

      Who doesn't relate to this. Sad thing is I've been in chess championships 🌝

    • @mocco1612
      @mocco1612 Před 3 lety +4

      I watched this at 1 am yesterday lol

    • @MeDoMeer
      @MeDoMeer Před 3 lety +6

      I have an exam tomorrow and this is what I do indeed

    • @bigred7646
      @bigred7646 Před 3 lety

      @@Milly.slays. nationals or international or regional

    • @jcjr5563
      @jcjr5563 Před 3 lety +2

      Lying Fridge, should of gone to school and learned how to use a comma. Don't worry, I can relate. I used "should of" instead of "should've or should have". Damn CZcams.

  • @samfraulino
    @samfraulino Před 10 měsíci +5

    Hell of a video to make it clear on basic game play and ways to think of the game. Makes it actually fun

  • @Foxbrendon
    @Foxbrendon Před 9 minutami

    This is great stuff, man! Great info for a beginner.
    Thank you.
    N/W Scotland.

  • @parthv18
    @parthv18 Před 3 lety +484

    Levi, you probably don't remember but we went to high school together in Paramus. Just wanna say, awesome vid and awesome channel overall. I had no idea you were so big in the chess world and on CZcams. Paramus proud!!

    • @TechSupportDave
      @TechSupportDave Před 3 lety +48

      If you guys talked at least a few times then he probably remembers you. He's a million times smarter than me but even I remember 99% of my past classmates' names.
      edit: not off the top of my head though.

    • @laughingstar3945
      @laughingstar3945 Před 3 lety +25

      Wholesome

    • @RealAyzeNZ
      @RealAyzeNZ Před 3 lety +24

      I hope he sees your comment

    • @genox633
      @genox633 Před 2 lety +2

      Try and contact him
      Depends if you were hated by him or not lol

    • @Zarek-fl5io
      @Zarek-fl5io Před 2 lety +4

      If only his name was levi and not levy.

  • @Allen2saint
    @Allen2saint Před 3 lety +601

    My wife and I are playing to learn together after seeing Queen’s Gambit. Thanks.

    • @cyndimcl1985
      @cyndimcl1985 Před 3 lety +29

      Awesome!! Same here, I bought hubby a chess set for Christmas and we just started Queen's Gambit last night. Now we're watching this together... Good luck to y'all!!

    • @LisaGallegos
      @LisaGallegos Před 3 lety +4

      Same!

    • @isa7556
      @isa7556 Před 3 lety

      how did it go?

    • @projectvibrantlife2719
      @projectvibrantlife2719 Před 2 lety +9

      My boyfriend and I are doing the same after finishing Queen's Gambit! He had an old board with plastic pieces, but decided to invest in the real thing with wooden pieces that you can feel the weight of. Got it yesterday. Obsessed! :)

    • @annholden7504
      @annholden7504 Před 2 lety +5

      I played as a kid, but stopped when I started high school. Too many other mischievous things to do. Now I'm a grannie and just saw the Queens Gambit. Got me interested again. I end up taking a lot of pieces, but can't seem to focus or get the king into checkmate. Looking for some good online lessons.

  • @citysharp369
    @citysharp369 Před měsícem +1

    Brother, thank you very much!!! You are an awesome teacher. I'm new to the game.

  • @zozothegamer397
    @zozothegamer397 Před 3 měsíci +2

    thanks, this really helped a lot

  • @marklondon9004
    @marklondon9004 Před 3 lety +79

    En Passant: Chess is a battle simulation. Foot soldiers (Pawns) can charge at the start of the battle whilst they're fresh, hence able to move two squares. The game is a simulation of 'real time', so if a soldier tries to charge past an enemy, the enemy can kill him as he is charging past. So it's as if the turn immediately following happened during the charge. The next move, the charge has already been successfully completed and the soldier is safe.

    • @Ysna-re2or
      @Ysna-re2or Před 3 lety +3

      That’s how I used to think of it

    • @schokoladendonut
      @schokoladendonut Před 3 lety +2

      That makes so much sense

    • @orlock20
      @orlock20 Před 3 lety +6

      The change was made in the 15th century to speed up the game. Originally pawns could only move one square at a time. En Passant was the French answer to prevent the new move from getting a pawn out of danger.

    • @kimiuchiha9529
      @kimiuchiha9529 Před 3 lety +2

      I dont understand your english.please simplify

    • @WideMouth
      @WideMouth Před 3 lety +1

      That’s why it’s called en passant (“in passing” in French). Your pawn is attacking the enemy pawn “in passing.”

  • @null3007
    @null3007 Před rokem +887

    Thanks Gotham, I first watched this video sometime in March of 2021 as a 800 rated player, it’s been almost 2 years, I’m now 1900 blitz and just got third place at a inter-school tournament.

    • @thelegendofthem6120
      @thelegendofthem6120 Před rokem +57

      Congratulations!.I've been trying to get into it since Queens Gambit. I was always fascinated by it, but now I'm even more enthralled.

    • @giigix
      @giigix Před rokem +11

      @@thelegendofthem6120 ah after the queen’s gambit like me

    • @binoy6317
      @binoy6317 Před rokem +3

      Which software do you use for playing chess?

    • @Jay-Squilliam
      @Jay-Squilliam Před rokem +2

      😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

    • @utubepunk
      @utubepunk Před rokem +1

      NICE. Good work.

  • @paulboncey82
    @paulboncey82 Před rokem +7

    I’m just starting out playing chess, and you explain the fundamental basics so well

  • @josevalle4620
    @josevalle4620 Před rokem

    Thank you for the info. I love the cut to the chase approach.

  • @mathiascouriol2432
    @mathiascouriol2432 Před rokem +682

    For the people who are confused about en passant. I read somewhere that the rules originally did not allowed for pawns to move 2 squares on their first move. The ability for them to do that was given to speed up a bit the game. However it caused an issue when a pawn could "dodge" the attack by moving 2 squares and would skip the attack of the other pawn. So the en passant rule was made to make things more fair

    • @imtimon
      @imtimon Před rokem +14

      Interesting thanks for this fact 👍

    • @94D33M
      @94D33M Před 11 měsíci +3

      Were there several more changes to the game rules of chess in the past years?

    • @bibekjung7404
      @bibekjung7404 Před 6 měsíci

      KABER ALMIGHTY GOD Creator of all SOULS 🙏😊

    • @sudha263
      @sudha263 Před 6 měsíci

      🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳

    • @Harristar88
      @Harristar88 Před 3 měsíci

      So why can't bishops en passant

  • @deadgremlin3141
    @deadgremlin3141 Před 3 lety +131

    I want this level of detail in a video about connect 4

  • @Summarise.tactical
    @Summarise.tactical Před 8 měsíci +1

    This is the most helpful video. Thank you!

  • @postmoderne1825
    @postmoderne1825 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Thanks a bunch, just recommended it to a friend 🙏

  • @Ogido98
    @Ogido98 Před 2 lety +287

    Just came here to say that 11 months ago I was a 200 player watching this video wanting to learn chess and now I am 1300 rapid and 1200 blitz. Thank you Levy, I’ve been watching all your videos ever since ❤️

    • @mikeburt2790
      @mikeburt2790 Před 2 lety +4

      What did you do to learn to play?

    • @MP-ut6eb
      @MP-ut6eb Před rokem +9

      Good sht. I started today, im on my way to challenge you boy 😁

    • @Kaeraia
      @Kaeraia Před rokem +6

      How do U know that you're a 1300 rapid and 1200 blitz??

    • @wezen89
      @wezen89 Před rokem +9

      @@Kaeraia how can you not know except for intentionally not looking for it

    • @dompie247
      @dompie247 Před rokem +2

      Whats the rating now boss?

  • @joshpuhach2709
    @joshpuhach2709 Před 3 lety +323

    Me as a 1900: Ah yes, all very useful information!

    • @aritrapal3166
      @aritrapal3166 Před 3 lety +7

      Same here 😂😂

    • @galetteS06
      @galetteS06 Před 3 lety +10

      Same haha, i saw that vid i was like "hmmm why not"

    • @joshpuhach2709
      @joshpuhach2709 Před 3 lety +13

      @@galetteS06 I mean, it is GothamChess. I'll listen to Levy talk about even the most trivial things since he is so fun to listen to!

    • @ruhan1618
      @ruhan1618 Před 3 lety +3

      Same

    • @benr6918
      @benr6918 Před 3 lety +2

      Bahaha we’re the 1900 beginners club in this thread
      Doesn’t matter though Levi always has good info
      See and here I am derp ass blastin out a billion puzzles when I should just study 10 quality successes?
      I’m down lol

  • @burpie3258
    @burpie3258 Před 3 lety +430

    yes, The Queen's Gambit reignited my love for chess 😭

    • @harshil.1
      @harshil.1 Před 3 lety +4

      fr

    • @ex.nihil0
      @ex.nihil0 Před 3 lety +3

      Sameeee

    • @minirekadriu7720
      @minirekadriu7720 Před 3 lety +3

      Same

    • @itsmelmao2769
      @itsmelmao2769 Před 3 lety

      same

    • @Sokara468
      @Sokara468 Před 3 lety +3

      My interest in chess was reignited after randomly checking out Twitch and seeing chess stuff. Then I found out about the Queen's Gambit, which I hope to start watching very soon!

  • @youssefsabban1069
    @youssefsabban1069 Před 3 lety +48

    i was waiting for this video, to see if there is something that i missing from my understanding, and still waiting for the upcoming videos, great content Levy as always, keep up the great work.
    the books suggested buy Levy:
    tactics: 1001 Chess Exercises for Beginners by Franco Masetti (Author), Roberto Messa (Author)
    End game: 100 Endgames You Must Know : Vital Lessons for Every Chess Player Improved and Expanded Jesus de la Villa (Author)

    • @grimsleyersutopia
      @grimsleyersutopia Před 3 lety

      I saved this video to remeber these books. When I came back I missed the names AGAIN. Thanks for this comment!

    • @Osama-Bon-Jovi-01
      @Osama-Bon-Jovi-01 Před 3 lety +1

      Cheers mate, I watched the video earlier but forgot the book names

  • @alea9140
    @alea9140 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Great intro on Chess. Your video has provided me the very first step into Chess. Thanks again!

  • @AmanVerma-df9vf
    @AmanVerma-df9vf Před 3 lety +186

    2 days ago we were analysing Magnus carlsen's game on the same channel and today ultimate beginners tutorial 😂
    That's called vertical progress 🤣

  • @boardr1067
    @boardr1067 Před 3 lety +84

    Finally a video that explains chess to those who are starting from scratch

  • @rahulisgreat4911
    @rahulisgreat4911 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Great video man
    Thank you

  • @thexgreenxtiger6321
    @thexgreenxtiger6321 Před rokem +193

    the issue, I'm having is that the complexity makes me feel incompetent, I know its a lot of strategy, learning, and planning, but it is VERY overwhelming to beginners

    • @kikilaker6698
      @kikilaker6698 Před rokem +34

      Lmao its a game, don’t take it so seriously.. just have fun practicing, doesn’t have to come over night

    • @zzirfamo24
      @zzirfamo24 Před 10 měsíci +30

      @@kikilaker6698yea well when you play people who know it all, you feel really dumb playing

    • @soyboy6
      @soyboy6 Před 10 měsíci

      ​@@zzirfamo24lose the ego

    • @kerrywebb8519
      @kerrywebb8519 Před 9 měsíci

      you can learn a lot from people who are more practiced, you will catch up if you do the same.@@zzirfamo24

    • @jaymh6177
      @jaymh6177 Před 4 měsíci +9

      Definitely reccomend finding someone willing to learn with you at the same speed or playing people with a similair playing level.

  • @flutiyama
    @flutiyama Před 3 lety +102

    I'm sharing this with literally everyone who I know won't kill me for bothering them to play with me!

  • @soniatitude
    @soniatitude Před 9 měsíci +1

    Thank you so much for this great video!

  • @7fall
    @7fall Před měsícem

    Immensely helpful- thanks!

  • @SabrinaXe
    @SabrinaXe Před rokem +501

    En passant
    Stalemate 11:46
    Fastest checkmate 13:01
    Traps to not fall for 19:05
    Attack 2 pieces at the same time 22:48

  • @fabmoneyy
    @fabmoneyy Před 3 lety +179

    11:35 technically, checkmate always happens at the end of the game.
    in fact, its always on the very last move of the game

    • @bienghuo9636
      @bienghuo9636 Před 2 lety +9

      Time out, insufficient material

    • @wildoo9870
      @wildoo9870 Před 2 lety +29

      Repeating moves draw, 50-move rule draw, *stalemate, resignation

    • @meraldlag4336
      @meraldlag4336 Před 2 lety +41

      Just to be that guy: “checkmate is always on the last move of the game” does not mean “the last move of a game is checkmate”. Therefore you can’t have checkmate at any point other than the end of the game, but you can end the game without checkmate.

    • @adityapatil836
      @adityapatil836 Před 2 lety

      😂

    • @kenpen5463
      @kenpen5463 Před rokem

      No shit

  • @lastdreamer87
    @lastdreamer87 Před 4 měsíci

    Thank you so much for this video!

  • @dudu0221
    @dudu0221 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Bro this video is a treasure, one of the best videos for beginners 💯💯💯

  • @nyphron3109
    @nyphron3109 Před 3 lety +311

    "I don't feel safe."
    En passant will do that to you.

    • @benr6918
      @benr6918 Před 3 lety +4

      I remember my first En passant.

    • @anturanggatantra2137
      @anturanggatantra2137 Před 3 lety +14

      The moment my opponent moves his/her piece, I immediately do not feel safe. I understand that that one little move will result in worlds of pain.

    • @orlock20
      @orlock20 Před 3 lety +4

      @@benr6918 Yeah, I usually play against the computer and the first time that happened I thought it was a glitch. Then I looked up the history of En passant after finding out what was happening.

  • @mrsinister8943
    @mrsinister8943 Před rokem +308

    Been playing since I was 14 or 15 and only played against my friends and a few others. Just found your channel and I realized how little I actually knew about chess and the battle of positions. What I love about chess is that even in a loss you can learn something. Cant believe I went down the chess rabbit hole and realized how entertaining it all is from Fisher to Kasparov to Magnus and the whole controversy about cheating.

    • @shadowyzephyr
      @shadowyzephyr Před rokem +16

      You learn any skill by making mistakes and analyzing them.

    • @nabilshafec7169
      @nabilshafec7169 Před rokem +11

      Honestly 😂 I just started and it’s like he watched all my previous games because he just said every mistake I’ve made 😂

    • @Helloyoutube790
      @Helloyoutube790 Před 10 měsíci +1

      im different I don't learn when losing how to fix that?

    • @slowcuber_aze
      @slowcuber_aze Před 9 měsíci +1

      ​@@Helloyoutube790 lose, write the mistakes on a slip of paper, in the next game look at that paper and you'll get recall past mistakes

    • @stacydeaton3705
      @stacydeaton3705 Před 5 měsíci

      Exactly! "I never lose. I either win, or I learn." Favorite T-shirt ☺️

  • @santanuroy6433
    @santanuroy6433 Před měsícem

    Excellent guidance. I just started playing chess yesterday and I am curious to know everything about the game. Just unbelievable peace while playing this😊

  • @JLArchBalbino
    @JLArchBalbino Před 3 lety +15

    I've been playing chess casually for more than a decade now. Even took a chess class in college. But only now did I learn about the "queen's opposition". Thank you :)

  • @nomirrors3552
    @nomirrors3552 Před 3 lety +63

    Castling can't be done if the King is in check or the spaces for the King squares are under attack.

    • @mesonparticle
      @mesonparticle Před 3 lety +2

      Yeah I thought it was the only small thing he missed!

    • @orlock20
      @orlock20 Před 3 lety

      While the computer will prevent this, playing an illegal move on a physical board is also a loss and that wasn't mentioned. I believe the three most common illegal moves are knocking over pieces, touching one piece and moving another piece and putting one's own king in check. Even the high ranking players have done those things in blitz and bullet.

    • @nomirrors3552
      @nomirrors3552 Před 3 lety +3

      @@orlock20 Those are not chess rules, those are tournament rules. Chess rules do not mention "touch move" or losing for illegal moves.

    • @orlock20
      @orlock20 Před 3 lety

      @@nomirrors3552 Those rules also apply to public chess, especially chess that involves money. Anybody can add house rules to a game between friends.

    • @nomirrors3552
      @nomirrors3552 Před 3 lety +3

      @@orlock20 The rules of chess do not mention touching pieces or what to do if someone make an illegal move. Those are the house rules of tournament, chess hustlers, or whatever. Those are meta rules.

  • @framebrain
    @framebrain Před 5 měsíci

    This is a great video! I know the basics of chess, but super casually... definitely some stuff to learn (always learning)

  • @Ella-kg5ci
    @Ella-kg5ci Před 2 měsíci

    you have made me giggle many times. what a gift this. you make learning cool and fun. thank you

  • @shelwee123
    @shelwee123 Před 3 lety +70

    You have an awesome way of keeping a total newbie engaged and not feeling totally lost! Thank you! Looking forward to getting started.

  • @xxultimategamerxx2523
    @xxultimategamerxx2523 Před 3 lety +47

    "The checkmate I like to call In-Your-Face"

  • @ahmedshahid2441
    @ahmedshahid2441 Před rokem

    It's quite informative and I got to learn many new moves on checkmate and how to begin thank you for your video

  • @kerrywebb8519
    @kerrywebb8519 Před 9 měsíci

    This was really useful, thank you. I am a new fan!

  • @deand4782
    @deand4782 Před 3 lety +28

    This could be a training video on instructional communications. Flawless, authoritative, delivery was perfect.
    I've struggled to get through dozens of instructional chess videos, and I don't think I've ever before watched one in it's entirety before this one.
    Not only did I watch and understand the whole video, but I quickly found myself imaging second order strategies as your instructional flowed...Never did that before. I think I've turned a corner!
    Thanks!