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  • @GothamChess
    @GothamChess  Před rokem +1286

    I have a FREE London Course sample. Check it out if you’re amazing: bit.ly/3hLVfvU 😄

    • @SirLingardinho
      @SirLingardinho Před rokem +4

      Thanks Levy 🙏

    • @ankitkumarbhatt9148
      @ankitkumarbhatt9148 Před rokem +4

      It was not free brother

    • @TheUnderscore_
      @TheUnderscore_ Před rokem +26

      @@ankitkumarbhatt9148 So "Get free chapter" is just invisible to you?

    • @suryaarun1129
      @suryaarun1129 Před rokem +8

      yo theres a channel thats just xopy pasting your shorts and some of those videos have like half a million view his names ChrisYt

    • @DRKLRD-kv4cm
      @DRKLRD-kv4cm Před rokem +1

      Wow the London😳

  • @monke_12_
    @monke_12_ Před rokem +24473

    weird that it called "the london system" yet the queen is still alive
    Edit: in a few years england will turn into the kings gambit

    • @xeqoir
      @xeqoir Před rokem +1705

      DAMNNNNNNN

    • @monke_12_
      @monke_12_ Před rokem +2250

      @@xeqoir in the new york defense (thank yall for telling me it real),there should be no rooks

    • @littledragon5723
      @littledragon5723 Před rokem +341

      Damn 💀

    • @localdruglord550
      @localdruglord550 Před rokem +569

      ​@@monke_12_ DAMNNNNNNN (but louder and with more rizz)

    • @natsuno.
      @natsuno. Před rokem +85

      didnt have to do em like that

  • @rifwann
    @rifwann Před rokem +5770

    Dude, i need more opening guide. And this concise, you earn my sub.

    • @kreezzmusic
      @kreezzmusic Před rokem +130

      this guy is arguably the best to learn from on CZcams. he has playlists with days worth of content teaching the game

    • @Josh-dm8uw
      @Josh-dm8uw Před rokem +8

      @@kreezzmusic fr

    • @edwardselander9128
      @edwardselander9128 Před rokem +18

      Where have you been ,just look up openings. There are so many opening lines you'll need a refinance on life to learn them all. This he recommends as a begginer and I promise it works like a perfect recipe every time.

    • @KayThePlug
      @KayThePlug Před rokem +2

      @@kreezzmusicchess talk as well

    • @self-righteousideologue9398
      @self-righteousideologue9398 Před rokem +8

      ​@@kreezzmusic - not even. Levy is the most entertaining. Best to learn from is Daniel Naroditsky.

  • @arshiakermani5704
    @arshiakermani5704 Před rokem +3350

    I like how you come with this passion everytime

    • @SakuraScythe
      @SakuraScythe Před rokem +52

      Remove half of the sentence and you have: "I like how you come"

    • @bigschlongdave3771
      @bigschlongdave3771 Před rokem

      @@SakuraScythe remove correct Grammar and all unnecessary words, you’ll get “ I CUM”.

    • @hiei9422
      @hiei9422 Před rokem +10

      @@SakuraScythe that gave me a chuckle

    • @jasonwe6er
      @jasonwe6er Před rokem +2

      Lev is the goat

    • @The_Gaming_Kiwi
      @The_Gaming_Kiwi Před rokem +14

      ​@Script Shift you don't have to remove any words it's still sus

  • @joelk3187
    @joelk3187 Před rokem +626

    Some extra tips:
    Watch out for black’s e5 pawn push to force your bishop away from f4, and then e4 to fork your knight and bishop on f3 and d3. So make sure black can never successfully make that e5, e4 pawn push. They usually play Re8, Qe7, d6, Nc6, and Bd6 to allow them to push their e pawn.
    If you want to avoid this, just put your light-square bishop on e2 instead of d3, or make sure to take the e5 black pawn with your d4 pawn.
    Put your Queen on c2 if your bishop is on d3 and instead of castling kingside, wait to see what your opponent will do. I played the London exclusively from 1100 to 1650, and waiting, then deciding queenside or kingside castling allows for some enjoyable games and tactics and sacrifices on the kingside. Queenside castling allows you to attack their kingside-castled king a lot easier and more enjoyably, but it also makes your king more vulnerable to their queenside attack.
    Your aim in the London is to develop, castle, then stick a knight on e5. Your knight on e5 is very strong. Black will often have the following setup, especially at 900 to 1300 elo: Nc6, Nf6, Bd6. Here, you can usually play Ne5 (as long as there is no white bishop on g5, pinning your knight to your Queen. With a bishop on e2 this doesn’t matter), and if they take with their c6 knight, you can fork their bishop and knight with dxe5. If they take with the bishop, the same dxe5 forces their f6 knight away from defending the g4 square, which often has a black bishop on, which you can take with your light square bishop on e2 if they play incorrectly and move their knight first, before trading light square bishops.
    After their knight moves from f6, usually to d7, you can play either f4 or Nf3, depending on whether your bishop is on g3 or f4. After this, you have a partially open d file, which you can place your queenside rook on, either by just moving it, or castling queenside if you’re feeling bold. This lines up your rook and their queen on the same file. You can then push e4 or c4 to open up the e file.
    And of course, not castling at all is an option. Never think you HAVE to castle. The London is flexible. When I played the London, I castled kingside 60% of the time, queenside 30%, and not at all 10%.

    • @_tudorstefan_
      @_tudorstefan_ Před rokem +174

      how much dedication to write this?

    • @apex1171_
      @apex1171_ Před rokem +128

      I’ll be honest I didn’t understand this but thanks for the tip

    • @NarcisusCrew
      @NarcisusCrew Před rokem +14

      Ammazza che papiro

    • @shhhhehe
      @shhhhehe Před rokem +28

      The dedication

    • @anddrewz
      @anddrewz Před rokem +42

      Bro just went "🤓 erm- actually..."
      Jk nice comment brother

  • @mustafaseyitt
    @mustafaseyitt Před rokem +995

    -What you mean you're boring?
    +I play Lo-
    - Say no more

  • @Willybig6969
    @Willybig6969 Před rokem +81

    Always gotta make your bishops cozy that’s the number 1 chess rule

  • @insightfulentertainment5734

    My favorite opening except I put my Queen on C2 and castle Queen side so I have a strong attack

    • @hudsonnewsom3503
      @hudsonnewsom3503 Před rokem +19

      That dose weaken your king severely

    • @Xplayer007
      @Xplayer007 Před rokem +71

      That sounds like a great way to give your opponent a strong attack on the queenside

    • @ziwuri
      @ziwuri Před rokem +13

      An even more aggressive way to play it when the opportunity arises is to forgo castling entirely and use your king's rook to support the attack.

    • @badonkadonk6655
      @badonkadonk6655 Před rokem +2

      It was not a good idea after I tried what you did lol. Queen had barely any breathing for me T-T

    • @listey
      @listey Před rokem +3

      I like to do the same but only if black is behind in development and has already castled king side. Can be easily overrun if black is set up well so takes some judgement.

  • @4nevar
    @4nevar Před rokem +365

    Thx for some tips but just rest and get better please, more content later, less stress

    • @piplupdabest
      @piplupdabest Před rokem +37

      Most likely pre recorded, but yeah he should

    • @bowsauce6605
      @bowsauce6605 Před rokem +12

      Correct me if I’m wrong but I believe this is a re-upload

    • @julseu_lol
      @julseu_lol Před rokem +14

      Most of the stuff at the clips channel are pre-recorded and most likely either post scheduled or Gotham has his admins doing the work.

  • @nuhaidshakil8605
    @nuhaidshakil8605 Před rokem +256

    Me wondering what I am supposed to do after my pyramid is built :v

    • @olarant1
      @olarant1 Před rokem +92

      Stop playing the London system

    • @amoldivo
      @amoldivo Před rokem +9

      Gaze it from afar like the pyramid of Giza *I'll excuse myself out 🤧

    • @hamzaerol7870
      @hamzaerol7870 Před rokem +37

      Carry it to the british museum

    • @Istancapital
      @Istancapital Před rokem +1

      @@mariopario8637 💀💀💀

    • @gamer_johnvideos7062
      @gamer_johnvideos7062 Před rokem +5

      @@mariopario8637 Jesus is Lord and Savior

  • @notasovietspy8008
    @notasovietspy8008 Před rokem +9

    I'm a 500 Elo and have been unconsciously playing this opening for weeks without even knowing what it's called, like I made it up or somthin

  • @fix5072
    @fix5072 Před rokem +4

    Playing the London is basically selling your soul to win against 1400-rated opponents.
    absolutely worth it

  • @Alexander-vo4gv
    @Alexander-vo4gv Před rokem +29

    Absolute banger, bri'ish chess

  • @yogeshwarpandey3147
    @yogeshwarpandey3147 Před rokem +168

    Now you just have to pray that opponent play the same moves shown here otherwise we all know what happens

    • @alexwijaya6857
      @alexwijaya6857 Před rokem +40

      Opponent:Plays Englund gambit
      Me, only understanding London system:Ah. F*ck

    • @brain9961
      @brain9961 Před rokem +4

      ​@@alexwijaya6857*Englund

    • @alexwijaya6857
      @alexwijaya6857 Před rokem +1

      @@brain9961 sorry autocorrect

    • @alphabetagamma69
      @alphabetagamma69 Před rokem +1

      ​@@alexwijaya6857 u gave me idea

    • @mikeymcmikeface5599
      @mikeymcmikeface5599 Před rokem +1

      I thought c4 should be played, because that's the d-pawn's best friend.

  • @HopefullyJustMe
    @HopefullyJustMe Před rokem +2

    “The bishop gets nice and cozy”
    - GothamChess

  • @priyanshuchatterjee3519
    @priyanshuchatterjee3519 Před rokem +4

    Me: The Egyptian Opening

  • @suhit05
    @suhit05 Před rokem +28

    Hey Levy, make more if these 30 second short openings which are this concise. This will definitely improve our openings at least 😅

    • @noah9373
      @noah9373 Před rokem +2

      its tough because with openings like this, the london system, the moves from 500-1500 tend to be exactly the same however with more complex theories like the indian, the sicilian, the english, etc. theres so much theory behind different openings with those

  • @Machodave2020
    @Machodave2020 Před rokem +5

    If you play the E3 before you let your bishop out, then that's the Colle System.

  • @baarni
    @baarni Před rokem +17

    Cool.. I can play chess but don’t understand any kind of strategy… now I have something to work with haha😅

  • @pithangtuboi3670
    @pithangtuboi3670 Před rokem +58

    For some reason I'm seeing a bunch of ur content.. guess it's time to start playing chess

    • @Lalo-Salamanca.
      @Lalo-Salamanca. Před rokem +8

      A well played game of chess is a sign of gentleman & an expertly played game of chess is a sign of wasted life .

    • @NeerajGupta___
      @NeerajGupta___ Před rokem +1

      @@Lalo-Salamanca. not all chess GMs are nerds

    • @Lalo-Salamanca.
      @Lalo-Salamanca. Před rokem

      @@NeerajGupta___ I am sure they are. Take a typical GM and see where he is !

    • @wasifchowdhury2004
      @wasifchowdhury2004 Před rokem +2

      @@Lalo-Salamanca. You messed up the quote real bad it's actually "The ability to play chess is the sign of a gentleman. The ability to play chess well is the sign of a wasted life"

    • @Lalo-Salamanca.
      @Lalo-Salamanca. Před rokem

      @@wasifchowdhury2004 This one is by Paul Morphy. I quoted the modified version of it by Andrew Tate .
      And because Tate is logical , the modified version is better & more relevant.
      I never make such dumm mistakes bro 🥱

  • @hefzy8478
    @hefzy8478 Před rokem +54

    *Opponent plays differently*
    "WHAT IS THIS WITCH CRAFT"

    • @godslonelyman2596
      @godslonelyman2596 Před rokem +8

      You can play the London against anything

    • @farisossama1730
      @farisossama1730 Před rokem

      I agree it is bs

    • @arcanine_enjoyer
      @arcanine_enjoyer Před 26 dny

      You can't really play any openings on enemies with low elo because they usually do the dumbest moves or refuse to give up pieces so any move you make will result in trading a piece or opening up your defense. At least in my experience.

  • @theapplepig2656
    @theapplepig2656 Před rokem +4

    The black's pawn pushes threatening the bishop 🌚

  • @BeforeThisNovember
    @BeforeThisNovember Před 5 měsíci +1

    I picked the London since I liked the name and the structure.
    Turns out, in my elo, 90% of people had the same idea.

  • @lighter412
    @lighter412 Před rokem +2

    I like that word when you say
    "London system"
    And it ended up as only thing i know how to play but not understand why to play

  • @KudoShinichii1412
    @KudoShinichii1412 Před rokem +6

    I WAS JUST THINKING OF LEARNING THE LONDON TODAY
    WHAT ARE THE ODDS

  • @ibimsdernice8235
    @ibimsdernice8235 Před rokem +4

    I probably won't remember this due to me being a little tipsy xD

  • @khayelihlesihlangu7732
    @khayelihlesihlangu7732 Před rokem +1

    **Benoni enters the chat*

  • @micahhorton3340
    @micahhorton3340 Před rokem +1

    Whenever I play the London system I get brutally violated so I’ll stick to the Italian game

  • @TheGreatSpanishBaldwin
    @TheGreatSpanishBaldwin Před rokem +28

    Always love when I’m early and literally half the comments are “first” like it’s 2007 all over again.

    • @Injamben
      @Injamben Před rokem +4

      ​@@chessycontent25, ancient ikr?

    • @BlueGrovyle
      @BlueGrovyle Před rokem +2

      ​@@chessycontent I'm 22 and I remember parts of 2007. I don't remember YT comment sections of that time, however.

  • @basesixty6739
    @basesixty6739 Před rokem +4

    Disliked because London system

  • @PowderSnow9999
    @PowderSnow9999 Před rokem +1

    When i saw bishop go to f4 after queen’s pawn i knew i made a mistake watching this video

  • @piorobot3
    @piorobot3 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Having a game with my dad in a few minutes,let’s try this out

  • @swastiktripathi3863
    @swastiktripathi3863 Před rokem +12

    There's a guy copying your shorts content
    That guy's name was probably killa_chrisyt or something

  • @ahmed_pk8920
    @ahmed_pk8920 Před rokem +21

    “Pyramid”
    “And now you know how to play the London system ”
    Umm that brings back memories 💀

  • @mr.peabody6021
    @mr.peabody6021 Před rokem +1

    I once played london system without even knowing any openings and it surprised me how easy the rest of the game felt and cheakmated my opponent in just 4-5 minutes.

  • @yiannisharalambidis4418
    @yiannisharalambidis4418 Před rokem +1

    Of course they would name it the London system, since they couldn't get the pyramids in their museum.

  • @N0n_3x1st3nt
    @N0n_3x1st3nt Před rokem +4

    I just play the England gambit whenever someone plays the queens pawn

  • @assassinmaniac1113
    @assassinmaniac1113 Před rokem +3

    go rest bro

  • @crypeton
    @crypeton Před rokem +1

    I played too much online chess and never tries to learn opening. I accidently build this opening from trial and error against countless of opponent.

  • @JaeMaaroufi
    @JaeMaaroufi Před rokem

    When my opponent saw my pyramid they resigned LOL.

  • @genericre
    @genericre Před rokem +5

    The waffle house has found it’s new host

  • @lukehoppa1482
    @lukehoppa1482 Před rokem +8

    The Waffle House has found it’s new host

  • @thatboynitro
    @thatboynitro Před rokem +1

    London was my second opening I learned and I LOVE IT! Recommend it to everyone. My first was the King’s Gambit but we don’t talk about that in the 100-600 rating field… 😅

  • @mpk4712
    @mpk4712 Před rokem +1

    Next will be the 9/11: how to win by sacrificing your two rooks

  • @iEatBreadEverySecond
    @iEatBreadEverySecond Před rokem +7

    The Waffle House had found its new host

    • @PhetaFox
      @PhetaFox Před rokem

      The waffle house has found its new host

  • @updownftw
    @updownftw Před rokem

    I move queens pawn, opponent move King’s pawn, i roast Levy

  • @booled1
    @booled1 Před rokem +1

    Thank god he didn’t sacrifice THE ROOOOOOOK

  • @drbog502
    @drbog502 Před měsícem

    I'm attacking that bishop immediately with a pawn

  • @nimmars9193
    @nimmars9193 Před rokem +1

    I learnt this london in your d4 course, helped me gain 100 points to go to 1900, totally recommend this 👏🏻 although i loved e6 b6 too

  • @gamergod3773
    @gamergod3773 Před 7 měsíci +1

    DARN IT. The one course I take he has a video on

  • @wolle818
    @wolle818 Před rokem

    POV the enemy does something different and you have no script

  • @mattburns7229
    @mattburns7229 Před rokem +1

    I'm a beginner, and this has probably helped me the most. Thank you.

  • @thehulk-kc8jx
    @thehulk-kc8jx Před rokem +1

    I use the London on almost all my games. Now. Its a good strong defense if you know what your doing.

  • @stevengavra
    @stevengavra Před rokem +1

    Black king in top chess : it's the pyramid opening

  • @debjitmallick9773
    @debjitmallick9773 Před rokem +1

    Every opening will be wasted when your opponent will not play the moves shown in this video

  • @ThatOneChocolateAddict
    @ThatOneChocolateAddict Před rokem +1

    Ah yes. My all time go to opening

  • @Grieferr
    @Grieferr Před rokem

    Instructions unclear, opponent didnt play C5 and im stuck now

  • @redna8786
    @redna8786 Před rokem +1

    Me who plays the kadas opening: yes the London

  • @JustMuhammedAli
    @JustMuhammedAli Před rokem

    I did this a lot I thought I made my own technichue but now I know it's name is London system

  • @yourboijaka5084
    @yourboijaka5084 Před rokem +2

    Thanks Levy. I forgot this system, so it’s always good to revise.

  • @Evayboy27
    @Evayboy27 Před 3 měsíci

    I just want to say thank you your videos helped win a chess tournament at my school

  • @joelcoll4034
    @joelcoll4034 Před 7 měsíci

    Nice I'm ready to use this in every chess game for the rest of my life

  • @anonyfamous9353
    @anonyfamous9353 Před rokem +1

    Only London course i know is the course to the back alley where i get stabbed to death

    • @lordgemini2376
      @lordgemini2376 Před rokem +2

      Tfw there are more stabbings in your American shithole than in London 🤣

  • @bubulunaidoo
    @bubulunaidoo Před rokem

    This is my favorite system because you can easily capture their pieces while protecting yours.

  • @HimothyTheThird999
    @HimothyTheThird999 Před 6 měsíci +2

    I’m watching this while In a game💀💀

  • @bijikuganda1203
    @bijikuganda1203 Před rokem +1

    my favorite opening

  • @somerandomdudeidktbh
    @somerandomdudeidktbh Před 26 dny +1

    Remember when this guy used this opening and lost in like 5 seconds?

  • @Spiderfisch
    @Spiderfisch Před rokem

    I won like 20 games because when i played the Englund gambit the opponent still put his bishop out and lost it immediatly

  • @It-me._.69
    @It-me._.69 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Me-Hey can u move that
    Enemy-👁👄👁

  • @Wayofprofessor-jh6oe
    @Wayofprofessor-jh6oe Před 18 dny

    Your king side bishop is undefended

  • @priyankatulsiyan6648
    @priyankatulsiyan6648 Před rokem

    My opponent on second move : *Bishop F5*

  • @drante8034
    @drante8034 Před 11 měsíci

    That voice crack when he said d2

  • @dsrayadav729
    @dsrayadav729 Před 3 měsíci +1

    I Love The Way He Speaks. 😊

  • @IceAce45
    @IceAce45 Před 6 měsíci

    Isn’t this one of the most hated chess openings? Because if it is I know how to piss off my dad

  • @user-fv1hc6nr2e
    @user-fv1hc6nr2e Před 8 měsíci +1

    Very nice. I honestly think i struggle playing lower ELO chess. Players try the fools mate on me consistently and i get bored playing it safe and defending it the right way so i try new things… id like to play people who dont just watch videos on how to win chess games in less than 8 moves or w.e and try to get better at all areas of the game.

  • @che8004
    @che8004 Před rokem

    The bishop didn't get locked inside but outside instead.

  • @christianosei366
    @christianosei366 Před měsícem

    The London System. I need this. Thanks. Gotham

  • @k.nightmare
    @k.nightmare Před 5 měsíci

    Brits couldn't steal the piramid so they made it into a chess opening

  • @BigFraheehee
    @BigFraheehee Před rokem

    I always prefer the accelerated London system cuz im too impatient to bother remembering everything

  • @henzogaming6798
    @henzogaming6798 Před rokem +1

    We must call this Egypt oppening

    • @pastorofmuppets4552
      @pastorofmuppets4552 Před 3 měsíci

      Because it has a pyramid and English people think it’s all about them?

  • @kieranjinks9454
    @kieranjinks9454 Před rokem +1

    Absolute favourite opening

  • @reamelf
    @reamelf Před rokem +1

    The perfect london game

  • @romeoclenton3500
    @romeoclenton3500 Před rokem

    The London bridge was falling down so they built a pyramid instead

  • @IndoPeople137
    @IndoPeople137 Před 7 měsíci

    Opponent: plays Differently
    Me: Okay, i'm done

  • @Enderbeast7official
    @Enderbeast7official Před 11 měsíci

    "The London System": 🙅‍♀️
    "The Pyramid Opening": 😁

  • @nguyenthanhthuy4468
    @nguyenthanhthuy4468 Před 11 měsíci +1

    I remember this 'cause the White King in Top chess always plays it😅

  • @lassrawand9188
    @lassrawand9188 Před rokem +1

    What if the pawn attacks the light square bishop?

  • @danielmanahan692
    @danielmanahan692 Před rokem +1

    the London system where you agree to play like black with the white pieces completely giving up your first move advantage. immediate equality

  • @maurya077
    @maurya077 Před 10 měsíci +1

    I actually play that a lot and I didn't even know it was a thing but I was pretty sure it was since it was effective and there's no way no one ever did it before me.

  • @evaburnz
    @evaburnz Před 3 měsíci

    GothamChess... you changed my chess life!
    You're a legend man!

  • @SoimulX
    @SoimulX Před rokem +1

    Imagine if it was called the London subway system 💀

  • @arnold77.7
    @arnold77.7 Před 11 měsíci

    this bishop gets nice and cozy 🤣🤣

  • @jaykay4692
    @jaykay4692 Před rokem

    I call that pyramid the wizard tower

  • @jtanzn8502
    @jtanzn8502 Před rokem +1

    Me plays D4. Opponent plays Englund Gambit.
    *Well Shit*

  • @heytorbaiano
    @heytorbaiano Před 10 měsíci

    instructions unclear, after that i got checkmated in 5

  • @artexloop8692
    @artexloop8692 Před rokem

    The analogy of the pyramid is actually really good and easy to remember

  • @ingridnorton1
    @ingridnorton1 Před rokem

    My daughter and I love this video especially the line about the “bishop getting nice and cozy.” We laughed half to death. Thanks for putting together a great great video.

  • @RadEadan
    @RadEadan Před rokem

    Chess shorts in trends. Glad to see

  • @ernestkhalimov-fp3ip
    @ernestkhalimov-fp3ip Před rokem

    Definetly works against any defence

  • @NinjaGoSmoke
    @NinjaGoSmoke Před rokem +1

    Oh shit I played this all the time when I first played like a year ago and got to 1500 not knowing anything lmao getting back into chess though over winter break haha