Learn the Ruy Lopez and Relax ♔ Chess Opening Tutorial ♔ ASMR
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- Опубліковано 28 січ 2024
- Learn the most important opening in chess. In this video I teach you the main line of the Ruy Lopez/Spanish opening in a beginner-friendly and relaxing way. I go over the basic strategy and some critical tactics of the opening and teach you the fundamentals on which it is built.
I also go over a recent controversy regarding the title of my last video and share my thoughts on how the channel is going.
If you want to support the channel you can do so at / asmrchess
Feel free to suggest rewards you'd like to see for different tiers of support so that I can create good ways to give something back to you guys for your support.
Thank you very much for being here!
Best,
HSMR - Розваги
While I comment for the algorithm, I’ll tell you the story of how I drank free beer because of you last week. I was in an international meeting for work and these two tall blonde scandinavian guys showed up. My collegaue told me that they’re probably swedes. Then I overheard these guys talking to someone in english and I immediately recognize the accent, because it’s the exact same accent that teaches me chess and helps me sleep😂 so I tell my collegaue that those guys aren’t swedish, they’re danish. He insists, so we make a wager and go ask the guys where they’re from. Turns out they are from copenhagen and I get to drink beer for free!
That. Is. Amazing.
Dude that's crazy lmao
That’s awesome!
love it!!
Skibidi toilet
Really sorry to hear you’re having some difficulties with the channel man, the stuff you put out is literally top notch and actually served as my gateway into Chess somewhat having only learned the very basics as a kid.
I’m now capable of running a couple of openings and your vids are my main sources of reference. Hope you get the views you deserve
I'm so happy I helped you get back into chess! Hard times come and go. When I find myself in a bad position in chess I alway try to tell myself that my job is the same as it is in a good position: Find the best move given the circumstances. I guess it is the same with the channel here.
@@ASMRChessthe best move here is to never give up in Northern Ireland we have a saying “no surrender” from ww1 it helps in times of hardship and it shows you never stopped trying
Never give up! Never surrender!
@@ASMRChess I automatically read that "never surrender" with Sean Connery's voice in "First Knight"
Love your content
My love/hate relationship with UA-cam …. and algorithms, in general, aside, i will comment here to support your channel to to offer, free of charge, an absolutely sincere ATTABOY! for you great content. 👍
Dude, I know the views have been down and I was upset to hear that the channel is going through hard times. It’s definitely an algorithm thing with the lower views on recent videos.
I watch all your videos and they help me relax before bed and I appreciate the work you put in.
Stay strong, the hardcore fans all love you and we are always gonna back you up and support the channel.
thank you for your kind words of support. I agree with everything you say and I appreciate that you share your thoughts. I hope you'll like this video and the ones that I'm currently working on.
@@ASMRChessthank you bro
Same here@@ASMRChess
@@ASMRChessjust so you know January-March is always a bad time for views/the algorithm and they go back to normal.
Thank you for all your hard work!
I usually don't comment on videos, but I noticed you mentioned your channel was dying; please know that even though I'm silent, I genuinely have a better night whenever you release a new video!
I haven't missed a video in a long time and frequently watch your older videos when I'm waiting for your next video!
Not to mention, you sparked my interest in chess as well!
We appreciate you!
thank you so much for sharing that! I'm happy to hear that I helped you on your journey into chess - that's like my whole thing to do that, so it makes me really happy to hear!
YES! I love your instructional videos, teaching us openings and strategies. Your style really helps me learn. I can listen and concentrate on the quiet explanation, thank you!
Glad you like them!
i also like the very long ones where you play randoms, and also the historical ones.
While the last video did scare me, I was simply scared you were genuinely leaving, and I was immediately relieved to learn you weren't. I greatly appreciate the explanation for the whole ordeal, and I am so so so happy you aren't going to give up. I signed up for your Patreon and I hope everyone bands together and we can make this a winning position for you again ;) You are an awesome guy, have taught me and so many others so much about Chess while helping us relax, and just know you have so many thankful fans that love you!!!!
as i searched for asmr this came up in my notifications idk how but i got some perfect timing
perfect timing indeed! Very happy to hear that UA-cam actually suggested this video :) hope you like it!
Hey, I just wanted to say that I really appreciate the content you make, and I'm glad you explained so openly and honestly why you put a clickbait title to an otherwise normal video the other day. I'm sorry to hear that the channel is being snubbed by the ever-growing greed of the Yt algorithm, and tbh now I'd personally be ok with more clickbaity titles if that's necessary to keep the channel afloat and all the great content that comes along (even if I'd prefer normally titled videos).
Hey mr asmr chess, just want you to know that you actually saved my life. When I was contemplating ending it all, I chose to watch one last video before I go. It was one of yours. I fell asleep whilst watching it, which allowed me to have been calmed down and to choose to continue living once I had awakened. So thank you. I literally have you to thank for me still standing here
❤
I really hope things will turn around for your channel!
You’re by far my favorite chess channel.
To paraphrase: I came for the ASMR but stayed for the chess
did not expect "the elephant in the room", or should I say Bob, being so literal😂 2:32
it’s amazing how genuine you were at the end, it shows how much you care. i don’t think lots of us actually had a large shock last video haha so you don’t have to worry, we just love your content and would be sad to see it go. you’re great for being so honest and i’ll say it again, some things are necessary for the algorithm!
Your video on the Max Lange attack got me interested in olaying chess after not playing since High School, and your constant advice to "know the jobs of each piece" is the single best piece of legitimate coaching I've ever recieved in chess. I taught myself the Pirc using this advice and its been my favorite opening for black against 1E5 ever since.
Thank you for the channel!
I play chess very casually but I can't help but to watch these breakdown videos for the relaxation. Keep it up
Personally I couldn't care less about what you name your videos, I will watch all of them no matter what (my sleep schedule depends on it). But I think, specifically for your last video, a more correct clickbait title would've been better. Something like "Why I will never play my favourite opening again" or "This one game completely changed my playstyle" or something like that, I'm sure there's a good title somewhere in there. Still overdramatic but definitely more correct and less heart attack inducing.
❤If I had the money I would singlehandedly pay all of your rent just so you could keep making videos. No joke, you are my favourite creator and I hope your channel blows up❤ ❤
Commenting for the algorithm. I never comment on UA-cam videos… like ever! But this channel holds a special place in my heart.
I love ASMR and I love chess. I’ve been watching since your immortal series!
Thank you for another video! You are spoiling us ❤️🙏
More to come!
This channel should truly be doing much better than it is. Youve not only gotten me back into chess but helped me sleep every night for months now. I always watch all your videos sometimes multiple times over. You'll get more views soon.
Can't say I usually comment on videos but I want to do whatever I can to help your channel! I love these 'learn the opening' videos the most, even though I'll always have to rewatch them to learn because you're too good at your job!
good content deserves recognition, clickbait doesn’t detract from the quality of the video. thanks for getting me to 1200 btw :)
Congratulations on 1200 and thank you for your kind words!
This is perfect- your videos on the sicilian dragon have helped me inprove with black so much, but ive never really stuck with any openings for the white pieces. Ill be sure to give thos one a try, thank you ASMR chess!!
You are actually first in my feed when i open UA-cam, and i don't mind it at all, this is so relaxing
Ah, I'm happy you like it!
Your videos always make studying so much more relaxing!
I'm happy to hear that! :)
I just want to give you some love and to comment for the algorithm. Please keep going, you are literally the only channel on UA-cam that keeps me coming back and watching all the videos start to finish. I’ve learnt so much from you and you’ve lead me to sleep so many times. Things will turn up for the channel in the future, I’m sure of it ❤
Just wanted to say how much I love this channel and the community you’ve built. Your genuine passion for the game is infectious, hearing the excitement in your voice when you talk about cool moves made me see chess in a different light and got me into the game. Overall, this channel has been a lovely positive influence in my life and I’m so grateful that people like you exist. Keep going, personally I’m behind any changes to the channel because you clearly love this work and this community and wouldn’t ever make a decision based purely on greed or anything like that. Thank you :)
Hi ASMR Chess. I’m not one to comment on UA-cam videos but this is an exception. Your content is genuinely awesome and made with care, and that’s why I was so upset to hear the troubles the channel is having. The effort you put in is admirable despite the lack of favour from the algorithm. The suggestions you mentioned in the video were great and if I were to add anything it would be that your historical games videos such as the Kasparov immortal are some of your best and I’d love to see more in the future. Thanks for everything you do and please stay positive, we’re all rooting for you man.
Seconding the above comment regarding analysis of legendary historical games. I love the way you tell the story and the background of pivotal games and the turning points in the game that have never been seen or tried before. You do such a fantastic job of setting the scene and drawing us in.
Thought I should leave a comment of support as well. Unfortunately, some people just don’t seem to understand how much preparation goes into making these videos, and you deserve so many more views for all the work you do! Sadly, I have been skipping a lot of your videos lately, but I’ll try to come by more often and give you more likes to help with the algorithm at least somehow. Thanks a lot for keeping the channel alive, it actually brought me into the world of chess. Before that I thought that chess was boring, but you showed me otherwise. Stay strong! 💪
Mate you don’t have to explain anything to keyboard warriors. It’s your channel you put any title you like. I learn so much off you, it’s totally unique to any other chess tutorial. God bless you mate keep going
Thank you for having the courage to share your feelings and concerns about the sustainability of your channel. I have been wondering how you managed to put out such high quality scripts and edits so often and with so little ads compared to other chess creators (which I'm sooo grateful for!). You've been my nightly bread for quite some time now and I'm always torn between falling asleep to your very soothing voice and staying wide awake to follow and learn. Which means that I'll watch a video every night for a week on average (I've heard something somewhere about repetition and learning openings). For that reason I tend to go to the shorter formats (less than 90 minutes). I agree about the request for more openings content but I'm also very fond of your analyses of historical games. I mean the way you tell those like bedtime stories is just so unique!
Your creations clearly are one of the finest and most genuine, original things to have come out of UA-cam if you ask me. I was heartbroken to hear it's such a struggle to make it work financially. Some years ago I've made the decision to finally pursuing an artistic career at 36 and I can relate to the burden of having finally found your calling but struggling to make ends meet. So it didn't take long before I subscribed to your patreon - which btw is way too invisible on the channel, to the point that I realised that all this time I've been assuming you didn't really need the support. I wouldn't mind if you mentioned it at the beginning of each episode like you would do with a sponsor. Or maybe tell us about what happens on the discord to create a sense of community and make people want to join. I know I would have of I had heard earlier.
Regarding clickbait I think it's acceptable as long as it's light/playful -- this was a little too intense for all of us addicted core followers. But I think you've summed it up perfectly yourself.
Keep on believing, we'll be there.
Love from Brussels (with a side of whichever one of our many comfort foods)
You’re literally the BEST asmr channel out there, imo. Not only do I feel relaxed, I feel like I’m actually learning something. It helps me through many long nights and keeps me going. Thank you so much for your videos!
You really helped me get into the game, and you're really in my top asmr creators, much love from Canada! Btw, I absolutely love it when you do rhyming in asmr, it's such a strong trigger for me!
Love the opening videos, i think they are some of your best! Literally the best way to get a quick overview of a new opening imo. And asmr is a bonus on top :)
i love all of your videos. they dont help me sleep as much, but they really calm me down and help me get into a good headspace.
theyre also a rare kind of asmr video, because i actively watch them more than once.
A Ruy Lopez video by ASMR Chess! Dreams really do come true!
To echo other comments, you are my favorite channel on UA-cam and you have absolutely been the reason I fell in love with chess. Some of your earlier videos on these beautiful, historical games just floored me and I love your philosophy and approach of not stressing about winning but relaxing and enjoying the game. You are a brilliant guy and I feel lucky every time we get a new video from you!
this guy is actually pretty smart, chess has been relatively popular along with ASMR so this guy combined both and now the algorithm loves this guy
This is the first of your videos I’ve ever watched, and I love this format, I’d love to watch more of this. ❤
There are many more videos like this on my channel! Hope you like them. Thanks for commenting!
The clickbait video in question is how I discovered your channel and I have both watched and played more chess in the past two months than I ever considered I would do, and it has enriched my life. I understand feeling like a cog in the youtube machine, and will continue to support you now that I have found you. Keep it up
This channel has genuinely ignited a passion for chess within me. I truly appreciate you for creating content that has been so inspiring and meaningful. The work you do is wonderful. I am certain your channel is going to expand. You’ve got a very strong viewer base and a feeling of realness. Dips are normal at times, I’m sure you’ll find a rise again.
It makes me very happy to hear that I have helped you embark on your own chess journey! Your kind word of support means a lot to me.
Quite honestly my favorite asmr creator. Another relaxing evening for me!
I love this opening so much!! I know the channel is going through a tough time but I have no doubt whatsoever that it will prove to be a passing thing, and I wish you all the best
Dear ASMR Chess,
Hello! You may see me comment once every blue moon (almost never), but I wanted to tell you that I have been watching your videos every night for the past three years to relax and fall asleep! I want to thank you so much for all of the hard work, dedication, and persistence you have for your craft and channel.
I have taken some time to think about any sort of helpful information you may or may not already know about! Also, my heart did sink with the last video title! Haha.
Of course the algorithm is very much effecting your videos, but the quality of your videos has only continued to increase. Personally, I would say that you don't need "clickbait", you just need interesting and relative titles and thumbnails that accurately advertise in an exciting and interesting way what your video is about!
I would like to note the following:
Top Performing videos-
-Typically either educational videos, particularly openings, or you playing chess yourself
-It appears length of the videos is not particularly relevant
-You tend to have not an over the top ASMR voice, your voice speaks for itself and is very relaxing, conversational almost, like your talking to a friend. I think when you imagine yourself talking to a friend it really connects with the audience in a personal way through the video, instead of trying to be ASMRy (I hope that makes sense, haha)
-Quite a bit of the high viewed videos were at the "peak" of the chess craze or boom. I believe there is still a push in chess, but it isn't as rapid as it was between 2020-2022 (so give yourself some breath for the recently lower view count...algorithm and general chess interest)
[For instance, look at GothamChess's most popular videos, almost all of them are 1-3 years ago. His last 20 videos have an average of 323k views and he has 4.6 million subscribers (7%); your last 20 videos have an average of 25k views with 155k subscribers (16%)! Your view count relative to your subscribers is actually 9% higher than GothamChess!!!]
Perhaps you already knew this information, perhaps not, but I just wanted to attempt to be helpful in any way that I can!
Also, I really think promoting your patron is a great idea. Let's say you have currently, 30,000 faithful, every night type of views, if we can rally together to give $1 every month, even just 10,000 of us, You would most likely be able to pursue this full time which is a dream I hope every night you come to realize and I get to be apart of. Even if we can just get you to $1,000 every month, your rent would be paid for. Maybe vocalize and set a goal stating that combined with income from UA-cam and $X amount from patron I could pursue ASMR Chess full time. Be transparent and authentic like you always have and maybe it will start a rally for you! Cheering you on as always and thank you so much for everything you do. I am rooting for your dream!
Much Love,
TheJABstep
It's beyond obvious you got a heart the size of the sun.
I'm tearing up over here. I've never heard a more heartfelt story about clickbait. I'll never see clickbait the same way from now on. Thanks for everything.
PS: I clicked on your "goodbye" video thinking "Why would this wonderful man stop making videos?" and i don't regret it. I am glad i got clickbaited. I was very relieved and touched to realize it was just a tacky title. it made my day. A whole endearing inspiring little surprise.
We appreciate all you do ASMRChess, sorry to hear about the tough times for the channel. I’ve been a longtime chess player and love the entertainment and relaxation your videos bring. As a busy college student I often use your videos to help me get good rest. In fact, I love the wooden Staunton set that you use so often, I went ahead and bought myself one over the holidays! It feels so much better playing with a wooden set than a plastic set. Stay strong through these tough times!
You are absolutely a force for good and relaxation in my life. Title your videos any way you want mate. We all love you
Another banger video.
Quality of the production, information, and the way you tell stories will always keep me coming back. Thanks for this one!
Your videos have got me in to chess again. I really like your opening videos. That's how I found your channel. They are your channel's gems and I highly suggest you would focus more of your effort on that and have a structured post time. For example, every 2 weeks you post one like this and then next time do a second part where you talk about weaknesses and other things. You can say in the beginning like welcome to chess opening Friday or something like that. That way people know that there will be a new video that they are interested in. Either way good luck with your channel and I hope you will start to get your audience back.
As someone also struggling with UA-cam and regularly watches your videos, I have some ideas for you.
1. Better thumbnails. I think you could do so much more with them.
2. "Clickbait" titles for insane chess games. You can definitely use epic titles for legendary games.
3. You could do a series showing only the chess moves of famous games, and spend a bunch of time animating the moves ect. These could be super short, highly engaging videos with music following into the short and snappy style that UA-cam seems to promote nowadays. For example the "Einstein Vs Oppenheimer Real Chess Game" by ChessPage1 had 1 million views. You could do "Ron Weasley Sacrifices Himself In Chess" or "Sherlock Vs Moriarty Chess Battle Analyzed By A Chess Expert" These style titles would definitely get you views I believe.
Just some of my ideas for you. I watch every one of your videos and have been a massive fan for a long time. I was actually working on a TV show and one of the makeup artists mentioned your channel out of the blue and we had a discussion about you. This was on Dr Who (if you know the show)
LOVE this type of tutorial videos, keep them up my friend!
I'm a big fan! I'll always watch your videos. I suffer from insomnia and I can't tell you how many nights your videos helped my brain focus and slow down enough to fall asleep. I have insanely sensitive hearing, and for some reason other noises like sounds in another room bother me to the extent, that it is essentially mental torture. Cars, dogs, cats, a washing machine, people walking, you name it, and it keeps my eyelids glued open. ASMR helps me zone that all out and yours in particular works well for me. You actually got me into learning chess as an additional positive and my sister can't come close to beating me now haha. I'll do what i can to always support you in these rough times man.
Here's some video ideas if you're in need of some inspiration. :)
What if you do a masterclass style series of teaching videos where you progressively teach more complex chess moves and tactics. I feel like that could be interesting for a lot of people.
I would also be intersted in learning GO if you would be interested in comparing chess (the popular western game) vs. GO (the Eastern game of choice).
Another option, would be to make an additional non-ASMR channel for teaching Chess more formally without the ASMR setting.
You could also make a video where you browse the wiki talking about famous chess masters and the history of boardgames as a whole.
One more last idea for a series of videos, is a wood carving series. Now hold on! You could carve your own set of chess pieces and make a custom board. Later, you could also do some drawing videos sketching new ideas and designs while other videos could be you reviewing online chess products.
There are also non-traditional game modes for chess online, like 4 player chess. It could be interesting to see you take on that kind of gameplay.
Oh! There's also the Tri-dimensional Chess played in Star Trek. I've always thought that it would be cool to see it played properly.
My point is, maybe with a more diverse collection of videos you could draw in viewers who normally wouldn't see the video, you could try out some adjacent content.
While you do a carving, you could still whisper the history of whatever is inspiring you that day, or even talk about random things.
Glad to see another opening video! It's one of my favorite video types from the channel. I also really enjoy the analyses of historical games, more so than some of the computer chess stuff. Thanks for making content for us! I hope you can grow the channel enough that it's no longer necessary to rely on clickbait.
This is why we love your videos. Love the variety and instruction. Keep up your excellent work. We all enjoy it!!!!
I love the storylines you give each piece!
“Is click bait annoying?” Yes it usually is, but “ am I going to enjoy your video regardless of what I know it’s about going into it?” Yes. I watch your videos because I like learning about chess and I like listening to relaxing asmr ,cause I know it’s going to be relaxing. If the thumbnail was click bait maybe I’d be more likely to click it but I’m going to watch it anyway so it doesn’t make a difference to me.
You're my favourite chess youtuber and my favourite asmr youtuber, i really hope your channel receives the growth spike it deserves because the content you create is quality stuff. I'm sure that you will persevere in the face of adversity.
I've never before been encouraged to comment to help the algorithm, but this video is so high quality it's a shame you don't have way more subscribers. Hopefully traffic continues to pick up for you, man, this is really good stuff! ❤
I’ve been watching you for about 2 and a half years ago. As I’ve grown older I only really use UA-cam for asmr before I sleep or while I work and I want to say that every time you post it makes me happy. You are one of the only channels I follow and it will be sad to see you go if that’s how life plays out. Thank you for the peace you brought me.
i usually don't comment your videos, but I wanted to ask you to continue with the series of chess openings btw could you make a video about the Polish Opening? It's quite interesting opening because it's not seen very often
I'll do more of these opening videos for sure. I'll take a look at the Polish as well! Thanks for commenting!
Love these opening videos! So relaxing as always
FINALLY the ruy Lopez I’ve been waiting for a video on it from you for so so long
I'm mostly commenting for the algorithm, but these instructional videos really are my favourite kind, and this one is very well done. 😄 Best of luck with the channel.
Your videos are the best and most informative I’ve come across. Joined Patreon and happy to support your work. Keep going!
Best ASMR Channel there is! It's so great to see the support in the comments you get, you deserve it!
Hey man, thanks for so many videos throughout the years. Always helps me to relax while not going into brainless mode. Sorry to hear about the difficulties with channel, I hope YT will soon realise you are worth recommending for more people. I hope it’s a low before a bigger high
Hi ASMR Chess, you were the first chess content creator that I ever found!
I took a break from chess for a while, then found it again through other content creators
Coming back to your channel with this widened perspective, I must say:
What a great thing, having such a calm and relaxing way of learning!
Your explanations are great, and it feels like chess is meant to be soft spoken
My favorite ASMR Creator uploads just as i want to fall asleep. Perfect ❤
I'm so glad! Sleep tight!
I've watched your videos so much over these past years that when I search ASMR on youtube, I have to scroll quite a lot to find videos that are not from ASMRChess 😅
Hope the channel can go back to growing, you're a big part of my sleep routine, and I'm sure of many others as well. You also make me appreciate and learn the game more, so thank you!
I’ve been watching you for a while, and I just wanted to say I love your work!
Watching your videos is the best way to relax after a hectic work day! Love the content! Keep it up :)
I think UA-cam has figured out that I'll watch anything you make - so you're always on my feed. Love your stuff, mate.
I have noticed a lot of the smaller channels i watch (sub 1 mil) have been getting an awful lot less views as they did this time last year. I kind of put the blame on UA-cam shorts and how that is moving people's attention away from more classic channels and towards more shorts-orientated channels. I wouldn't be surprised if eventually it comes out that most users of youtube scroll through shorts without even looking at the normal youtube home page. Just unfortunately seems to be the way social media in general is going since the rise of Tik Tok.
But on a more positive note, i just wanted to say how happy i am to have found your channel. It has given me a new hobby to practice, and your videos have been amply supplying me with material while I climb through the ELO ranks. Top notch content all round.
I absolutely love your channel, the 2 things I love chess and ASMR !!! love love love
Can’t wait for next video your content is awesome and I really hope your content gets back on the algorithm. I don’t ever comment but your content is awesome!
Started playing chess last month, love the videos! Thanks for the relaxing and informative videos!
Please keep up the good work. You’re one of my favorite UA-camrs and to see you struggling genuinely hurts my soul. Thank you for being truly the best.
Appreciate the vulnerability and honesty at the end of the video. Regardless of what you choose to do for wrestling with the YT algorithm going forward, your content is great and I'll look forward to it. Appreciate you a lot!
Fantastic, thank you for taking the time to produce it!
I wait for this video all my life!! Good video ❤
I know absolutely nothing about chess, but the algorithm has led me here, and your content is making me want to learn more. Super relaxing!! I hope it gets easier, and don’t lose faith!
Welcome! I hope you will enjoy a relaxing journey into chess ♟️:)
You were the reason why I started being invested in chess. Before, I just played chess to pass the time but you showed me the different aspects of chess. The tutorials, the stories and your personal touch, I love all of it ☺️.
Thank you for your hard work :)
First video of yours ive watched, never heard of the channel until just now. Already a favorite, will be watching everything forthcoming, and want to say great work. I work from home and my personal computer sits right beside my work computer, your channel is the perfect way to get my chess instruction and entertainment for the day while not being so loud and obnoxious that its distracting me from work or that when im on a call my coworkers cant hear you in the background screaming lol. Liked and subscribed
Just wanted to show my support. I’ve been subbed to for years and remember back then when your channel has taken a break. I like that you post much more now. I wanted to say that while I hate clickbait it’s just the nature of the beast and a majority of creators use some form of clickbait because UA-cam incentivizes it. There is a clear line between full on click bait vs slightly embellishing the title. I wish you luck this year and always love watching your videos.
Hope things turn around man ! I love your stuff !
It seems even UA-cam channels can go through winter times.
I wish you a beautiful spring and great summer after this hard period.
I learned the Sicilian from you and fell in love with it, then studied d4 opening from you and now I’m liking this Lopez, especially the knight galloping behind the front lines 👌🏼
Many thanks
Have been loving the vids man😊 keep it up. Hope things will go better❤
I love your videos mate, and really appreciate all the effort you put into making them. Hope the youtube game sorts itself out, feels so random and unfair that great content like yours is at the mercy of the algorithm. Hope you can find satisfaction though in the knowledge that your videos ARE a force for good in the world, and a source of comfort and enjoyment for many (myself included).
I’ll be continuing to watch no matter what the future holds for you and the channel! Cheers
Man this is a channel that no matter the mood of the day I can always come to and relax + learn something new, Masterclass of a channel
Keep it up
Your videos have always provided me with enjoyment, solace and most of all, relaxation.
Thanks for another great video
Awesome. I love you opening videos! I learn so much from them. You have a very good way of explaining chess concepts
The consistent upload streak is amazing and I love the videos
I'm so glad you're covering the spanish, I really like it even though it's very complex. Great ASMR as always, very sad to hear you've been having trouble with the channel, as I saw on the last video, so I'm really hoping you're going to get out of this rut and continue to grow over this year. You've helped me sleep and relax after a stressful day, and even if it's a small change, you have changed my life. Thank you
I've been watching you on and off during times when I'm more interested in chess, and honestly I'm heartbroken to hear you're having trouble - I honestly love the way you do your content and hope it does better in the future
Commenting for algo, hope the views start trending back up for you.
These educational videos are my second favorite of yours after only the historical games
Thank you for this, I wanted to try something new for a while - since I can't improve over 1500 sadly...
I love your way of teaching! The joy and passion are infectious. Hoping for a bright future for your channel! (And If clickbait and whatever helps I don't mind, your video with the homeless man showed your true character well enough!)
This channel is amazing. I hope it picks up for you. Until it does, I'll be here listening to as much as I can as it's my favourite thing to chill out to, and I don't even play chess!
This is my favorite kind of video of yours!
You deserve all the support. You deliver quality content to thousands and genuinely help some of us who have trouble sleeping at night and i wish the algorithm would re pay your kindness better. I will continue to support how i can. Thank you!
Opening videos are my favorite! Also helping as much as I can in spreading the video
Just heard your comments on the clickbait stuff at the end of the video. Thank you for being so sincere. The algorithm doesn't support that, yet here you are. That is amazing and inspiring. Thank you. Thank you.
Really sorry to hear about the tough times for the channel. This video was recommended for me though, so that's something. I'll like and watch every video I can to keep this channel going.
Hi, I first watched this video when it came out, 13 days ago now. Today it came to my mind. I wanted to come back to it now just to say that when I reached 35:32 I started crying. I knew from your voice cracking that you are just a honest, kind, passionate human being, and I really felt that "because I agree". Today I just came back to say that I love your content and what you do. Keep going. You deserve the best.