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 3 роки тому +48139

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

    • @venkatakrishnan6481
      @venkatakrishnan6481 3 роки тому +829

      Looll😂😂

    • @hanzadriannervez6584
      @hanzadriannervez6584 3 роки тому +2956

      And im a grand master at blundering a piece

    • @omarsiddique9211
      @omarsiddique9211 3 роки тому +2460

      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 3 роки тому +182

      you're a super BM

    • @gutti7814
      @gutti7814 3 роки тому +448

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

  • @Gssspotted
    @Gssspotted 3 роки тому +17737

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

    • @ttinkyzx
      @ttinkyzx 3 роки тому +165

      โอนี่จังผู้พิชิต

    • @kpksie2810
      @kpksie2810 3 роки тому +297

      Humanity will win

    • @StimpyOfficial
      @StimpyOfficial 3 роки тому +493

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

    • @feet2895
      @feet2895 3 роки тому +159

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

    • @feet2895
      @feet2895 3 роки тому +8

      @@StimpyOfficial why?

  • @gaia7804
    @gaia7804 2 місяці тому +402

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

    • @WAS.RAYYYYY
      @WAS.RAYYYYY 2 місяці тому +15

      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 Місяць тому +3

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

    • @ajangmajok9619
      @ajangmajok9619 26 днів тому +2

      So age is just a number not only in relationships 😂

    • @JacklineGoranga
      @JacklineGoranga 19 днів тому +1

      your funnny

    • @Hajaaaaaaaar
      @Hajaaaaaaaar 16 днів тому

      ewww

  • @realpandaoaa
    @realpandaoaa Рік тому +587

    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

  • @troythemighty3683
    @troythemighty3683 3 роки тому +5109

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

    • @moistcornbread5332
      @moistcornbread5332 3 роки тому +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 3 роки тому +156

      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 3 роки тому +66

      yesssssss bc im learning to play now lol

    • @jerbil9353
      @jerbil9353 3 роки тому +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 3 роки тому +97

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

  • @AnishGiriOfficial
    @AnishGiriOfficial 3 роки тому +13241

    Why am I here.

    • @daverickey6785
      @daverickey6785 3 роки тому +927

      Maybe your basics are weak :p

    • @gc1121
      @gc1121 3 роки тому +972

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

    • @unnaturalatrophy5377
      @unnaturalatrophy5377 3 роки тому +88

      Well hey Anish!

    • @leadnitrate2194
      @leadnitrate2194 3 роки тому +427

      Do you know about en passant? I think not

    • @ahmadradwan7429
      @ahmadradwan7429 3 роки тому +49

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

  • @danielrosamond7838
    @danielrosamond7838 4 місяці тому +407

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

  • @lilscotty11
    @lilscotty11 Місяць тому +49

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

  • @KingDerp
    @KingDerp 3 роки тому +5351

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

    • @collinsepulveda8873
      @collinsepulveda8873 3 роки тому +146

      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 3 роки тому +38

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

    • @shmonn.
      @shmonn. 3 роки тому +7

      @@collinsepulveda8873 how long have you been playing?

    • @yasinalyani
      @yasinalyani 3 роки тому +4

      Same 😂😂

    • @danielcrase
      @danielcrase 3 роки тому +3

      SAME🐐

  • @TomTheWetNoodle
    @TomTheWetNoodle 3 роки тому +3387

    "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 3 роки тому +42

      Seconded! 😂

    • @EIIlast2791
      @EIIlast2791 3 роки тому +77

      not seeing a tactic can be a blunder like oof

    • @Gunandrunandgun
      @Gunandrunandgun 3 роки тому +62

      True, but punishing a blunder is also tactics.

    • @nebilm8947
      @nebilm8947 3 роки тому +46

      @@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 3 роки тому +5

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

  • @paustilange7147
    @paustilange7147 5 місяців тому +32

    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❤

  • @Kiolashei
    @Kiolashei 5 місяців тому +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 🙌🏾

  • @randomness3086
    @randomness3086 3 роки тому +1925

    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 3 роки тому +146

      I agree, he's a great narrator

    • @anturanggatantra2137
      @anturanggatantra2137 3 роки тому +156

      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 3 роки тому +18

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

    • @arvindiyer6012
      @arvindiyer6012 3 роки тому +50

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

    • @anturanggatantra2137
      @anturanggatantra2137 3 роки тому +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

  • @meanmrbean8641
    @meanmrbean8641 2 роки тому +6572

    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 2 роки тому +84

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

    • @greekfountain9303
      @greekfountain9303 2 роки тому +20

      Good luck!!

    • @amethyst106
      @amethyst106 2 роки тому +215

      @@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 2 роки тому +75

      @@laffys7384 tf u on about lol

    • @one4320
      @one4320 2 роки тому +58

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

  • @Constantz1
    @Constantz1 7 місяців тому +10

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

  • @samfraulino
    @samfraulino 10 місяців тому +5

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

  • @asemanjoon
    @asemanjoon 3 роки тому +3535

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

  • @mrpanda4716
    @mrpanda4716 3 роки тому +3936

    He looks like Harry Potter and Tony Stark combined

    • @blueeyedjack8852
      @blueeyedjack8852 3 роки тому +24

      U thought you could get in r/rareinsults right?

    • @mrpanda4716
      @mrpanda4716 3 роки тому +231

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

    • @blueeyedjack8852
      @blueeyedjack8852 3 роки тому +13

      @@mrpanda4716 i know but still Kinda sounds like it

    • @sweney7103
      @sweney7103 3 роки тому +69

      tony potter and harry stark have entered the chat

    • @showbirds5452
      @showbirds5452 3 роки тому +11

      @@sweney7103 nice

  • @jossamaepaz3787
    @jossamaepaz3787 Рік тому +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.

  • @jasonc2785
    @jasonc2785 2 місяці тому +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.

  • @DanielPetri
    @DanielPetri 3 роки тому +1999

    Can't wait for your e3 course

    • @the_master1715
      @the_master1715 3 роки тому +139

      Levy's reaction to his bot playing e3 😳

    • @muriloescher8607
      @muriloescher8607 3 роки тому +11

      Todo mundo em informática/matemática joga xadrez, ou é pura coincidência? Kkkkk

    • @karson277
      @karson277 3 роки тому +2

      Lollll

    • @stathispantazis2515
      @stathispantazis2515 3 роки тому +2

      Hahahahahaha

    • @DanielPetri
      @DanielPetri 3 роки тому +5

      @@muriloescher8607 Hhahahah caramba que legal ter br aqui!

  • @helenfoote8957
    @helenfoote8957 3 роки тому +2549

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

  • @paulboncey82
    @paulboncey82 Рік тому +7

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

  • @Remington424
    @Remington424 Рік тому +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

  • @mangrover4129
    @mangrover4129 3 роки тому +1194

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

    • @deviationblue
      @deviationblue 3 роки тому +7

      Bruh SAME

    • @GMPranav
      @GMPranav 3 роки тому +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 3 роки тому

      @@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 3 роки тому

      @@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 3 роки тому

      @@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?

  • @irhaddedovic678
    @irhaddedovic678 3 роки тому +954

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

    • @randomdude5804
      @randomdude5804 3 роки тому +6

      Well said sir!

    • @flemmings5534
      @flemmings5534 3 роки тому +27

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

    • @guhz3395
      @guhz3395 3 роки тому +8

      @@flemmings5534 i cant win at 250

    • @ThanatosIRL
      @ThanatosIRL 3 роки тому +6

      @@flemmings5534 I play 1300 on lichess. Same situation

    • @Elegyforthend
      @Elegyforthend 3 роки тому +1

      @@guhz3395 same😔

  • @Ashleycavalieri
    @Ashleycavalieri Рік тому +62

    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 3 місяці тому +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 😭

  • @maichka15
    @maichka15 5 місяців тому +1

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

  • @momentouscrazynoob1709
    @momentouscrazynoob1709 3 роки тому +507

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

    • @orlock20
      @orlock20 3 роки тому

      Not even when they are wearing a dress.

    • @Kasiarzynka
      @Kasiarzynka 3 роки тому +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.

  • @papahusky1263
    @papahusky1263 Рік тому +4718

    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 Рік тому +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 Рік тому +174

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

    • @-YELDAH
      @-YELDAH Рік тому +59

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

    • @kiz__
      @kiz__ Рік тому +6

      I didn’t know this was a thing

    • @prplt
      @prplt Рік тому +4

      its first move not it's

  • @derickpambah
    @derickpambah 2 місяці тому +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.

  • @asiatanveer2315
    @asiatanveer2315 Місяць тому +2

    Thank you for posting this video it helped me so much

  • @adrizaaryal
    @adrizaaryal 3 роки тому +1422

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

    • @avapeterson96
      @avapeterson96 3 роки тому +32

      Yes. Do it.

    • @surelock3221
      @surelock3221 3 роки тому +21

      Poker is more fun, and you get paid more

    • @marginis
      @marginis 3 роки тому +33

      *tranquilizers*

    • @gecgec3409
      @gecgec3409 2 роки тому +3

      Would recommend

    • @daffy2261
      @daffy2261 2 роки тому +10

      @@surelock3221 or lose money

  • @PauloNideck
    @PauloNideck 2 роки тому +890

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

  • @SarahMihai-cp9nm
    @SarahMihai-cp9nm 3 місяці тому +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.

  • @Kyballn
    @Kyballn 2 місяці тому +1

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

  • @joshbaker7131
    @joshbaker7131 3 роки тому +1327

    this guy looks like he knows how to play chess

    • @jeannedarc7533
      @jeannedarc7533 3 роки тому +114

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

    • @Quvl
      @Quvl 3 роки тому +19

      1. Hes an IM
      2. E

    • @jeannedarc7533
      @jeannedarc7533 3 роки тому +61

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

    • @ambera7159
      @ambera7159 3 роки тому +3

      well at least one of us does

    • @supreeth6315
      @supreeth6315 2 роки тому

      @@jeannedarc7533 lolll

  • @KayDeePea416
    @KayDeePea416 3 роки тому +971

    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 2 роки тому +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 2 роки тому +1

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

    • @velofps454
      @velofps454 2 роки тому +8

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

    • @themaritimegirl
      @themaritimegirl 2 роки тому +18

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

  • @alea9140
    @alea9140 9 місяців тому +2

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

  • @georgepavlou4472
    @georgepavlou4472 9 місяців тому +2

    This video was very helpful 😊 Thank you so much !

  • @nyphron3109
    @nyphron3109 3 роки тому +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.

  • @zc2394
    @zc2394 3 роки тому +278

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

    • @yllus
      @yllus 3 роки тому +16

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

    • @ultimatechess2003
      @ultimatechess2003 3 роки тому

      Check out Ben s chess

    • @AceOfSpaces17
      @AceOfSpaces17 3 роки тому +2

      check out Eric Rosen and Chessbrah

    • @kevinduffy2688
      @kevinduffy2688 3 роки тому +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.

  • @RoaringJaguar
    @RoaringJaguar 6 місяців тому +1

    Excellent video! Very helpful. Thank you for this.

  • @roxsta1113
    @roxsta1113 5 місяців тому

    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!

  • @Satine_Moisant
    @Satine_Moisant 3 роки тому +3315

    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

  • @kanika5052
    @kanika5052 3 роки тому +133

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

  • @dudu0221
    @dudu0221 5 місяців тому +1

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

  • @RiseRevolutionkk
    @RiseRevolutionkk 2 місяці тому +1

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

  • @neilb9565
    @neilb9565 3 роки тому +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_ 3 роки тому +5

      cute comment

  • @CptVein
    @CptVein 3 роки тому +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 2 роки тому +19

      HOLY HELL

    • @iscap5065
      @iscap5065 2 роки тому +1

      Relatable

    • @ratneshchandna
      @ratneshchandna 2 роки тому +9

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

    • @ayaanbhatti967
      @ayaanbhatti967 2 роки тому +1

      I en passanted your mother LMAO 😂😂😂

    • @DemoTrucking
      @DemoTrucking 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @hails1244
    @hails1244 Рік тому +2

    you are so good at explaining chess concepts. cheers.

  • @yendorelrae5476
    @yendorelrae5476 5 місяців тому +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!

  • @Allen2saint
    @Allen2saint 3 роки тому +601

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

    • @cyndimcl1985
      @cyndimcl1985 3 роки тому +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 3 роки тому +4

      Same!

    • @isa7556
      @isa7556 3 роки тому

      how did it go?

    • @projectvibrantlife2719
      @projectvibrantlife2719 2 роки тому +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 2 роки тому +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.

  • @srithianjali2691
    @srithianjali2691 3 роки тому +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 🌞

  • @eliteitself3235
    @eliteitself3235 11 місяців тому +4

    I'm impressed how he managed to make a 30min video about chess actually watchable.. fun and informative ❤!

  • @alexc08
    @alexc08 10 місяців тому +2

    Been playing for fun for some years. Now i want to actually take this a bit seriously. Thank you for this.

  • @punchedchunk3483
    @punchedchunk3483 Рік тому +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 Рік тому +42

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

    • @taquavion1504
      @taquavion1504 Рік тому +258

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

    • @boogers69420
      @boogers69420 Рік тому +47

      @@wongelgurung5849 💀

    • @tier5039
      @tier5039 Рік тому +40

      @@wongelgurung5849 Tate isnt a really strong player.

    • @wongelgurung5849
      @wongelgurung5849 Рік тому +2

      @@tier5039 oh I see

  • @deadgremlin3141
    @deadgremlin3141 3 роки тому +131

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

  • @CuzznRickH14
    @CuzznRickH14 3 місяці тому

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

  • @citysharp369
    @citysharp369 2 місяці тому +1

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

  • @parthv18
    @parthv18 3 роки тому +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 UA-cam. Paramus proud!!

    • @TechSupportDave
      @TechSupportDave 3 роки тому +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 3 роки тому +25

      Wholesome

    • @RealAyzeNZ
      @RealAyzeNZ 3 роки тому +24

      I hope he sees your comment

    • @genox633
      @genox633 2 роки тому +2

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

    • @Zarek-fl5io
      @Zarek-fl5io 2 роки тому +4

      If only his name was levi and not levy.

  • @cleocarter
    @cleocarter 2 роки тому +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 2 роки тому +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 2 роки тому +8

      I'm curious how the chess date went!

    • @notoriousfly9260
      @notoriousfly9260 2 роки тому +2

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

  • @hamradiox
    @hamradiox 6 місяців тому +1

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

  • @zozothegamer397
    @zozothegamer397 4 місяці тому +2

    thanks, this really helped a lot

  • @marklondon9004
    @marklondon9004 3 роки тому +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 3 роки тому +3

      That’s how I used to think of it

    • @schokoladendonut
      @schokoladendonut 3 роки тому +2

      That makes so much sense

    • @orlock20
      @orlock20 3 роки тому +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 3 роки тому +2

      I dont understand your english.please simplify

    • @WideMouth
      @WideMouth 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @joshpuhach2709
    @joshpuhach2709 3 роки тому +324

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

    • @aritrapal3166
      @aritrapal3166 3 роки тому +7

      Same here 😂😂

    • @galetteS06
      @galetteS06 3 роки тому +10

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

    • @joshpuhach2709
      @joshpuhach2709 3 роки тому +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 3 роки тому +3

      Same

    • @benr6918
      @benr6918 3 роки тому +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

  • @astongrad930
    @astongrad930 3 місяці тому +2

    Brilliant video, thanks man

  • @Summarise.tactical
    @Summarise.tactical 9 місяців тому +1

    This is the most helpful video. Thank you!

  • @mathiascouriol2432
    @mathiascouriol2432 Рік тому +681

    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 Рік тому +14

      Interesting thanks for this fact 👍

    • @94D33M
      @94D33M Рік тому +3

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

    • @bibekjung7404
      @bibekjung7404 6 місяців тому

      KABER ALMIGHTY GOD Creator of all SOULS 🙏😊

    • @sudha263
      @sudha263 6 місяців тому

      🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳

    • @Harristar88
      @Harristar88 4 місяці тому

      So why can't bishops en passant

  • @GothamChess
    @GothamChess  3 роки тому +1362

    Welcome to chess. Check out some of my FREE courses here: chessly.com/

    • @willriggins7228
      @willriggins7228 3 роки тому +15

      Great video. Would like to see a video about how you handle an opponent that mirrors your opening when you are playing white.

    • @PatZalatoris
      @PatZalatoris 3 роки тому +5

      Great video man, cant wait to start playing

    • @SkarmIO-mk2fy
      @SkarmIO-mk2fy 3 роки тому +6

      After watching queens gambit I am here somehow.Great video it helped learn a lot👍

    • @superseyamclips
      @superseyamclips 3 роки тому +3

      THANK YOU THIS IS WAT I NEEDED

    • @jessicanehus3843
      @jessicanehus3843 3 роки тому +3

      Would this include any 1 on 1 training?

  • @khriebztetso
    @khriebztetso Місяць тому +1

    Finally Decided to learn how to play actual chess after pondering on it for a long time.
    Greeted with the first sentence 'welcome to the world of chess' of the video sent chills down my spine. The beginning to a new concept, a new adventure and workout for my brain.. Excited for it

  • @ThatDudeWatson
    @ThatDudeWatson 6 місяців тому

    Great video, just started picking up chess again after not playing since highschool and this was exactly what I was looking for

  • @burpie3258
    @burpie3258 3 роки тому +430

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

    • @harshil.1
      @harshil.1 3 роки тому +4

      fr

    • @ex.nihil0
      @ex.nihil0 3 роки тому +3

      Sameeee

    • @minirekadriu7720
      @minirekadriu7720 3 роки тому +3

      Same

    • @itsmelmao2769
      @itsmelmao2769 3 роки тому

      same

    • @Sokara468
      @Sokara468 3 роки тому +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!

  • @boardr1067
    @boardr1067 3 роки тому +84

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

  • @benlove8520
    @benlove8520 11 місяців тому

    I had to learn this all over again thank you for your full video

  • @Foxbrendon
    @Foxbrendon 14 днів тому

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

  • @null3007
    @null3007 Рік тому +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 Рік тому +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 Рік тому +11

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

    • @binoy6317
      @binoy6317 Рік тому +3

      Which software do you use for playing chess?

    • @Jay-Squilliam
      @Jay-Squilliam Рік тому +2

      😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

    • @utubepunk
      @utubepunk Рік тому +1

      NICE. Good work.

  • @nyphron3109
    @nyphron3109 3 роки тому +311

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

    • @benr6918
      @benr6918 3 роки тому +4

      I remember my first En passant.

    • @anturanggatantra2137
      @anturanggatantra2137 3 роки тому +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 3 роки тому +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.

  • @josevalle4620
    @josevalle4620 Рік тому

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

  • @simonaroda8501
    @simonaroda8501 3 роки тому +1006

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

    • @Milly.slays.
      @Milly.slays. 3 роки тому +16

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

    • @mocco1612
      @mocco1612 3 роки тому +4

      I watched this at 1 am yesterday lol

    • @MeDoMeer
      @MeDoMeer 3 роки тому +6

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

    • @bigred7646
      @bigred7646 3 роки тому

      @@Milly.slays. nationals or international or regional

    • @jcjr5563
      @jcjr5563 3 роки тому +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 UA-cam.

  • @Ogido98
    @Ogido98 2 роки тому +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 2 роки тому +4

      What did you do to learn to play?

    • @MP-ut6eb
      @MP-ut6eb Рік тому +9

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

    • @Kaeraia
      @Kaeraia Рік тому +6

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

    • @wezen89
      @wezen89 Рік тому +9

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

    • @dompie247
      @dompie247 Рік тому +2

      Whats the rating now boss?

  • @learnandcreate4197
    @learnandcreate4197 5 місяців тому +1

    love the way you explain 😉😉
    thankyou very much

  • @soniatitude
    @soniatitude 10 місяців тому +1

    Thank you so much for this great video!

  • @thexgreenxtiger6321
    @thexgreenxtiger6321 Рік тому +194

    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 Рік тому +34

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

    • @zzirfamo24
      @zzirfamo24 10 місяців тому +30

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

    • @soyboy6
      @soyboy6 10 місяців тому

      ​@@zzirfamo24lose the ego

    • @kerrywebb8519
      @kerrywebb8519 9 місяців тому

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

    • @jaymh6177
      @jaymh6177 5 місяців тому +9

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

  • @AmanVerma-df9vf
    @AmanVerma-df9vf 3 роки тому +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 🤣

    • @lucas.alessandria
      @lucas.alessandria 3 роки тому +17

      its evolving, just backwards

    • @simplericks3662
      @simplericks3662 3 роки тому +17

      It's called access to different target groups

    • @calirexxmma
      @calirexxmma 3 роки тому +1

      I thought I was the only one noticed this 😂😂

  • @framebrain
    @framebrain 5 місяців тому

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

  • @Victim0123
    @Victim0123 Місяць тому

    Tomorrow is my competition and this video was recommended by my friend who is a master at chess. I love this thank you

  • @fabmoneyy
    @fabmoneyy 3 роки тому +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 2 роки тому +9

      Time out, insufficient material

    • @wildoo9870
      @wildoo9870 2 роки тому +29

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

    • @meraldlag4336
      @meraldlag4336 2 роки тому +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 2 роки тому

      😂

    • @kenpen5463
      @kenpen5463 Рік тому

      No shit

  • @flutiyama
    @flutiyama 3 роки тому +102

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

  • @rajrani6401
    @rajrani6401 8 місяців тому

    Just what I needed. Thank you. 👍

  • @santanuroy6433
    @santanuroy6433 Місяць тому

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

  • @SabrinaXe
    @SabrinaXe Рік тому +500

    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

  • @nomirrors3552
    @nomirrors3552 3 роки тому +63

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

    • @mesonparticle
      @mesonparticle 3 роки тому +2

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

    • @orlock20
      @orlock20 3 роки тому

      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 3 роки тому +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 3 роки тому

      @@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 3 роки тому +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.

  • @quantronin
    @quantronin 7 місяців тому

    You're a good teacher. Thanks for this gentle introduction

  • @rahulisgreat4911
    @rahulisgreat4911 8 місяців тому +1

    Great video man
    Thank you

  • @JimmyLundberg
    @JimmyLundberg 3 роки тому +93

    "checkmate happens sometimes in the middle of the game."
    wait a second...

    • @Jouzou87
      @Jouzou87 3 роки тому +24

      It was a common joke in my chess club: "How dare you threaten mate before the game's finished?"

    • @WideMouth
      @WideMouth 3 роки тому +5

      It’s because different stages of the game are referred to as the opening, the middle game, and the end game. A checkmate can happen in the middle game, making the game end “in the middle.”

    • @neoomneoom8536
      @neoomneoom8536 3 роки тому

      Is this a wooosh?

    • @abailumlerrad1037
      @abailumlerrad1037 3 роки тому

      @@neoomneoom8536 who

  • @shelwee123
    @shelwee123 3 роки тому +70

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

  • @beverlyduquette
    @beverlyduquette 10 місяців тому

    Your a great teacher . Thank you. Never thought about the vision

  • @postmoderne1825
    @postmoderne1825 2 місяці тому +1

    Thanks a bunch, just recommended it to a friend 🙏

  • @youssefsabban1069
    @youssefsabban1069 3 роки тому +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 3 роки тому

      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 3 роки тому +1

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