How To Use Pawns In Chess Middlegames

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  • Опубліковано 11 тра 2024
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    7 Examples of pawn play strategy in chess. All timestamps below.
    0:00 Intro
    0:40 Central Pawn Trades + Space Barrier
    3:26 Central Pawn Attack, Uncastled King
    4:50 "The Door", Securing A Square, Transfer Square
    6:40 H-File Pawn Attacks
    8:11 Pawn Expansion/Pawn Breaks
    9:56 Take Space/Restriction/Pawn Breaks
    11:39 Closed Position, FINAL BOSS
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  • @abcdefghijlkmn1794
    @abcdefghijlkmn1794 3 роки тому +1280

    "already you can pick up the fact we are in the rui lopez", now that is an overestimation of my opening knowledge beyond move 4

    • @kallashiOfficial
      @kallashiOfficial 3 роки тому +19

      Lmaoo same

    • @archaicnymph2977
      @archaicnymph2977 3 роки тому +45

      I felt proud of the fact that I could identify it as the Ruy Lopez.

    • @DaveXDXDXD
      @DaveXDXDXD 3 роки тому +6

      @@archaicnymph2977 It can also be an Italian game

    • @archaicnymph2977
      @archaicnymph2977 3 роки тому +15

      @@DaveXDXDXD No Gotham literally stated it was a Ruy Lopez and if it was an Italian (more specifically Guico Piano because white's pawn structure is also a Guico Piano structure), the opponent would have already developed his dark bishop.

    • @isaacgrabinski511
      @isaacgrabinski511 3 роки тому +1

      @@archaicnymph2977 yes but gioco piano

  • @yuzureux
    @yuzureux 3 роки тому +1168

    This channel is such a hidden gem. Learned so much. Hope you get more subs, you honestly deserve it.
    Edit: Please understand that this comment was made

    • @vincerafaelcastro5778
      @vincerafaelcastro5778 3 роки тому +42

      And he seems a really nice guy too.

    • @Drawfill
      @Drawfill 3 роки тому +17

      @@vincerafaelcastro5778 Honestly it is probably one of, if not, the best channel for learning.

    • @ss9392
      @ss9392 3 роки тому +11

      @@Drawfill check out hanging pawns( a croatian guy ) also jozarov( a CM from Croatia also Agadmator's brother in law ) they both do educational chess videos

    • @fspc4
      @fspc4 3 роки тому +3

      And he has a minor in pole dancing, the more videos you see the better it gets

    • @minimalfunction9961
      @minimalfunction9961 3 роки тому +7

      He has got them now :)

  • @ludacrisbutler
    @ludacrisbutler 3 роки тому +270

    ~2:08 when you ask how to create an escape square for the knight, paused, and said "very good!" I felt like I was watching Dora The Explorer but for chess lmao but I mean that in a good way

    • @mcswagginz8734
      @mcswagginz8734 2 роки тому +5

      dude someone needs to make Dora the Explorer for chess lmao... every kid would be 2k elo by grade 4

    • @imaginenation5158
      @imaginenation5158 2 роки тому +2

      Takes you back

    • @anantgore3861
      @anantgore3861 2 роки тому

      😂 I remember that

  • @rahulsrinivas3224
    @rahulsrinivas3224 3 роки тому +356

    This is one of the best chess series on UA-cam.

    • @anantgore3861
      @anantgore3861 2 роки тому +1

      Literally the best

    • @aaaaaaa6954
      @aaaaaaa6954 2 роки тому

      Do you have any other series recommendations.?thanks

    • @danielgilliam7775
      @danielgilliam7775 2 роки тому +1

      @@aaaaaaa6954 John Bartholomew’s chess fundamentals are great. Maybe designed for a lower rated audience though

    • @pascaldesjardins9835
      @pascaldesjardins9835 2 роки тому

      @@aaaaaaa6954 St-Louis Chess Club is great. At least 5-6 gm give free class. Super high quality
      Some of the asmr chess video guy is good cus its so slow it sinks in.

  • @atharvagarwal6412
    @atharvagarwal6412 3 роки тому +262

    You're like the crash course version of hanging pawns. Really helpful stuff

    • @rohithjacob4699
      @rohithjacob4699 3 роки тому +7

      Can u pls explain (if u have time )whats a crash course? Is it different from normal course?

    • @atharvagarwal6412
      @atharvagarwal6412 3 роки тому +38

      @@rohithjacob4699 its like a faster version of a normal course, where all the relevant information is thrown at you at once, with no time wasted.

    • @sethbushnell5051
      @sethbushnell5051 3 роки тому +13

      And he’s more excited to be here than hanging pawns

    • @atharvagarwal6412
      @atharvagarwal6412 3 роки тому +13

      @@sethbushnell5051 ikr the enthusiasm really makes a difference

    • @PianoWithGuido
      @PianoWithGuido 3 роки тому +33

      @@sethbushnell5051 Stephan is just a more of a shy/reserved person. He puts constant content out so I wouldn't trash him. Also Levy is an IM, so it makes sense that he is more natural with explaining.

  • @gratefulgrin518
    @gratefulgrin518 3 роки тому +27

    Been getting into chess last couple of months, thank you for your consistency and knowledge 🙌🏽 much love

  • @OpticIlluzhion
    @OpticIlluzhion 3 роки тому +66

    Just a tip as a fellow content creator, if you put a 0:00 time stamp in the description, the video should divide itself into several "chapters". If that doesn't work, try putting it at the beginning or the end of the description
    Edit: I see that was fixed

  • @JaronW
    @JaronW 3 роки тому +12

    This video is from less than a year ago and it looks like it was recorded during the first Gulf War. You've come a long way L-dawg, Great stuff!

  • @synesthete23
    @synesthete23 3 роки тому +10

    Thanks for this Levy! Appreciate the work you put out here for us newbies and amateurs :)

  • @clintongryke6887
    @clintongryke6887 3 роки тому +5

    These videos are so good; crammed full of good advice and some mind opening ideas. Keep them coming, please.

  • @georgecantu856
    @georgecantu856 3 роки тому +32

    The way he stops and waits for an answer reminds me of Dora 😂

  • @dkpandey1996
    @dkpandey1996 3 роки тому +10

    Another great video from GothamChess. Really love this series. Thanks.
    Oh, and my favorite season is autumn :)

  • @segasupernova5121
    @segasupernova5121 2 роки тому +7

    Hey gothom. I just wanted to say thank you. I’ve been playing a lot of chess lately and found out how bad I really am. I wanted to say thank you for making videos and helping me improve my game. You’re the man thank you 🙏

  • @dreamsolutions3037
    @dreamsolutions3037 3 роки тому +11

    Your humility and graciousness here is awesome.

  • @Scotty__
    @Scotty__ 3 роки тому +10

    Enjoying the chess tips yes very much so and don't ever apologize for how long your video is your instructional videos are golden make them as long as you like 20 minutes 30 minutes an hour we can do nothing but benefit from your advice and knowledge

  • @DragisaBoca
    @DragisaBoca 3 роки тому +1

    Your channel is pure gold. I'm a 1400 player and am trying to improve and you give straightforward answers to many of the questions I've been asking... Thank you so much.

  • @rodnarciso3725
    @rodnarciso3725 3 роки тому +3

    J'suis francais et tes videos me rendent un peu prêt pour me battre contre d'autres dans un concours. Merci beaucoup, le gars 😁

  • @tijhevella-verney3609
    @tijhevella-verney3609 3 роки тому +7

    I can’t understand why you are not a larger channel! Please don’t stop creating this video, once the algorithm starts promoting you, you’ll get the viewers you deserve. Amazing work!!

    • @ytann
      @ytann Рік тому +2

      It worked

  • @user-kh6xl4yg1j
    @user-kh6xl4yg1j 8 місяців тому

    Good examples of pawn play including square, diagonal, rank or file clearance, restraining or security piece outposts, and advancing against the enemy kingside

  • @skillzhub9526
    @skillzhub9526 3 роки тому +122

    I thought the pawns were only used to push forward

    • @RD-sc4ll
      @RD-sc4ll 3 роки тому +5

      Is in lower level not in 2k plus

    • @leginamon3984
      @leginamon3984 3 роки тому +10

      Pawns: i just move forward. until my enemies are destroyed.

  • @Asura-pw6vo
    @Asura-pw6vo 3 роки тому +62

    Thank you Levy. I love these videos and look forward to new videos everyday.

    • @louisvuittondonvg9040
      @louisvuittondonvg9040 3 роки тому

      Jeez get a life

    • @Ma1efcent
      @Ma1efcent 3 роки тому +4

      @@louisvuittondonvg9040 a life slagging strangers off on the internet? Sounds great.

  • @vietpham6225
    @vietpham6225 3 роки тому +2

    Great video again. thank you so much really helpful, I hope you can do a video one day of how can you become a less passive chess player and became more assertive player. keep the good videos coming

  • @Cabbrickk
    @Cabbrickk 3 роки тому +4

    I was playing a game earlier where I blundered a piece but got a nice attack going. However he defended well and now he was the one attacking, I survived and eventually won the endgame after equalising because I used pawn play to keep his extra piece, a Knight on his side of the board for a few more moves 😊

  • @oldgods914
    @oldgods914 3 роки тому +19

    Levy is the best coach on UA-cam

  • @hadizahedi5651
    @hadizahedi5651 3 роки тому +1

    i watch this video alot, its very useful so thanks for that levy. also autumn is my favorite season. i can do everything i love, and the scenery is fantasy like

  • @adityaprasad4685
    @adityaprasad4685 3 роки тому +2

    Hey Levy I appreciate the lesson in pawn play and space :).

  • @daddyofalltrades
    @daddyofalltrades 3 роки тому

    I was so waiting for this. Please make an instructional video on endgames too please Levy. Thanks for all the content. You're the best.

  • @samharman7732
    @samharman7732 3 роки тому +8

    Levi’s been blowing up the past few weeks, love to see it

  • @scottyoung2601
    @scottyoung2601 9 місяців тому

    Excellent instructional content. Thank you.

  • @kellykeegan2608
    @kellykeegan2608 2 роки тому +4

    Levi you are an actual legend. I know you do get paid for your efforts. But you are bringing tangible good the chess community by offering such quality content like this that is so accessible and informative. Thank you!

  • @quality_9597
    @quality_9597 3 роки тому +4

    5:32 the peter svidler-peter leko is a special game as u used the same move d5! as an example for initiative too!!

  • @coryjones7832
    @coryjones7832 3 роки тому +2

    Love your content Levy! Thx for being a great teacher

  • @landonphemister3941
    @landonphemister3941 3 роки тому +4

    With pawn play, i always have such trouble with the concept of “winning on the queenside” when same-side castling occurs. Any quick tips or concepts on that would be super helpful :)

  • @prakashg7320
    @prakashg7320 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks mate for all the knowledge that you have been sharing with us. It's really helpful. I have a question that what's the best and the fastest way to 2000 can you please make a video on this topic so it can help promote chess more to everyone

  • @aminomidi7629
    @aminomidi7629 2 роки тому +17

    Hey levy I’m literally learning chess from your channel man. I appreciate your pure content. I was stuck on 900 but now I’m 1050 and playing solidly. Thank you so much. Regards from Iran.

    • @samarth018
      @samarth018 3 місяці тому

      What your elo now?

  • @Wombo-Combo
    @Wombo-Combo 3 роки тому

    My favorite season is summer. Thanks for the video Levy! Very educational :)

  • @dennisdzeko3916
    @dennisdzeko3916 3 роки тому +1

    Amazing content, thank you!
    Oh and i really enjoy Autumn more than anything, like, a walk in the forest is good enough to fill my spirit up.

  • @WilliamJonesChess
    @WilliamJonesChess 3 роки тому +8

    4:38 Look for center-shattering moves
    This was a good one.

  • @Drawfill
    @Drawfill 3 роки тому +1

    Hands down my favorite channel for learning.

  • @scorbaciufermecat
    @scorbaciufermecat 3 роки тому

    really good video. also if you have time Levy, can you please do a video about the "Najdorf Opening". thanks.

  • @alexandershorse9021
    @alexandershorse9021 3 роки тому

    Really clear and useful as always Levy. Thanks.

  • @XkztyIpKtHrwmNxlKhPy
    @XkztyIpKtHrwmNxlKhPy 3 роки тому

    You have the best chess lessons on youtube, congrats!

  • @smithsmitherson9449
    @smithsmitherson9449 3 роки тому

    Awesome videos. I have been watching you a lot more recently and I like you more then Agamator because you teach a bit more then he does in my opinion. Keep it up and you will get the GM title one day.

  • @skyconnect2516
    @skyconnect2516 3 роки тому

    Gotham, you are the most instructive chess channel on UA-cam. Keep up the 🔥🔥🔥 content.

  • @guccigang6984
    @guccigang6984 3 роки тому +2

    this is starting to become my favorite chess channel

  • @chesstea3266
    @chesstea3266 3 роки тому

    i live in a tropical country so i guess my favorite season is summer? hahaha. i enjoy beaches during such. thank you also for this series! it’s really helpful.

  • @Beanmachine91
    @Beanmachine91 2 роки тому +1

    you are my go to for chess tips!

  • @boraolmez6622
    @boraolmez6622 3 роки тому

    Thank you for the great video, I am sure that it will improve my pawn play in chess games... :)

  • @freda6542
    @freda6542 3 роки тому +1

    Really like watching your videos :)
    Was laughing so hard when you played against the Bots. That last game with the tower, your reaction was priceless 😂

  • @muditbaid
    @muditbaid 3 роки тому

    Loving your videos 😍 helpful indeed!

  • @Zephirum37
    @Zephirum37 3 роки тому +1

    Summer is my favourite season and I like to watch Levy play chess on twitch during summer :smile:

  • @devthakkar6536
    @devthakkar6536 3 роки тому +7

    FIRST THINGS FIRST
    keep up the good work. Sir🙌🙌🔥

  • @brayanchaves8198
    @brayanchaves8198 3 роки тому

    Actually the best chess channel I follow. Thanks a lot!

  • @jelle7937
    @jelle7937 3 роки тому

    The best instructional video I have ever seen, and a desperate 1200 like me has seen a lot of them

  • @kabooby0
    @kabooby0 3 роки тому

    Loved this, god damn. Nice pacing and number of examples.

  • @42smeagol
    @42smeagol 3 роки тому

    Very instructive! Thanks for the vid.

  • @mr1234oz
    @mr1234oz 3 роки тому +2

    I just started to play and I'm devouring all this videos

  • @nothisispatrick6832
    @nothisispatrick6832 3 роки тому

    Awesome thx for the tips. When is capturing an pa- can't even spell that. But when is taking most beneficial and detrimental

  • @h_2577
    @h_2577 3 роки тому

    Started watching ur videos today after cat Gambit 😅. Whatever, these videos r really helpful. 💯.. I was having some problems with keeping track of pawns. It helped. 🥰

  • @tank.4496
    @tank.4496 3 роки тому

    Another great video Levy. Thanks man

  • @limmeh7881
    @limmeh7881 3 роки тому

    The middlegame has been very frustrating for me to learn to play as a beginner so this helped 🙏

  • @mahmoudkchaou1799
    @mahmoudkchaou1799 2 роки тому

    I was looking for a non-conventional and practical pawn play video for a while till I found this video ❤️

  • @jonasherman9195
    @jonasherman9195 9 місяців тому

    Could you make a video about pawn moves in the opening such as when to use flank pawns and when not to and when to push a or h pawn? Would be really helpfull, thanks in advance!

  • @seasideman
    @seasideman 3 роки тому +1

    I learned a lot from this video, thank you.

  • @siddharthnair1958
    @siddharthnair1958 3 роки тому +22

    Hey levy love the videos. Do you think you could do a beginners guide to queen endgames? I am rated around 1800 and have been trying to improve my endgame play. I have no clue where to go when learning queen endgames and learning how to play them. Those tend to just be so different from normal endgames.

    • @luckyleshanth7252
      @luckyleshanth7252 3 роки тому

      Puhhhh

    • @asianprodigy2281
      @asianprodigy2281 3 роки тому +1

      Try "basic endgames" on chessable

    • @AG-iy8nd
      @AG-iy8nd 3 роки тому +2

      Ooh yeah I’d love an endgames (not just queen) guide from him, great idea

    • @XxMVPxDawg
      @XxMVPxDawg 3 роки тому +1

      Queen endgame is probably the hardest there is

    • @sharonjuniorchess
      @sharonjuniorchess 2 роки тому

      This explains 'the box' and the 'the knights shadow move' to trap your opponents king ua-cam.com/video/5Kl25qb27FE/v-deo.html&ab_channel=penguinchess

  • @ruturajjadhav5393
    @ruturajjadhav5393 2 роки тому

    This struggle paid offf levy... congrats!!!

  • @demetriusdemarcusbartholom8063
    @demetriusdemarcusbartholom8063 2 роки тому

    Great video, thanks Levy.

  • @TheReaper002
    @TheReaper002 3 роки тому +1

    I climbed from 900 to 1100 just by learning from your videos, great job!

  • @mickmcknight162
    @mickmcknight162 3 роки тому

    thats great advice! Now I understand the power of a little pawn!

  • @NathanHarrison7
    @NathanHarrison7 2 роки тому +1

    Excellent video. Thank you!

  • @beanz239
    @beanz239 3 роки тому +1

    If you're slow at catching on (like me), just set the playback speed to .5 or .75. This makes it easier to follow because he does run through it pretty quick. Thanks for sharing your knowledge Gotham!

  • @mauriceboyle6923
    @mauriceboyle6923 3 роки тому +2

    Cannot believe how much I learned about pawn play in fifteen minutes ! Brilliant tutorial/lecture. Thank you for your time and effort Levy. Respect.

  • @patriciantre
    @patriciantre 2 роки тому

    Amazing video, super helpful!

  • @roroestavillo4028
    @roroestavillo4028 Рік тому

    Thanks for ur effort to coaches❣️

  • @snickle1980
    @snickle1980 3 роки тому +59

    For about three weeks, I thought there was this really great player, using the handle "Amish Girl."
    Don't do drugs, kids.

    • @fuzzykoala6168
      @fuzzykoala6168 3 роки тому +6

      I still read it like Amish Girl, it Tripp’s me up every time

    • @Idk-vf3mr
      @Idk-vf3mr 3 роки тому +3

      Oh... I thought this too until now...

    • @NankerPhelge65
      @NankerPhelge65 2 роки тому +2

      So did I. lol

    • @rosiefay7283
      @rosiefay7283 2 роки тому

      Welcome to the world of the visually impaired.

  • @rubenmaes4062
    @rubenmaes4062 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the vid!

  • @rachelthomas9962
    @rachelthomas9962 3 роки тому

    Thanks, more on strategy please !!

  • @user-ks9yi6gt1c
    @user-ks9yi6gt1c 3 роки тому

    You are are a legend ... legends never die 😀😀 thank you for these videos

  • @shaurya_23051
    @shaurya_23051 9 місяців тому

    "i am not gonna take its not checkers" is always iconic!

  • @curtislavaud6518
    @curtislavaud6518 3 роки тому

    Exactly the video I needed

  • @harris5716
    @harris5716 3 роки тому

    really helpful video, thank you

  • @lionsskyblue442
    @lionsskyblue442 3 роки тому

    I appreciate the education, thank you sir

  • @danielcobb5441
    @danielcobb5441 3 роки тому

    Great videos bro thanks

  • @yareyboadames2148
    @yareyboadames2148 2 роки тому

    This is the most helpful chess channel in all UA-cam.

  • @MaghoxFr
    @MaghoxFr 3 роки тому +8

    Keep these series going please. It's gold for the broke ass players like who can't afford classes.

  • @benjamin4990
    @benjamin4990 3 роки тому

    Thanks very helpful

  • @maxdennehy4624
    @maxdennehy4624 3 роки тому

    Awesome vid, thank you

  • @dylanthompson1686
    @dylanthompson1686 3 роки тому

    Thanks Levy great video

  • @rezaamirpour562
    @rezaamirpour562 3 роки тому

    thnk u i love it... make some this more

  • @ASHISHKUMARDPSG
    @ASHISHKUMARDPSG 3 роки тому

    Thanks man Levy

  • @strider1237
    @strider1237 Рік тому +13

    14:16 Can someone explain why black rook takes H2 check is good here? Wouldn't the king just take the rook on H2? Or is there an immediate follow up from black after that which would have the white king in checkmate?

    • @askinar_the_dark33
      @askinar_the_dark33 Рік тому

      Not sure if this is the reason but I can see blacks Queen and other rook threatening a ladder mate on the g and h file and needed the rook on h2 to be taken to open the h file for the mate.

    • @Scratch3.0Tutorials
      @Scratch3.0Tutorials Рік тому +1

      It took a while but it is Mate in 6... There are quite a few variations so I won't explain it

    • @strider1237
      @strider1237 Рік тому +2

      @@Scratch3.0Tutorials I played it out myself and found it.

  • @ilyazarnetske1029
    @ilyazarnetske1029 3 роки тому

    Hello Levy ty for your videos, been enjoying your streams and videos a lot and gaining ELO along the way. Your comment minute 12 'no one is going to play h4' was something I didn't understand and I believe touched a concept I want to learn- hurting your own position to hurt your opponents. If h4 leads to a g file pawn exchange I understand it hurts your king, but does it not also hurt your opponents king position in the same way? Perhaps that exchange would not occur because another move makes more sense but the motif applies to other examples- I have my pawns positioned on dark squares making the light square bishops strong, when is it good to trade them? Alternatively in a closed position where the pawns control opposite squares would I rather have opposite would I prefer opposite bishops both biting rocks, to have my bishop same color as my pawns, opposite my pawns? And what would I prefer for my opponents bishop? After writing I suppose these are mostly separate concepts, the idea of when weakening both players is ok and bishop play. Hopefully these questions might give some inspiration for a future video, keep up the great work

  • @Ayr176s
    @Ayr176s 3 роки тому

    Christmas Season ! Eating good food! Please cover pawn breaks in Catalan, Benko and Sicilian Taimanov!

  • @3YearsApart1613
    @3YearsApart1613 Рік тому +3

    chess is hard. but fun

  • @ethan073
    @ethan073 3 роки тому

    Pretty wild how informative this is in only 15 minutes 😳

  • @adamhasson8927
    @adamhasson8927 3 роки тому

    once again thank you Lavi. btw, one of my coache's name is Lavi and he is rated around 2250.
    i like automn and i like to study while it is raining.

  • @ShivamMishra-td3jz
    @ShivamMishra-td3jz 3 роки тому +1

    Thankyou Levy.... My favourite season is winter... Umm,.... I don't really have an explanation for that... 😅

  • @OregonMikeH
    @OregonMikeH 3 роки тому

    I'm going to enjoy it here! New Sub that would Greatly Appricate insight into defense Play against the London System. Thank You Much! ... Mike.

  • @moonwarrior1227
    @moonwarrior1227 3 роки тому

    Super helpful thanks! Any tips for blitz and bullet games? I’m 1400-1500 in rapid and daily but I can’t break 1200 in blitz and bullet.

  • @jarvism1449
    @jarvism1449 3 роки тому

    It's cool that you got all of the positions from the same tournament