As a beginner (rated 1000), I love Michael's videos. While I appreciate the brilliance of GM games, I just can't operate at their level. Michael makes things relatable, easy to understand, and entertaining. I can't get enough, thank you for doing these videos.
Exactly. There should be more videos about beginner games because when we play against our level's opponents we do not face those teoretically positioned stuff but much more likely a very opened game with lots of trading and hope relying traps. And I don't see much lectures on those. That's why I like Mike Kummer's videos
I enjoy this man's teaching style. He comes across as the 'average' player trying to teach beginners with simple concepts and no arrogance. Ty for these videos!
Super awseome. For all those complaining you're prolly not begginers so watch a more in depth video. For me it's helpful to have that kind of explanation, very very useful. So don't try to make it feel like he's not helping cause he does, in a big way. Just maybe not you
I'm not a beginner (mediocre 1600ish), but I still enjoy watching this dude's videos. Funny and gives good reminders of basic principles. Akobian is the best IMO (especially for advanced play), but I still enjoy Mike's vids. Josephus - "full of himself" ??? You gotta be kidding. Dude seems as down to earth as they come. Love the Kummer vids.
Hi Mike ! Thanks for sharing this simple and informative video ! I am chess coach and i enjoy teaching this awesome game to beginners. So i can understand and appreciate your efforts ! I just want to answer your question in the end game after black plays f6 " How would we finish black off here ? I liked your moves and ideas but i think more simpler was 1.Qxf6+,Kd7 2.Qf7+,Kd8 or Kc8 3.Rh8# !
At 24:00, why doesn't black take the pawn? Maybe because after Qxa2, Ra1 threatening the Queen which can be followed by Rxa7, cracking the black king's defenses. I believe Black saw this, and thus moving his king to b8 to defend that a7-pawn.
from watching this, I've grown as a chess player. Before I just thought of development --> best openings----> purpose, now I've learned that playing with a purpose is better :) was in a losing streak and didn't know why
kummer says alot of wrong stuff but... the way he teaches is one of the best possible ways for the begginers. they don't need proper tactics in 5 moves or understanding of which pawn endgame will be after e4 Nf3 Bb5... they need simple ideas and avoiding blundering a piece at first. That's the point. plus he is funny. Think more wise
Ein Springer am Rand, bringt Kumme rund Schand^^ The best translation I have ever heard oes like: A Knight on the side I will not oblidge. It's the most fitting in my opinion. He sure has a loud an clear voice. However, he - like Ben Finegold- seems to be a little full of himself^^
he explains in the beginning: his main objective was to play white pawn to d4 (prtected from the black knight by the queen), then that pawn to d5 (threatening the black knight, protected by queen and pawn on e4)
Well 'perfect play' is the general assumption for evaluating positions. Sure Mike could even play this position with black against me and will win the game, but that doesn't mean black's position is better. My initial point is just that he saw two double pawns and therefore claimed an advantage for white which I found very suspicious. So I checked with an engine.
Why do people like this guy? It'd be bearable if he were to prepare for his lectures, but he is just unprepared. I love his analysis when he says "yeah, I played this, whatever." or "what is so good about this amazing tactic? nothing... oh well". Maybe he's good for people who started playing chess a month ago, but please... Many of us want to see great lectures by those witty Grandmasters! Mr Finegold, elderly Seirawan and Akobian all share their vast knowledge with us, mere mortals. This guy though... I don't know about him!
This guy is the beginner breakdown coach for people who may well have started chess a month ago, there are many more advanced lectures on the channel, check out the advanced playlists.
midonik16 Ha ok, so I guess you want more of the good stuff, that's fair enough. Still there's a lot of beginners out there that need the very basics and I think Mike is as prepared as he needs to be to teach them something here.
As a beginner (rated 1000), I love Michael's videos. While I appreciate the brilliance of GM games, I just can't operate at their level. Michael makes things relatable, easy to understand, and entertaining. I can't get enough, thank you for doing these videos.
Exactly. There should be more videos about beginner games because when we play against our level's opponents we do not face those teoretically positioned stuff but much more likely a very opened game with lots of trading and hope relying traps. And I don't see much lectures on those. That's why I like Mike Kummer's videos
The way you're thinking is good however, most advanced players don't like him because he's teaching all the wrong things to the kids
@@thenpguy5852 Exactly, he lacks any real comprehension.
I enjoy this man's teaching style. He comes across as the 'average' player trying to teach beginners with simple concepts and no arrogance. Ty for these videos!
Super awseome. For all those complaining you're prolly not begginers so watch a more in depth video. For me it's helpful to have that kind of explanation, very very useful. So don't try to make it feel like he's not helping cause he does, in a big way. Just maybe not you
I actually like how he teaches.
IamXodus me too, he is funny xD
I'm not a beginner (mediocre 1600ish), but I still enjoy watching this dude's videos. Funny and gives good reminders of basic principles. Akobian is the best IMO (especially for advanced play), but I still enjoy Mike's vids.
Josephus - "full of himself" ??? You gotta be kidding. Dude seems as down to earth as they come.
Love the Kummer vids.
Most instructional video since i've strted chess many years ago, Thank you so much, you're the clearest and most entertaining host
Very very good lectures by him. Makes it easy to understand the most basic chess principals and ideas for people just getting into the game.
Mike kummer is so hot.
Mike is a great beginners teacher.
BRING BACK KUMMER
Hi Mike ! Thanks for sharing this simple and informative video ! I am chess coach and i enjoy teaching this awesome game to beginners. So i can understand and appreciate your efforts ! I just want to answer your question in the end game after black plays f6 " How would we finish black off here ?
I liked your moves and ideas but i think more simpler was 1.Qxf6+,Kd7 2.Qf7+,Kd8 or Kc8 3.Rh8# !
At 24:00, why doesn't black take the pawn? Maybe because after Qxa2, Ra1 threatening the Queen which can be followed by Rxa7, cracking the black king's defenses. I believe Black saw this, and thus moving his king to b8 to defend that a7-pawn.
Ra1 threatening the queen and hanging mate in 1 the g2 square
Love Mike :) when I watched him during ... the sinquefield cup videos? is that them? I loved him. he's like Yassir, happy and fun :) More Mike!
0:50, Yes, Mr. Kummer. I'm following along.
Jared Standley hehe,, are u actually that jared?
from watching this, I've grown as a chess player. Before I just thought of development --> best openings----> purpose, now I've learned that playing with a purpose is better :)
was in a losing streak and didn't know why
the quote bout not just devolping by moving pieces but every move is a tempo for getting advantage. THATS true chess :)
Great teacher
kummer says alot of wrong stuff but... the way he teaches is one of the best possible ways for the begginers. they don't need proper tactics in 5 moves or understanding of which pawn endgame will be after e4 Nf3 Bb5... they need simple ideas and avoiding blundering a piece at first. That's the point. plus he is funny. Think more wise
Ein Springer am Rand, bringt Kumme rund Schand^^ The best translation I have ever heard oes like: A Knight on the side I will not oblidge. It's the most fitting in my opinion.
He sure has a loud an clear voice. However, he - like Ben Finegold- seems to be a little full of himself^^
Vielleicht meinen Sie: Ein Springer am Rande bringt Kummer und Schande.
+Kevin Byrne ja, meinte er. hat sich bei der eingabe vertippt.
You are Awesome!
20.25: "I played C3 and i thought i was The Man" ahah, funny guy.
Why does he not want his opponent to play d5 so much?
he explains in the beginning: his main objective was to play white pawn to d4 (prtected from the black knight by the queen), then that pawn to d5 (threatening the black knight, protected by queen and pawn on e4)
After 5. ... Bc5, 6. Na4 wins a pawn with 6. ... d5 7. Nc5 (not 7. Bb5+ c6) bc4 8. Qc4.
16:10 "Advantage endgame for white" - engine says it's even ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
if you play like an engine it's even. If you play like a human I'd sure prefer white in that position
Well 'perfect play' is the general assumption for evaluating positions.
Sure Mike could even play this position with black against me and will win the game, but that doesn't mean black's position is better.
My initial point is just that he saw two double pawns and therefore claimed an advantage for white which I found very suspicious. So I checked with an engine.
what is this man? you're not at your peak definitely.
C6!! not c4
Why do people like this guy? It'd be bearable if he were to prepare for his lectures, but he is just unprepared. I love his analysis when he says "yeah, I played this, whatever." or "what is so good about this amazing tactic? nothing... oh well". Maybe he's good for people who started playing chess a month ago, but please... Many of us want to see great lectures by those witty Grandmasters! Mr Finegold, elderly Seirawan and Akobian all share their vast knowledge with us, mere mortals. This guy though... I don't know about him!
This guy is the beginner breakdown coach for people who may well have started chess a month ago, there are many more advanced lectures on the channel, check out the advanced playlists.
gstaun88 I'm a devoted fan, I watched them all already! :D
midonik16
Ha ok, so I guess you want more of the good stuff, that's fair enough. Still there's a lot of beginners out there that need the very basics and I think Mike is as prepared as he needs to be to teach them something here.
As a semi-beginner I find Mike's lectures the best as he takes everything a little slower and thinks in a way I can actually understand ;)
Teaching kids is a talent not many chess players have. Mike is excellent and certainly the best on RUclips today in this regard.
Kummer really should shut up about things he does not know. e4 Nc6 d4 e5 actually is the main line and strong, reasonable move
Markas Černiauskas haha,,, in what time of the video dude?
c3 was a horrible blunder. even when the opponent did not take advantage of it, it was bothersome for a long time