How To Play Chess: The Ultimate Beginner Guide

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  • Опубликовано: 2 авг 2024
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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 года назад +50105

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

    • @venkatakrishnan6481
      @venkatakrishnan6481 3 года назад +873

      Looll😂😂

    • @hanzadriannervez6584
      @hanzadriannervez6584 3 года назад +3051

      And im a grand master at blundering a piece

    • @omarsiddique9211
      @omarsiddique9211 3 года назад +2546

      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 года назад +188

      you're a super BM

    • @gutti7814
      @gutti7814 3 года назад +465

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

  • @AnishGiriOfficial
    @AnishGiriOfficial 3 года назад +13564

    Why am I here.

    • @daverickey6785
      @daverickey6785 3 года назад +949

      Maybe your basics are weak :p

    • @gc1121
      @gc1121 3 года назад +986

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

    • @unnaturalatrophy5377
      @unnaturalatrophy5377 3 года назад +89

      Well hey Anish!

    • @leadnitrate2194
      @leadnitrate2194 3 года назад +430

      Do you know about en passant? I think not

    • @ahmadradwan7429
      @ahmadradwan7429 3 года назад +48

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

  • @gaia7804
    @gaia7804 3 месяца назад +1125

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

    • @WAS.RAYYYYY
      @WAS.RAYYYYY 3 месяца назад +35

      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 2 месяца назад +8

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

    • @ajangmajok9619
      @ajangmajok9619 2 месяца назад +9

      So age is just a number not only in relationships 😂

    • @JacklineGoranga
      @JacklineGoranga 2 месяца назад +1

      your funnny

    • @UX001
      @UX001 Месяц назад +1

      How is it now?

  • @danielrosamond7838
    @danielrosamond7838 6 месяцев назад +600

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

  • @KingDerp
    @KingDerp 3 года назад +5710

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

    • @collinsepulveda8873
      @collinsepulveda8873 3 года назад +151

      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 года назад +38

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

    • @shmonn.
      @shmonn. 3 года назад +7

      @@collinsepulveda8873 how long have you been playing?

    • @yasinalyani
      @yasinalyani 3 года назад +4

      Same 😂😂

    • @danielcrase
      @danielcrase 3 года назад +3

      SAME🐐

  • @Gssspotted
    @Gssspotted 3 года назад +18257

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

    • @ttinkyzx
      @ttinkyzx 3 года назад +171

      โอนี่จังผู้พิชิต

    • @kpksie2810
      @kpksie2810 3 года назад +309

      Humanity will win

    • @StimpyOfficial
      @StimpyOfficial 3 года назад +514

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

    • @feet2895
      @feet2895 3 года назад +165

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

    • @feet2895
      @feet2895 3 года назад +9

      @@StimpyOfficial why?

  • @cosmicnyxly
    @cosmicnyxly Год назад +58

    Pov: It's midnight and you are learning how to play chess

  • @lilscotty11
    @lilscotty11 3 месяца назад +166

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

  • @meanmrbean8641
    @meanmrbean8641 2 года назад +6870

    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 года назад +93

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

    • @greekfountain9303
      @greekfountain9303 2 года назад +24

      Good luck!!

    • @amethyst106
      @amethyst106 2 года назад +223

      @@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 года назад +78

      @@laffys7384 tf u on about lol

    • @one4320
      @one4320 2 года назад +59

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

  • @randomness3086
    @randomness3086 3 года назад +2008

    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 года назад +148

      I agree, he's a great narrator

    • @anturanggatantra2137
      @anturanggatantra2137 3 года назад +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 года назад +18

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

    • @arvindiyer6012
      @arvindiyer6012 3 года назад +51

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

    • @anturanggatantra2137
      @anturanggatantra2137 3 года назад +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

  • @paustilange7147
    @paustilange7147 7 месяцев назад +50

    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❤

  • @Constantz1
    @Constantz1 9 месяцев назад +26

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

  • @troythemighty3683
    @troythemighty3683 3 года назад +5232

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

    • @moistcornbread5332
      @moistcornbread5332 3 года назад +281

      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 года назад +158

      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 года назад +68

      yesssssss bc im learning to play now lol

    • @jerbil9353
      @jerbil9353 3 года назад +93

      @@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 года назад +100

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

  • @mrpanda4716
    @mrpanda4716 3 года назад +4068

    He looks like Harry Potter and Tony Stark combined

    • @blueeyedjack8852
      @blueeyedjack8852 3 года назад +25

      U thought you could get in r/rareinsults right?

    • @mrpanda4716
      @mrpanda4716 3 года назад +234

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

    • @blueeyedjack8852
      @blueeyedjack8852 3 года назад +13

      @@mrpanda4716 i know but still Kinda sounds like it

    • @sweney7103
      @sweney7103 3 года назад +71

      tony potter and harry stark have entered the chat

    • @showbirds5452
      @showbirds5452 3 года назад +11

      @@sweney7103 nice

  • @jasonc2785
    @jasonc2785 4 месяца назад +6

    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.

  • @derickpambah
    @derickpambah 4 месяца назад +5

    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.

  • @irhaddedovic678
    @irhaddedovic678 3 года назад +971

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

    • @randomdude5804
      @randomdude5804 3 года назад +7

      Well said sir!

    • @flemmings5534
      @flemmings5534 3 года назад +27

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

    • @guhz3395
      @guhz3395 3 года назад +9

      @@flemmings5534 i cant win at 250

    • @ThanatosIRL
      @ThanatosIRL 3 года назад +6

      @@flemmings5534 I play 1300 on lichess. Same situation

    • @Elegyforthend
      @Elegyforthend 3 года назад +1

      @@guhz3395 same😔

  • @DanielPetri
    @DanielPetri 3 года назад +2010

    Can't wait for your e3 course

    • @the_master1715
      @the_master1715 3 года назад +139

      Levy's reaction to his bot playing e3 😳

    • @muriloescher8607
      @muriloescher8607 3 года назад +11

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

    • @karson277
      @karson277 3 года назад +2

      Lollll

    • @stathispantazis2515
      @stathispantazis2515 3 года назад +2

      Hahahahahaha

    • @DanielPetri
      @DanielPetri 3 года назад +5

      @@muriloescher8607 Hhahahah caramba que legal ter br aqui!

  • @Kiolashei
    @Kiolashei 7 месяцев назад +29

    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 🙌🏾

  • @jossamaepaz3787
    @jossamaepaz3787 Год назад +6

    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.

  • @asemanjoon
    @asemanjoon 3 года назад +3575

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

  • @TomTheWetNoodle
    @TomTheWetNoodle 3 года назад +3500

    "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 года назад +42

      Seconded! 😂

    • @EIIlast2791
      @EIIlast2791 3 года назад +77

      not seeing a tactic can be a blunder like oof

    • @Gunandrunandgun
      @Gunandrunandgun 3 года назад +63

      True, but punishing a blunder is also tactics.

    • @nebilm8947
      @nebilm8947 3 года назад +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 года назад +5

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

  • @maichka15
    @maichka15 7 месяцев назад +3

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

  • @roxsta1113
    @roxsta1113 6 месяцев назад

    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!

  • @helenfoote8957
    @helenfoote8957 3 года назад +2581

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

  • @mangrover4129
    @mangrover4129 3 года назад +1205

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

    • @deviationblue
      @deviationblue 3 года назад +7

      Bruh SAME

    • @GMPranav
      @GMPranav 3 года назад +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 года назад

      @@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 года назад

      @@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 года назад

      @@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?

  • @RoaringJaguar
    @RoaringJaguar 7 месяцев назад +2

    Excellent video! Very helpful. Thank you for this.

  • @samfraulino
    @samfraulino Год назад +6

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

  • @papahusky1263
    @papahusky1263 Год назад +4737

    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 Год назад +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 Год назад +175

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

    • @-YELDAH
      @-YELDAH Год назад +59

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

    • @kiz__
      @kiz__ Год назад +6

      I didn’t know this was a thing

    • @prplt
      @prplt Год назад +4

      its first move not it's

  • @Satine_Moisant
    @Satine_Moisant 3 года назад +3320

    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

  • @Kyballn
    @Kyballn 4 месяца назад +2

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

  • @hamradiox
    @hamradiox 8 месяцев назад +2

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

  • @momentouscrazynoob1709
    @momentouscrazynoob1709 3 года назад +514

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

    • @orlock20
      @orlock20 3 года назад

      Not even when they are wearing a dress.

    • @Kasiarzynka
      @Kasiarzynka 3 года назад +12

      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.

  • @adrizaaryal
    @adrizaaryal 3 года назад +1451

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

    • @avapeterson96
      @avapeterson96 3 года назад +33

      Yes. Do it.

    • @surelock3221
      @surelock3221 3 года назад +22

      Poker is more fun, and you get paid more

    • @marginis
      @marginis 3 года назад +34

      *tranquilizers*

    • @gecgec3409
      @gecgec3409 3 года назад +4

      Would recommend

    • @daffy2261
      @daffy2261 2 года назад +10

      @@surelock3221 or lose money

  • @dudu0221
    @dudu0221 6 месяцев назад +3

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

  • @illiterate315
    @illiterate315 2 месяца назад +24

    Tomorrow i have exam and now I am watching who to play chess WTF!

  • @kanika5052
    @kanika5052 3 года назад +140

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

  • @joshbaker7131
    @joshbaker7131 3 года назад +1352

    this guy looks like he knows how to play chess

    • @jeannedarc7533
      @jeannedarc7533 3 года назад +116

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

    • @Quvl
      @Quvl 3 года назад +20

      1. Hes an IM
      2. E

    • @jeannedarc7533
      @jeannedarc7533 3 года назад +63

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

    • @ambera7159
      @ambera7159 3 года назад +4

      well at least one of us does

    • @supreeth6315
      @supreeth6315 3 года назад

      @@jeannedarc7533 lolll

  • @learnandcreate4197
    @learnandcreate4197 7 месяцев назад +3

    love the way you explain 😉😉
    thankyou very much

  • @asiatanveer2315
    @asiatanveer2315 3 месяца назад +2

    Thank you for posting this video it helped me so much

  • @PauloNideck
    @PauloNideck 2 года назад +892

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

  • @KayDeePea416
    @KayDeePea416 3 года назад +972

    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 3 года назад +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 года назад +1

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

    • @velofps454
      @velofps454 2 года назад +8

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

    • @themaritimegirl
      @themaritimegirl 2 года назад +18

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

  • @georgepavlou4472
    @georgepavlou4472 11 месяцев назад +3

    This video was very helpful 😊 Thank you so much !

  • @SarahMihai-cp9nm
    @SarahMihai-cp9nm 4 месяца назад +3

    Thank you for this video. I found it difficult to learn chess by myself but this really helped and you explained it really well.

  • @nyphron3109
    @nyphron3109 3 года назад +208

    "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.

    • @fence84
      @fence84 День назад

      Yo wait I’m confused isn’t GothamChess Levy Rozman?

  • @zc2394
    @zc2394 3 года назад +279

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

    • @yllus
      @yllus 3 года назад +16

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

    • @ultimatechess2003
      @ultimatechess2003 3 года назад

      Check out Ben s chess

    • @AceOfSpaces17
      @AceOfSpaces17 3 года назад +2

      check out Eric Rosen and Chessbrah

    • @kevinduffy2688
      @kevinduffy2688 3 года назад +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.

  • @alea9140
    @alea9140 11 месяцев назад +3

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

  • @CuzznRickH14
    @CuzznRickH14 5 месяцев назад +1

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

  • @CptVein
    @CptVein 3 года назад +360

    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 3 года назад +19

      HOLY HELL

    • @iscap5065
      @iscap5065 3 года назад +1

      Relatable

    • @ratneshchandna
      @ratneshchandna 2 года назад +9

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

    • @ayaanbhatti967
      @ayaanbhatti967 2 года назад +1

      I en passanted your mother LMAO 😂😂😂

    • @DemoTrucking
      @DemoTrucking 2 года назад +1

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

  • @realpandaoaa
    @realpandaoaa Год назад +788

    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

  • @zozothegamer397
    @zozothegamer397 6 месяцев назад +3

    thanks, this really helped a lot

  • @astongrad930
    @astongrad930 5 месяцев назад +3

    Brilliant video, thanks man

  • @neilb9565
    @neilb9565 3 года назад +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 года назад +5

      cute comment

  • @srithianjali2691
    @srithianjali2691 3 года назад +378

    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 🌞

    • @sunnymane5646
      @sunnymane5646 2 года назад

      I can explain you better than this..

    • @All-star_Giga_Gargantuar
      @All-star_Giga_Gargantuar 2 года назад +14

      @@sunnymane5646 I'd like to see your explanation video then.

    • @sunnymane5646
      @sunnymane5646 2 года назад

      @@All-star_Giga_Gargantuar kaha se ho tum? Bhai..

    • @All-star_Giga_Gargantuar
      @All-star_Giga_Gargantuar 2 года назад +2

      @@sunnymane5646 वियतनाम, तुमने क्यों पूछा?

  • @yendorelrae5476
    @yendorelrae5476 7 месяцев назад +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!

  • @RiseRevolutionkk
    @RiseRevolutionkk 3 месяца назад +1

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

  • @cleocarter
    @cleocarter 2 года назад +71

    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 года назад +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 года назад +8

      I'm curious how the chess date went!

    • @notoriousfly9260
      @notoriousfly9260 2 года назад +2

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

  • @punchedchunk3483
    @punchedchunk3483 Год назад +3361

    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 Год назад +42

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

    • @taquavion1504
      @taquavion1504 Год назад +258

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

    • @boogers69420
      @boogers69420 Год назад +47

      @@wongelgurung5849 💀

    • @tier5039
      @tier5039 Год назад +40

      @@wongelgurung5849 Tate isnt a really strong player.

    • @wongelgurung5849
      @wongelgurung5849 Год назад +2

      @@tier5039 oh I see

  • @citysharp369
    @citysharp369 4 месяца назад +1

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

  • @Live.SoapyYT
    @Live.SoapyYT 10 месяцев назад +2

    This is the most helpful video. Thank you!

  • @Allen2saint
    @Allen2saint 3 года назад +602

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

    • @cyndimcl1985
      @cyndimcl1985 3 года назад +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 года назад +4

      Same!

    • @isa7556
      @isa7556 3 года назад

      how did it go?

    • @projectvibrantlife2719
      @projectvibrantlife2719 3 года назад +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 года назад +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.

  • @parthv18
    @parthv18 3 года назад +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 RUclips. Paramus proud!!

    • @TechSupportDave
      @TechSupportDave 3 года назад +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 года назад +25

      Wholesome

    • @RealAyzeNZ
      @RealAyzeNZ 3 года назад +24

      I hope he sees your comment

    • @genox633
      @genox633 2 года назад +2

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

    • @Zarek-fl5io
      @Zarek-fl5io 2 года назад +4

      If only his name was levi and not levy.

  • @user-bh5mg2kg7m
    @user-bh5mg2kg7m Месяц назад +1

    Thank you so much 😊

  • @rahulisgreat4911
    @rahulisgreat4911 10 месяцев назад +2

    Great video man
    Thank you

  • @boardr1067
    @boardr1067 3 года назад +85

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

  • @simonaroda8501
    @simonaroda8501 3 года назад +1011

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

    • @Milly.slays.
      @Milly.slays. 3 года назад +16

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

    • @mocco1612
      @mocco1612 3 года назад +4

      I watched this at 1 am yesterday lol

    • @MeDoMeer
      @MeDoMeer 3 года назад +6

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

    • @bigred7646
      @bigred7646 3 года назад

      @@Milly.slays. nationals or international or regional

    • @jcjr5563
      @jcjr5563 3 года назад +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 RUclips.

  • @soniatitude
    @soniatitude 11 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you so much for this great video!

  • @lulucasa5337
    @lulucasa5337 Месяц назад +1

    legit just starting learning chess. this is great! thanks! :)))

  • @marklondon9004
    @marklondon9004 3 года назад +80

    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 года назад +3

      That’s how I used to think of it

    • @schokoladendonut
      @schokoladendonut 3 года назад +2

      That makes so much sense

    • @orlock20
      @orlock20 3 года назад +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 года назад +2

      I dont understand your english.please simplify

    • @WideMouth
      @WideMouth 3 года назад +1

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

  • @mathiascouriol2432
    @mathiascouriol2432 Год назад +683

    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 Год назад +14

      Interesting thanks for this fact 👍

    • @94D33M
      @94D33M Год назад +3

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

    • @bibekjung7404
      @bibekjung7404 8 месяцев назад

      KABER ALMIGHTY GOD Creator of all SOULS 🙏😊

    • @sudha263
      @sudha263 8 месяцев назад

      🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳

    • @Praxium
      @Praxium 6 месяцев назад

      So why can't bishops en passant

  • @ThatDudeWatson
    @ThatDudeWatson 7 месяцев назад

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

  • @Ashleycavalieri
    @Ashleycavalieri Год назад +77

    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 4 месяца назад +2

      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 😭

    • @satisfactiongamer7385
      @satisfactiongamer7385 Месяц назад +1

      This video explains how to move the pieces and explains checks and checkmates, This video is honestly fundamental if starting chess.

  • @GothamChess
    @GothamChess  3 года назад +1361

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

    • @willriggins7228
      @willriggins7228 3 года назад +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 года назад +5

      Great video man, cant wait to start playing

    • @SkarmIO-mk2fy
      @SkarmIO-mk2fy 3 года назад +6

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

    • @superseyamclips
      @superseyamclips 3 года назад +3

      THANK YOU THIS IS WAT I NEEDED

    • @jessicanehus3843
      @jessicanehus3843 3 года назад +3

      Would this include any 1 on 1 training?

  • @null3007
    @null3007 Год назад +886

    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 Год назад +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 Год назад +11

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

    • @binoy6317
      @binoy6317 Год назад +3

      Which software do you use for playing chess?

    • @Jay-Squilliam
      @Jay-Squilliam Год назад +2

      😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

    • @utubepunk
      @utubepunk Год назад +1

      NICE. Good work.

  • @framebrain
    @framebrain 7 месяцев назад

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

  • @lastdreamer87
    @lastdreamer87 6 месяцев назад

    Thank you so much for this video!

  • @shelwee123
    @shelwee123 3 года назад +70

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

  • @Ogido98
    @Ogido98 2 года назад +286

    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 года назад +4

      What did you do to learn to play?

    • @MP-ut6eb
      @MP-ut6eb 2 года назад +9

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

    • @Kaeraia
      @Kaeraia 2 года назад +6

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

    • @wezen89
      @wezen89 Год назад +9

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

    • @dompie247
      @dompie247 Год назад +2

      Whats the rating now boss?

  • @rajrani6401
    @rajrani6401 9 месяцев назад

    Just what I needed. Thank you. 👍

  • @Kp-1232
    @Kp-1232 25 дней назад +4

    My brain telling me to say chess but I say “Ya you wanna play GothamChess”

  • @joshpuhach2709
    @joshpuhach2709 3 года назад +329

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

    • @aritrapal3166
      @aritrapal3166 3 года назад +7

      Same here 😂😂

    • @galetteS06
      @galetteS06 3 года назад +10

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

    • @joshpuhach2709
      @joshpuhach2709 3 года назад +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 года назад +3

      Same

    • @benr6918
      @benr6918 3 года назад +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

  • @flutiyama
    @flutiyama 3 года назад +103

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

  • @hails1244
    @hails1244 Год назад +2

    you are so good at explaining chess concepts. cheers.

  • @sunilpatel71
    @sunilpatel71 17 дней назад

    Thankyou for being such a great teacher ❤

  • @AmanVerma-df9vf
    @AmanVerma-df9vf 3 года назад +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 года назад +17

      its evolving, just backwards

    • @simplericks3662
      @simplericks3662 3 года назад +17

      It's called access to different target groups

    • @calirexxmma
      @calirexxmma 3 года назад +1

      I thought I was the only one noticed this 😂😂

  • @deadgremlin3141
    @deadgremlin3141 3 года назад +132

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

    • @BrandonSG13
      @BrandonSG13 3 года назад +1

      Much simpler game, connect 4

    • @ratneshchandna
      @ratneshchandna 2 года назад +12

      I wanna learn how to do the en passante in Connect 4

    • @ginamason7658
      @ginamason7658 2 года назад

      F a c t s

  • @benlove8520
    @benlove8520 Год назад

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

  • @postmoderne1825
    @postmoderne1825 4 месяца назад +1

    Thanks a bunch, just recommended it to a friend 🙏

  • @nyphron3109
    @nyphron3109 3 года назад +312

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

    • @benr6918
      @benr6918 3 года назад +4

      I remember my first En passant.

    • @anturanggatantra2137
      @anturanggatantra2137 3 года назад +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 года назад +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.

  • @xxultimategamerxx2523
    @xxultimategamerxx2523 3 года назад +48

    "The checkmate I like to call In-Your-Face"

  • @kerrywebb8519
    @kerrywebb8519 11 месяцев назад

    This was really useful, thank you. I am a new fan!

  • @youssefsabban1069
    @youssefsabban1069 3 года назад +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 года назад

      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 года назад +1

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

  • @LincolnsDementure
    @LincolnsDementure 3 года назад +36

    I’ve always loved chess even since I was a kid but I always found it too hard to remember the moves and rules when I was younger but being older now I’ve rediscovered how much I love it and this video really helped me get back into the swing of things and was also really informative, I’ve subscribed and I’ll be checking out your other videos to help me along the way
    Thank you :)

  • @7fall
    @7fall 3 месяца назад

    Immensely helpful- thanks!

  • @narugabmonteron1126
    @narugabmonteron1126 2 месяца назад

    Thanks man!!! Thus video was so helpfull because i kinda stopped playing chess for years and im trying to learn again!

  • @JimmyLundberg
    @JimmyLundberg 3 года назад +95

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

    • @Jouzou87
      @Jouzou87 3 года назад +24

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

    • @WideMouth
      @WideMouth 3 года назад +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 года назад

      Is this a wooosh?

    • @abailumlerrad1037
      @abailumlerrad1037 3 года назад

      @@neoomneoom8536 who

  • @Yosf_Nidali
    @Yosf_Nidali Год назад +126

    I'm playing chess these days with my nephews and I enjoy it, thanks for your video, it helped me.

  • @ahmedshahid2441
    @ahmedshahid2441 Год назад

    It's quite informative and I got to learn many new moves on checkmate and how to begin thank you for your video

  • @beverlyduquette
    @beverlyduquette Год назад

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

  • @TheSoulCrisis
    @TheSoulCrisis 2 года назад +6

    This video was awesome and so helpful! Really helped to pin down the fundamentals and highlight just how deep the game of chess really goes with all the moves every piece can make and even combination moves, plus developing an active sense of strategy.