We were all here before! You can always go far beyond what you think possible. I struggled hitting 1000 before and now I'm over 1700 a few years later. You got this!
Congrats man! You did it! I myself am an adult learner and everything just takes longer 😭😭😭 any other things you’re interested in learning? Like I had a 6 month Rubik’s solving phase 🤣 just never stop learning! It’s the fountain of youth
Thanks! Probably just keep better at chess I’m still enjoying it. I learned the Rubik’s cube in high school so got that out of the way luckily haha. Used to solve it under a minute but forgot all the combos at this point.
@@IvanLChess Nice!!!! Sub one minute is at least good for a 1200 equivalent chess elo :) Quick question while you are here. When I was completing my journey to 1000 chess elo as an adult learner, wasn't playing Chess just the most stressful thing!? I've done so many competitive things in my life, but yet as soon as I hit that "play" button it is anxiety inducing. haha. I will keep playing and enjoying chess, but getting in the right headspace to play is not something I may ever get used to :)
Welcome to the club, I found holding on to it as much of a Challenge and fell back to 780 and now rest at my best performance at 1200 ISH though it can be lost much easier just keep chilling and it's great to see you snagged it with such style points well done
That seems to be how it goes for me too. I break a milestone, then drop below 2, 3 or even 4 times before I finally hold onto it permanently. There's a difference between hitting 1000 as your peak, and having 1000 as your natural rating.
@IvanLChess Absolutely, and this doesn't take away from your accomplishment. You're officially a 1000 elo player. Just don't get discouraged if you dip back down -- it will only be temporary.
@@IvanLChess that's exactly it achieving this milestone is probably the best feeling in chess was for me, I am not really fussed to reach 1500 personally though everyone differs there. Though I got a new outlook on rating and feel anyone from 950-1050 is really a. 1000 rated player as a few games can drop a lot of elo
Man I am so proud of you! Congratulations my friend! You have come such a long way! And 1000 elo is a big deal! It’s a huge accomplishment don’t sell yourself short. I’m so happy for you!
Amazing job man. 1000 Elo is a massive achievement, don't undermine this achievement by saying it's not big, just because you don't get a title doesn't mean it's not a showing of skill, hard work, and dedication.
CONGRATULATION IVAN You gave me motivation to keep going and I wanted you to succeed even when I was jealous of your consistency at times Road to 2000 ELO maybe? 🤔
@ Thank you, too. I discovered your channel soon after my baby was born and watched your videos while I was on childcare leave. I have enjoyed watching you improve your skills and enjoy the game.
Let’s goooo. As a bald middle-aged guy myself, I respect your grind! When I hit 1000 rapid I celebrated like crazy! 1000 blitz has been incredibly hard to hit for me. What’s your next chess goal? I love following your progress.
Good job, I also crossed that line yesterday after exactly 200 games, also playing 15/10 (I reckon we should be of similar age, too...the hairstyle is certainly the same). Just checked to be sure and we never played. I also play the Caro but with c5 against the advance. I'll sub and watch some older videos, because I always like these runs and enjoyed my time as well. It's quite rewarding to go from nothing to reasonable in any skill :) I'm struggling a bit with setting a realistic next goal. I think I'll aim for 1600 in 2025 which seems quite ambitious assuming things get exponentially harder. Race ya to 1200?
@IvanLChess that's what I do too. I try to even out the ratings but blitz is much more difficult for me because I tend to lose on time a lot when I'm winning lol
We got 1000 elo Ivan before gm Levy
lol! One is slightly easier than the other 😂😂
Do people actually think we are getting gm levy? 😂
Congrats! Now we push for 1500.
Good on you, man! 1000 is still better than like 80% of all chess players. It's been really cool to watch your journey!
Appreciate you following along!
We were all here before! You can always go far beyond what you think possible. I struggled hitting 1000 before and now I'm over 1700 a few years later. You got this!
At 11:00 you had Nd3 to force a trade, because if he takes the bishop back, you fork him with the pawn now defended by your knight.
Congrats my man, it was a long journey and you totally succeed, you're him
Thanks man 🙏🏼🙏🏼
So happy for you Ivan, huge congratulations on getting to 1000. It was well deserved
Thx bro 🙏🏼
Congrats man! You did it! I myself am an adult learner and everything just takes longer 😭😭😭 any other things you’re interested in learning? Like I had a 6 month Rubik’s solving phase 🤣 just never stop learning! It’s the fountain of youth
Thanks! Probably just keep better at chess I’m still enjoying it. I learned the Rubik’s cube in high school so got that out of the way luckily haha. Used to solve it under a minute but forgot all the combos at this point.
@@IvanLChess Nice!!!! Sub one minute is at least good for a 1200 equivalent chess elo :) Quick question while you are here. When I was completing my journey to 1000 chess elo as an adult learner, wasn't playing Chess just the most stressful thing!? I've done so many competitive things in my life, but yet as soon as I hit that "play" button it is anxiety inducing. haha. I will keep playing and enjoying chess, but getting in the right headspace to play is not something I may ever get used to :)
We want a Q&A session from the GOAT Ivan
Welcome to the club, I found holding on to it as much of a Challenge and fell back to 780 and now rest at my best performance at 1200 ISH though it can be lost much easier just keep chilling and it's great to see you snagged it with such style points well done
That seems to be how it goes for me too. I break a milestone, then drop below 2, 3 or even 4 times before I finally hold onto it permanently.
There's a difference between hitting 1000 as your peak, and having 1000 as your natural rating.
Thank you. I get what you’re saying. Even if I drop down I’ll still be happy to have gotten to this milestone at all
@IvanLChess Absolutely, and this doesn't take away from your accomplishment. You're officially a 1000 elo player. Just don't get discouraged if you dip back down -- it will only be temporary.
@@IvanLChess that's exactly it achieving this milestone is probably the best feeling in chess was for me, I am not really fussed to reach 1500 personally though everyone differs there. Though I got a new outlook on rating and feel anyone from 950-1050 is really a. 1000 rated player as a few games can drop a lot of elo
Its about the mental block. Once you reach 1000, playing 1000 rated players is way less scary
Congratulations man. I am so glad you made it.
Congrats dude.
Congrats
Congrats Ivan, You've really improved over these months. spotting those skewers and forks, and the back rank mate. 2000 here we come!!!!
Ty bro!
congratulations, my brotha :DD
You had pawn g4 force his bishop to g3 and trap is with f4, for several moves it was available, 5:11
Its one thing reaching a level . different story staying afloat , Congrats !
Man I am so proud of you! Congratulations my friend! You have come such a long way! And 1000 elo is a big deal! It’s a huge accomplishment don’t sell yourself short. I’m so happy for you!
Appreciate ya Bill! You really helped me out at the start 🤜🤛
🤜🤛
I also hit 1000 like three days ago it's a milestone for all chess players
So inspiring keep it up. Cant wait to see more!
Congratulations!! Looking forward to the next series! (road to 1500? Learning new openings? Playing OTB?)
Congratulations on reaching 1000 elo! Welcome to the 1000 club.
Are you going to have another Road? Maybe road to 1200?
Road back to 800
Congrats Ivan!! 🎉
Congrats my man. I stopped following everyday but i got the notification that you did it and you have improved a fuck ton. Road to 1300 Elo now.
Thanks man 🙏🏼
Proud of you king
congradulations bro...
Fantastic 🎉, you’ve earned it! Merry Christmas!
Thanks dude, Merry Christmas!
Amazing job man. 1000 Elo is a massive achievement, don't undermine this achievement by saying it's not big, just because you don't get a title doesn't mean it's not a showing of skill, hard work, and dedication.
Also, 1500 Elo?
thanks bro. I probably won't go after a specific elo goal for now. I just want to play the game for the fun of it
@@IvanLChess Definately! It's only competitive if you make it!
Congratulations on your win! Will you start a new series called "Road to 2000?"
he should start with road to 1200 first
Thanks! Let’s not get ahead of ourselves haha
CONGRATULATION IVAN
You gave me motivation to keep going and I wanted you to succeed even when I was jealous of your consistency at times
Road to 2000 ELO maybe? 🤔
Thanks!! 🙏🏼
Probably no elo goals for now
Congratulations dude👍
Great job, man. Hopefully you continue playing and aiming higher. I reckon you could hit higher given the time.
Thanks man! And thanks for all the support along the way 🙏🏼
@ Thank you, too. I discovered your channel soon after my baby was born and watched your videos while I was on childcare leave. I have enjoyed watching you improve your skills and enjoy the game.
Congratulations!!!
Congratulations! Welcome to quadruple digit elos!
Congrats man. I’m having a struggle keeping my 800 elo rn. It’s definitely a grind. Good work! 1500 is next!
Thanks man.. keep playing and you’ll get there
Let’s goooo. As a bald middle-aged guy myself, I respect your grind! When I hit 1000 rapid I celebrated like crazy! 1000 blitz has been incredibly hard to hit for me. What’s your next chess goal? I love following your progress.
That’s awesome man. I have a few things in mind but nothing elo specific for now
congrats
Congrats man! I'm on the same journey myself! Would love a game at some point if your down
He did it
Nice man!!!
2000 when :D?
congratulations ivan ((:👊🏼
Road to 1500 must be your next target
Yay congrats!
Good job, I also crossed that line yesterday after exactly 200 games, also playing 15/10 (I reckon we should be of similar age, too...the hairstyle is certainly the same). Just checked to be sure and we never played. I also play the Caro but with c5 against the advance. I'll sub and watch some older videos, because I always like these runs and enjoyed my time as well. It's quite rewarding to go from nothing to reasonable in any skill :)
I'm struggling a bit with setting a realistic next goal. I think I'll aim for 1600 in 2025 which seems quite ambitious assuming things get exponentially harder. Race ya to 1200?
Congrats
Congrats!!
Lets goooo congratsss on 1k
Enjoyed it buddy great chess...earned a new subscriber!!
Congrats mate
🙏🏼
2,000 is pretty easy, but 4,000 is rough.
1000 elo before 2025!!!!!
Congratulations🎉
We did it!
congrats. you did that pretty quick! no more blundering your queen on a daily basis 😂
thanks! It turns out you lose a lot less when you don't give up your queen willy nilly all the time lol
didn't knew Vsauce played chess
Finally ❤❤❤❤
Congratulations brother 🎉🎉🎉
Ty bro!
Congrats!!!
Thanks! And thanks for being around so long
nice dude gg!!!
congrats
Congratulations 🧚✨
Oh self-spoiler! So much for the drama of watching these not knowing whether Ivan gets over the line. Still, congrats! Well done for persevering.
Thanks!
congratulation
Ty!
GG man !
I think he miss clicked, wanted QB4 instead of Qc3
Поздравляю!
congratz
Whats next??
I am back, good job : - )
congrat
CONGRATS NOW LETS GO FOR 1200 MAN I BELIVE and let de cat inside 😂
Thanks!
Also can’t.. busy playing chess lol
Congrat🎉
you should buy a cake for 1000 elo cause its an impressive milestone
Wooo gz🎉
good job just subbed 🥰
Good job :D
Congrats, I've reached 1000 elo like 2 months ago too
nice man, congrats 🎉
@IvanLChess Thanks
Congratulations…enjoy 🙂
Thanks man! 🙏🏼
Early Christmas gift!!! Now we eye the next goal of 1500?
Hey man, Whirllwiind here. Just wondering, whats next? Congrats btw 🎉
Hey thanks man. Probably just focus on having fun with the game/content and not hitting another elo goal for now
🎉🎉🎉 let's goooo
🥳🥳
I’m stuck at 960 need help with my endgame. Any suggestions / tips
Just keep playing!
DUDE CONGRATS! What about 1000 elo blitz? Lol
Thanks man. I want to get better at blitz next and take a break from the 30-50min games for a while
@IvanLChess that's what I do too. I try to even out the ratings but blitz is much more difficult for me because I tend to lose on time a lot when I'm winning lol
👏👏👏
LFGGG Massive bro the chess toddlers might be smoking us all with 2k+ elo but now you can beat 99% of people you see in real life 🤣
facts lol
my first name is ivan and my name is ivan L. and im 1000 elo too this is crazy
That’s actually hilarious 😂
15 min rapids zzz
Grats! It is probably best that you just quit now, there is no way that someone of your age will ever get to 1200. :P
Calling chess players gamers? Unsubed! 😡😂
Congrats!!
Congrats
Congrats
ty ty