21 Positional Chess Concepts

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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:35 - #1 (Avoid bad bishops)
1:02 - #2 (Isolated pawns are good targets)
1:32 - #3 (Double isolated pawns are even better targets)
1:57 - #4 (Rooks should control open files)
2:29 - #5 (NEVER trade a good bishop for a bad knight)
3:08 - #6 (NEVER trade a good knight for a bad bishop)
3:39 - #7 (Trade your BAD pieces for opponent's GOOD pieces)
4:25 - #8 (Be CAREFUL moving pawns forward)
5:19 - #9 (Rooks are great on the 7th/2nd ranks)
6:11 - #10 (1 pawn can stop 2 pawns)
7:17 - #11 (Blockade and attack backward pawns)
8:42 - #12 (Create protected passed pawns)
10:06 - #13 (Trade off fianchettoed bishop with battery)
11:16 - #14 (Bait opponent to create pawn weaknesses)
12:29 - #15 (A good knight on an outpost is worth a rook)
14:04 - #16 (Sometimes you should sac a rook for a knight and pawn)
15:00 - #17 (Put pawns on opposite color from your bishops)
15:46 - #18 (Protect bishop with a pawn)
16:27 - #19 (Weak color complex)
17:55 - #20 (Blockade pawns with pieces to hinder development)
20:18 - #21 (Minority Attack)
22:30 - BONUS TIP

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@ChessVibesOfficial 2 жыл бұрын

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@ogdenjc 2 жыл бұрын

This is awesome. Maybe I can finally beat my ***hole friend who's won the past 50 games in a row that we've played.

@TK5280. 2 жыл бұрын

@@ogdenjc I feel that lol

@flippingbalisong3452 2 жыл бұрын

nah im stuck at like 300 ): i guess im an ape....

@hello_i_exist_uwu 2 жыл бұрын

What’s elo

@samuraiunites2845 2 жыл бұрын

I'm stuck at 1200

@urmama54 2 жыл бұрын

i appreciate your straightforward non-egoic teaching style from a 1000 rated player who don't wanna wade through the bs

@Bjorlin1 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed, this is what everyone should do. Straight to the point.

@unliving_ball_of_gas 2 жыл бұрын

This channel made me go from 300 to 700 real quick in just 3?/4 months. It's easy to understand and straight to the point. Thumbs up!

@illwill6205 2 жыл бұрын

@@unliving_ball_of_gas hey, do you started with learning openings or you just randomly develop at first then when we get little better on our own we could learn openings maybe?!

@TheGreatDanish Жыл бұрын

@@illwill6205 start with whats comfortable with you! I got interested in chess because I read a book of openings when I was like in 4th grade, and had to back-fill a lot of basic concepts as I learned. So if you wanna start by learning openings because that's whats cool to you? Go for it. But remember that openings are just the start. There's a whole entire game afterwords and videos like this help. :)

@michaelmassaro4375 Жыл бұрын

Egotistical very true

@JM-gz1cp 2 жыл бұрын

As a player who is always trying to improve my positional chess. The concept to block your opponents pawns to prevent development is indeed life changing. Thanks for this video.

@marcoengland186 2 жыл бұрын

literally blew my mind when he showed it - its genius i cant believe i never thought about it like that

@prim16 2 жыл бұрын

This really is one of the best chess channels out there for learning. It's like a hidden gem, like for this quality content you would expect half a million subs at least.

@KironKabir 2 жыл бұрын

i agree, he’s doing what other chess tubers should have done a long time ago. good job nelson

@Ikyou34 2 жыл бұрын

Yes

@JurijFedorov 2 жыл бұрын

There are much better and older channels with only 200K subs. Daniel Naroditsky for example.

@darrylkassle361 2 жыл бұрын

@@JurijFedorov you mean better than Nelson’s?

@kingghidorah5271 2 жыл бұрын

@@JurijFedorov But Nelson is better at teaching than Daniel. He has the ability to simplify everything so we can understand his points much easier.

@dennisharrell2236 2 жыл бұрын

Whenever I am in a chess slump I always spend a few days studying positional chess. It restores my confidence and improves my game.

@satedampo4823 2 жыл бұрын

For me its usually studying endgame, it's quite relaxing when there's only so little piece on the board.

@Reedgram Жыл бұрын

U are just like me fr

@snortplug9582 Жыл бұрын

@@satedampo4823 yeah endgame calculation are one of the most fun things in chess

@caroljung1310 Жыл бұрын

That's the exact reason I'm here today lol

@The_Memer6969 10 ай бұрын

Me too. I felt depressed studying new openings but I feel relaxed studying tactics and tips. I prefer this informative and to the point better than levy's engaging and loud vids.Though he is very entertaining as commentator.

@DeZomer35 2 жыл бұрын

You are a hole in the market by making this kind of video's. No one explains these concepts like you do. Keep uploading good content for the chess community !

@chesstime_0720 2 жыл бұрын

True

@archimedeis 2 жыл бұрын

It's crazy how much I've learned from this channel in the past 2 months. Thank you for all the amazing content.

@stickplayzrblx6901 2 жыл бұрын

Yes Ty let me tell you my story for whoever reads this, I’m a kid about 10 and my parents have enrolled me into a chess club and I thought OMG I KNOW NOTHING ABOUT IT so I found this channel and started watching your videos and I’m way better TY FOR CREATING YOUR CHANNEL I APPRECIATE IT!!!👏👍

@fastgames_pvp7705 Жыл бұрын

@@stickplayzrblx6901 what's ur elo currently?

@mohammedashraf.1463 11 ай бұрын

@@fastgames_pvp7705 your elo?

@whitepony8443 2 жыл бұрын

Good knight is helpful especially when you're going to hit the pillow. I use good knight all the time.

@nickeastmusic9930 2 жыл бұрын

lol

@knownas2017 2 жыл бұрын

Name checks out

@thefucksthisabout 2 жыл бұрын

Is your knight white in colour? Or whenever it pees does a white thin colour liquid come out. 🌚

@SidarOk 2 жыл бұрын

As the famous song goes: Let tonite gonna be a good knight

@BenOnuMuDiyorum 2 жыл бұрын

And I truly prefer a good knight over a bad bishop. That's always safer.

@gnpar 2 жыл бұрын

11:19 "make a bad move in the hope that your opponent will make an even worse move as a result". Classic positional chess concept 🤣

@oskarpaulander4027 2 жыл бұрын

As a ~2100 player I kind of know all these (some from theoretical learning, some just intuitevely) but your videos are really good. Good pace, pedagogical. Doesn't hurt to go over the basics every now and then and there is always one or two details I've missed or overlooked so I really enjoy your videos.

@jeanjasinczuk7543 2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, also as a ~2100 player and many years of playing chess, I found that video over simplified. It is missing some game sample for how to fully take advantage of those strategic principles and how the other side can and will try to find counter play in those situation.

@fccgrnp2968 2 жыл бұрын

@@jeanjasinczuk7543 its not a tutorial for us yw

@shubhamvibhuti 2 жыл бұрын

2100 elo or lichess???

@oskarpaulander4027 2 жыл бұрын

@@shubhamvibhuti haven't played for "real" in over a decade. Lichess I'm around 2200

@uselessdegenerate7565 2 жыл бұрын

@@oskarpaulander4027 that's like 1700 on CC

@ShoopDaWhoop621 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Learned 2 new terms! "Battery" (lining up two pieces) and "Outpost" (a knight who cannot be attacked by pawns)

@maikoui 2 жыл бұрын

Isnt outpost a square that can not be attacked by pawns?

@shrochrome 2 жыл бұрын

@@maikoui yeah

@geoffreygeorge999 Жыл бұрын

@@maikoui true

@johna3863 2 жыл бұрын

As someone just getting back into chess, this is the most instructive channel out there, bar none:)

@chesstime_0720 2 жыл бұрын

For sure

@raymondmcyeetface6850 10 ай бұрын

This channel is one of the biggest helps to me. I’m 1200 and still climbing! Every once in a while, going back to old videos and relearning basic concepts really helps.

@LegendOfThin 2 жыл бұрын

Such an underrated channel, so so helpful. Keep up with this and you'll no doubt get your time in the spotlight

@mospc4993 2 жыл бұрын

Hello, Nelson It would be great if you keep doing these types of videos, you are easy to understand, clear, and concise. You seem to be a naturally gifted teacher. I am just exploring your channel right now so I don't know all the videos. Here is a suggestion: making specific videos on some of these principles and general concepts, showing examples on how to get the best out of them, as the attacker, and prevent them (if possible), as the defender. It does not need to be 25 videos for the 25 principles, but just a few, stand-alone videos for the most important principles and concepts. I wish you all the best. You are on the right track to keep growing your channel. Cheers from Colombia! from a faithful subscriber.

@vitoamodio1229 2 жыл бұрын

I'm only half through and I already think this video is gold. Can't wait to put all this concepts in practice. Thank you so much!!!

@shannonjones8877 2 жыл бұрын

This is fantastic instructional content. For one, i didn't know a lot of these. For two, it actually gives practical examples for what a good knight vs good bishop is. For three, it provides guidance on when to disregard the point system for sacrificing pieces. I appreciate this so much. Thank you.

@Proflaxis 2 жыл бұрын

I think this is a great video for many beginner to intermediate players. Kudos man. Well done.

@tahahassan3738 2 жыл бұрын

Nelson, although I know these points, your explanations have so nicely consolidated my knowledge. A massive help. Thank you.

@burcgurel9575 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been practicing chess for many years, and this channel & videos are on another level. Simple - short - to the point. Thank you!

@mikebikekite1 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent roundup. Any chance you could do a part II of this with more subtle strategies?

@kruksog 2 жыл бұрын

You're killing it Nelson. Thanks so much for these.

@saisaketh7243 2 жыл бұрын

Love it.. gems of wisdom. I was struggling against fianchetto. Love to see more videos.

@MacAnthony209 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate your channel and the way you explain concepts so they’re easy for me to understand. Thank you.

@robertstrong6639 2 жыл бұрын

As a 1900 player, (advanced), I still may forget these simple principles when playing on the clock, a very practical instructional here!

@nighthawk984 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks again for the excellent video. I am getting surrounded by the post-it notes having all the knowledge that you have provided in this video and your previous videos.

@mihaicotet6509 2 жыл бұрын

Great to find you on this channel, Nelson. I got into chess a few years ago and I enjoy your videos, I think you are very good at teaching. We used to play soccer at UTD ages ago, and had no idea back then you're into chess, so it was a nice surprise to find you here. All the best.

@egnite8942 2 жыл бұрын

Tysm! Keep making these videos, helps me a lot! Just got to 1900 correspondence because of you 💓

@ludwiglarsson3352 2 жыл бұрын

I went in to this thinking "I will be happy if I understand a single one of these principles" (I am a big noob with only around 700 rating). But this was actually super beneficial for me. Much simpler concepts than I expected. While there were a bunch of them which I already knew, I learnt several new things which will try to keep in mind.

@karthikshanker9598 2 жыл бұрын

That's a great video. Thank you so much, i appreciate the way you teach - the concepts are crystal clear.

@stiffiron 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! That was a really helpful video! That helps my understanding A LOT! Thank you!

@NisseHult101 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent quality tutorials, and not too long videos either. Looking forward to see more, possibly slightly higher level stuff?! Subbed!

@dirkpeloquin1425 2 жыл бұрын

One of the best things you showed wasn’t even a main concept, but at 4:15 you showed how the nF3 move is susceptible to a pin; something I often find myself walking into.

@MrTsetso 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, man! Very usefull, though I already knew most of those tactics it was useful to see them again explained so well!

@alexandrapopovicova8370 Жыл бұрын

I really appreciate these sort of videos, condense information in short period of time. I always pick up 1 or 2 ideas and try to implement them in my next chess games. Then rewatch and pick another 1 or 2 concepts. Helps me learn. Thank you!

@rannikkolainen_ 2 жыл бұрын

This is such an amazing compilation. Thank you for putting it together!

@williambettis2961 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great lessons. I'm enjoying them and getting a lot out of them.

@acesound6017 2 жыл бұрын

love that you used the Alekhine defense for the creating pawn weaknesses section Its one of my favorite defenses for that reason even if its not the most practical ever

@_bones_jones 2 жыл бұрын

Im rated 1100 ish and always stuck for moves to make in pretty standard games, I'll make it to move 12 or so and struggle to find the right place for my minor pieces. The videos you've uploaded (especially this one!) have made these sticky situations SO much easier to navigate. I've noticed subtle mid-game moves I normally wouldn't realise are game changers! 1200+ here we come! :)

@hatim410362 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video, thank you so much! I like how you explain things in very easy short way, continue like that, love ur channel!

@chesscannonball7572 2 жыл бұрын

Great lesson! Good examples and clearly explained. Going to share with son and daughter.

@DocMatthews0311 2 жыл бұрын

Wow. I have decided to jump back into the game after a decade of just casual games with my Dad & friends. I decided that I would really study the game and started to look at some YT vids. This is the best one I’ve run across in the past 3 months. Definitely subbing . 👍🏽

@philburns5656 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Covers pretty much the knowledge I have. Can you do a follow-up on this? Like 21 more advanced positional concepts or tips?

@MrBrix3 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Nelson, always providing good information........keep up the great work !

@philiproschactor 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks this was a great video. very useful, really interesting 👏

@VollDerBrummer1 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man. Playing chess for years and learned something today. Was very easy and smooth to listen to. Your cannel rocks!

@billpence5444 2 жыл бұрын

this video is amazing. Love everything about it! good vibes dude :)

@ashvinim 2 жыл бұрын

Thankyou for sharing the tactics.

@tottenvillelegend826 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for the tips and advice!

@robnorcia3818 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, learning so much from you and these videos!

@thepug991 2 жыл бұрын

Solid first video to watch from you. Keep it up man!

@cloudforest4087 Жыл бұрын

All of these tips are greatly needed. Thanks for showing.

@kaidoChess 2 жыл бұрын

Always love the tips man! Great vid Nel

@waynecwk 2 жыл бұрын

This channel is so underrated! You deserve much more recognition for sure! Thanks for the useful content! 👍

@alejrandom6592 Жыл бұрын

This is gold. Thanks for sharing this with us ❤

@ltisenotem 2 жыл бұрын

You're a legend. I watch one of your videos every few weeks and my elo is increasing because of these concepts you talk about. Awesome info

@RaffiTheQuokka 2 жыл бұрын

thanks man, nice content as always!

@FrankCrocker 2 жыл бұрын

Yet another amazing video. Appreciate the content and keep up the good work!

@ardnfast Жыл бұрын

I'm part of the way through this video, and although I have an understanding of these ideas so far, you really bring them out and solidify them well. Thanks 👍

@politotrujillo1722 2 жыл бұрын

This was such an important video you probably know most of this but even after a full year of playing 5-10 chess games a day I came out with at about 5 new concepts for attacking and defending

@zacharyb295 2 жыл бұрын

Your content is consistently great. My game has improved considerably thanks to you. Congrats on 100k!

@madisont3123 Жыл бұрын

your vids are super helpful. something i discovered recently was how useful it is to pin a pawn to a king because it helps to open up both squares very close to the king

@syoudipta Жыл бұрын

I'm surely showing this to one more person who will definitely benefit from this video. Thanks for making this great content.

@lepaux Жыл бұрын

By far the best chess instructional channel, thanks Nelson Lopez you rock like a true chess rockstar! Not only a great guy and player but a fantastic teacher!

@GeorgiosMichalopoulos Жыл бұрын

Amazing, simple, to the point tips! Thank you!

@tim7589 2 жыл бұрын

It’s a really good recap. Thank you!

@titodalessandro1909 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I learned a lot. Very good refreshers .

@peterkrauliz5400 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent pieces of advice Nelson. 👍

@mynameisyasser 2 жыл бұрын

That box arrow thing was excellent (to work out if a King can catch a pawn in time)

@JFBassett2050 2 жыл бұрын

As always, GREAT STUFF!!! Thanks much, John

@tuddgrimley8532 2 жыл бұрын

17:55 This one tops the list for me, White sticking something on d6 and blocking the pawn on d7 has ruined me in a lot of games in the Taimanov Sicilian. It's not a check, capture or attack so it can be easy to overlook. It's such a strong positional concept that it's nearly a tactic

@robertcollins3052 Жыл бұрын

Excellent teaching-much appreciated!

@danglasscock4273 2 жыл бұрын

You are awesome! Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge

@Josh-cd4pt 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video! Exactly what I was looking for.

@ShaShaSha534 Жыл бұрын

Your video is amazing. Thank you!

@HaischkaEST Жыл бұрын

This is incredible! Thank you :)

@MuhammadKhan-nj8qq 2 жыл бұрын

This video has really helped me. Thanks.

@gingangong 2 жыл бұрын

this is gold, thanks for your videos

@caroljung1310 Жыл бұрын

The box method is really useful in bullet and rushed blitz endgames to determine fast whether a pawn has advanced enough, thanks!

@denvergriffin5555 2 жыл бұрын

Delighted I found your channel. Terrific pointers.

@Steve-cv7qv 9 ай бұрын

Nelson, I love your videos you get to the point have a ton of content in a very short period of time!! Thank you!!!

@dylanwerts3727 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video, thank you so much

@anuproy1062 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! You are my favourite now! I love chess, but never could learn it formally. Learning from you at 42!!

@thembastaff Жыл бұрын

this was really helpful thank you so much

@rahawala 2 жыл бұрын

This is a really wonderful way to teach concepts. In theory I already understood these ideas, but I can't tell you the number of times I've made these mistakes in game. Seeing them explained in such a concise way in succession with examples is so helpful. I need to make it a point to periodically watch this vid. Thank you!

@jameslonergan4830 2 жыл бұрын

It's like bad data vs. good data. Bad data just sits there. It isn't activated. Good data is activated. It has an objective. For me, the way he explains these concepts activates the bad data (OK, I understand these concepts) into good data (OK, I'm going to utilize these concepts to win).

@yousseflahbabi3842 3 ай бұрын

Love number 20. First time I hear about that. Thank you for sharing !

@x13xmonkey 2 жыл бұрын

Quick and strait to the point! Keep it up:)

@DavidMoreharts 2 жыл бұрын

Quality, as always. I appreciate your videos

@garthosburn7109 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much really helpful

@georgechen1124 2 жыл бұрын

Big thanks!!! A true gem among all chess tutorials!!!

@rogerzhang5993 2 жыл бұрын

Every time I watch someone else my ELO goes down but when I watch your videos my ELO goes up. Thank you for making very digestible chess videos that are highly effective.

@srenpetersen8060 Жыл бұрын

Nelson is a incredible good chess teacher. Very instructive stuff. Im rated 1362 in OTB chess and my chess understanding has gotten better watching his videos. ☺

@marcocostantini1111 2 жыл бұрын

This channel is next level. Thank you!!!

@momoaux3673 9 ай бұрын

great video, thank for the tips!

@lepaux 2 жыл бұрын

Many thanks, your channel is awesome!

@rainerausdemspring3584 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent as always. In some openings one side deliberately plays with an isolated pawn (often on d4 or d5) for some other positional advantage. Of course, fore beginners ist is a good rule of 👍 to avoid them 👌.

@quentincastroniemann7530 2 жыл бұрын

I love playing with the isolated d-pawn, which will create more open lines for my pieces 😄. Especially because modern chess shows how strong dynamic play can be.

@NisseHult101 2 жыл бұрын

@@quentincastroniemann7530 Yes, it is a trade-off: One accepts a possible long-term disadvantage (isolated pawn) for the gain of a short-term advantage (active piece play). (Almost a sort of positional gambit, one could say.) Then it is up the two players how those advantages/disadvantages is best used.