I'm now a GM because of this video

These types of beginners videos are really the only type of videos on this channel that I'm able to follow and truly understand. Please make more of them Anna!

I've been playing chess for 40 years. This is one of the best videos I've ever seen concerning beginner mistakes. Great job, Anna

I do mistake 3 a lot. The reason is that as a beginner less pieces means simpler game. So I have to feeling to be able to strategize more after an null exchange.

This video is not only a great education in chess, it is also a great example of how to do a video.

Thank you Anna for being our chess teacher. :) The point of using your king in the endgame was something that really resonated with me because sometimes I have noticed that I just activated my king too late and ended up losing the game because of that.

Based on what Anna has seen she could easily do a "And here are the next 50 mistakes players make" video.

Anna, this is really helpful. I just started playing and you got me thinking more about why and where I'm moving my pieces! Appreciate you!

Thank you, Anna. Wonderful content for all ages as always. The point about not being scared of losing a bad bishop, was a really good point to remember. Practicing activating my king in an endgame has saved me from my horrible lost positions quite a few times. Not blundering a draw in a king and pawn endgame can be really hard when you're down to a couple of seconds though!

3:10 I like trading pieces in bullet games, specially if it's the opponent's knight which are often too annoying and hard to calculate

Calculating attackers and defenders is really good. Very helpful. Tack så mycket!

This is a nice video. Thank you. I think that the biggest beginner mistake that I've and many others make relates to king safety, specifically castling - not castling at all, castling too late or castling to the wrong side of the board (undefended by other minor/major pieces).

Anna, this is a HUGE help! And thanks for keeping your channel chess-focused, although you don't let that stop you from doing other fun things you want to do.

Anna is such a good explainer and explains extremely well abt wat we should and shouldnt do and why. So educational and informative! Keep up the good work anna and continue posting awesome content!😊

I would add to point No 4. Always check what defence you are taking away before you move a piece. For example at my lowly level very often you have a piece defending the queen which when you move causes a file or diagonal to open and consequent loss if there is an enemy piece strategically placed ie bishops stowed away in the back ranks!

I really appreciate this video, especially the part about considering where your piece is on the board as opposed to where your opponent's piece it at on the board when exchanging a piece as opposed to simply looking at the value of each piece irrespective of each piece's position . That makes so much sense but I had never thought of it that way before.👍👍👍

I popped into your stream a week or two ago to say that your vids from pogchamps were my favorite to learn from as a beginner. Thank you so much for making more of these!! I absolutely love your teaching style

thank you for taking the time to explain the fundementals and especially why they are the way they are you are very easy to watch and I love this kind of content bravo 🔥🔥

Anna, The advice about the number of attackers is SO VALUABLE! I've been playing for about 2-years and had not made that connection. I used this logic is several of my games this morning. Also, reversed to where if I'm being attacked by two pieces, I try to guard with two pieces.... thank you!

I just started plat chezz and this helped alot! A whole new world open up for me! Tack för underhållande videos anna! Cheers from sweden

I could play chess all day if I had you as my mentor. You have such a passion for the game and explain it lamens terms. Love your videos.

As a corollary to #3, it's also worth noting that taking "free" pieces is not always the best choice, especially if that piece is a pwn (sometimes, it is just a blunder). I learned that the hard way playing Chinese chess (close enough for the purposes of this advice) against a far stronger opponent. He offered me a handicap that allowed me to box him in very badly. He knew my greed, and fed me a pwn. After taking that pwn, everything went to hell, and he won easily.

I play casual and not often but I enjoy the game. This is exactly what I needed ; a quick sensible easy to understand lesson.

Love, the energy you apply to teaching!!! I could have used this information before becoming a mediocre player with bad habits

Learning to activate king during endgame was a huge boon to my win rate. Absolutely vital!

I am a complete beginner and this helps soooo much! Thank you!!

Thank you so much Anna. This chess mistakes video was so much better than so many others on KZfaq.

Great video-it really does target beginners and provide useful and understandable information. I started playing chess more regularly about a month ago and I learned these lessons the hard way! If only I had seen this video first! Thank you so much/tak tak/gracias!

another informative video! thank you Anna!! 🙏

Great video. I would have also included learning the points value of each piece. Pawn = 1, Bishop = 3, Knight = 3, Rook = 5, Queen = 9, King = (infinity).

Great advice, thank you for sharing, your videos have helped me loads! 😊

I've been playing for a couple years now but I still found the endgame explanation very useful.

Thanks Anna; did learn & more importantly, understood. Most of the time we can't keep up with your thinking because you & yours are so quick -- which is good. We need to study more, and of course, practice. We don't even have a board and pieces, stationary or electric, so all we do is watch and listen. However, there's great hope as long as you keep up the motivation and ambition for chess enthusiasts. 🌹

Great advices. Blunders were my big problem. Started to give it a few more observations each move.

Thanks for the tips. Haven't played chess since I was young and seeing some of your videos has really given me the spark I once had playing with my dad. Cheers.

Oh my goodness, so much to remember. I'm very new to chess, and this seems to be a lot to take in. Thank You for the instructional video. I watched one of your videos which teaches about moving pieces, and keeping them protected which helped me which I'm very thankful for because I was just moving them all over the place which just frustrated me to no end. Many thanks for these videos.

Thank you so much for helping me be a stronger player. :) I'll keep trying to get better. :)

Im a beginner trying to improve, and your videos are really helping me, keep up the good work!

Thank you very much Ana for these important concepts to be able to improve in chess. Kind regards from Peru 🙌

This is an excellent video. Very clear and helpful. Thanks 😀

You are making very good content and seem like a cool person. I like the chess hustler Videos, especially when you beat them. Keep doing a good job.

4:20 can someone help me with the bishop situation. If u move bishop to h4 then the opponent can go pawn to g5 attacking it to then make you bishop move back which only loses you tempo and increases your opponents control of the board. Can someone type the moves that follow bh4? Also if black were to kingside castle I guess that would make them lose good king safety by moving the bishop but wouldn’t they just castle queenside instead then.

Thanks again Anna for a good video and your info. Could you give a good suggestion on a chess app for pc? To practice alone but also to try yourself with online players?

Amazing video I have never been rated this is everything I've learnt is having the control of the centre and calculating apponents moves not just my own, I've always went back to basics forks, pins, skewers thankyou for this video🔥🙏

You should do a video on the things a player should accomplish in their first ten moves. 1) develop your minor pieces 2) gain control in the center 3) castle 4) ... The first five things to do to become a "chess player" instead of a wood pusher are ... Learn the basic tactics; pin, fork, discovered attack, x-ray, remove the defender, increase pressure on a weak piece, ... Review and learn GM games with the opening theme so you don't get busted in the opening. Learn strategic ideas like opening lines for your bishops, posting a supported knight on the 5th or sixth(!) rank in a hole, placing rooks on open or half-open files, not using your queen early on a fruitless attack, ... Endgame play needs to be learned and understood earlier than new players believe. How to improve a position after the opening is the final part of the first lessons. Many new-ish players, after the opening, can't form a good plan to implement in the middle game. Then their opponent gets the initiative and wins.

More 11 mistakes. Dont feel miserable for loosing, even the best experienced loose. The mistake number one: loose a pawn or a piece with no compensation. Number two: not preventing a knight double attack. Number three: pinning. Number four: Not seeing the checkmate threat. Number five: voracious chess style without regarding chess pieces. This one I enjoy the most! Number six: delaying your pieces development. Number seven: playing without thinking. Number eight: playing an opening or a defense you dont know. Number nine: having pieces blocked. Number 10: Try to force a draw game an ending loosing it. My second most prefered. Number 11: Your opponent left a piece unprotected and you didnt take it.

As always excellent help and advice . Thank you for your help !

Thank you so much for this instructional style video!!!

Really well said! I think all of these are really good points that every beginner should know!

This is really nice video. You are clear, articulate and the presentation is excellent. I'm not a complete beginner but I still found this worth watching.

Excelente video Anna! Muy útil para principiantes como yo. También es muy últil cuando juegas y explicas tus movimientos. Gracias.

Very well described and demonstrated! Among the best 15 minutes I've spent on KZfaq this year! Thanks, Anna.

Exchanging minor pieces is a major tactic used by intermediate and strong players. The purpose is to create an imbalance. When there is an imbalance, a good positional player can for the position to favor his strength against the opponent's weakness. As you discussed briefly, trading your bad bishop for your opponent's good bishop is always worth a look. You shouldn't do it just out of reflex, but it deserves a look.

I thought the explanation and examples on king actively in the endgame was really good. It's clear I've been pushing pawns way too early. I'll try this tip out. Thanks!

Great video! Ive just discovered your channel. Ive watched s few more of your videos and now im a subscriber 😊p.s. your point about making sure your king is active in the endgame is a new concept for me. Im sure it will help me win more games. Thanks!

That's very helpful indeed. Many thanks, Anna. Always a joy.

So, I'm being taught chess by a supermodel... life is amazing!!!

bro is it just me or is she fine?

Thanks for that, Anna. I'd like your opinion on a Double Fianchetto opening and whether ceding the 4 center squares can be an advantage, sometimes. Thanks, again.

Thank you, do more like this PLEASE!

You are the prettiest chess player I've ever seen, and you're darn good at chess, too.

Why do woman have to undress to explain something ?

These tip videos have been so good. I have never been a very good player, and these videos have greatly improved my game. Thanks Anna

Great stuff, I keep learning new and valuable lessons from you!

Thanks Anna and as a beginner I will use it in my next game. 👍

thanks Anna. This is very well done, and absolutely helpful!

I recommended this channel to some friends who are just starting with chess, keep up the good work!

Thank you - just starting to play and my brother has played a lot in the Peace Corps. I can’t have my younger brother beating me so your help is greatly appreciated 👍🏻

Thanks Anna i've lost a lot of end games before today because i do the classic mistake you mentioned don't hsve an active king this makes alot of sense

Great video. Very informative for a novice like me. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks to discovering you on KZfaq I have just started playing again after 30 years and this clip is GREAT!! ❤thank you ❤

Thank you Anna! Fantastic video, great lessons

Thank you mostly I had these mistakes covered but I did leearn few more things so I'm glad I watched it.

This is a good video Anna. I can't tell you how many times I've moved pieces foolishly without calculating all the defenders on the square I was moving to. You explain it very well. Thank you

Siempre dicen que se debe mover hacia el centro, en todos los videos que he visto dicen eso, pero la verdad nunca entiendo la razón, hasta ahora. No sabia que era ese el motivo. Gracias por dejarlo claro :D

Watching your content has made a real impact on my game... saying I am thankful doesn't seem enough 🙏

Could you perhaps do a video about the most common mistakes that intermediate players make?

Thank you 😊. Good tips.

Great vid and explanations!

Thanks a lot for the video, very helpful!

Hi from Brasil,Anna! Your videos are helping a lot to be better in chess. Thank u

Great advice. I’m new to chess & ty for the video.

Great video as always, Anna! :)

Fantastic video! Thank you so much!!

Hello Anna all the way from Louisiana!!! Thank u for these tips! Much appreciated. I’ve never been taught how to play chess. The only way I’ve ever learned is by losing and having many blunders. This is a good vid. Thank you again!

Thanks a Lot, very clear and helpfull video !

Anna , I been playing chess for nearly 40 years but your video here really fixed my game , I was making rookie mistakes but not my game is better then ever , thanks!

Anna, many thanks for these 5 tips. I'm getting back into playing chess since I teach a chess club in a former British school in Moscow. I've been playing Go since college when a friend introduced it to me. I usually play Go on computers online on a 9x9 board. I think Go helps me look for the best offense and defensive chess moves. I learned good tips from your video today. Thanks.

Good tips. I've played for years, but not regularly enough to be a very good player. But I'm not a complete novice either, as I basically knew all of these tips. The problem is I play 10 minute games and often get low on time. If I have 40 seconds left, and am thinking of swapping, I can't take too much time to determine if I am swapping for a weaker piece or not. So sometimes I just blindly swap, especially if I'm taking a knight. My opponents knights always scare me. And I also can't take much time before doing a move to make sure my opponent doesn't have that square covered with more pieces than me. I have to tell at a quick glance in both of these cases. Otherwise I could lose on time. That's not always easy when pressured for time and that's been my problem -doing quick moves without blundering. Playing longer games would help, but I like quick games more.

Very helpful, thanks for posting.

Siga haciendo videos así. Ayudan mucho!

Thank you so much Anna you have inspired me to start playing again but the computer is beating me most times and Im only at level 2 of 6 difficulty. Im sure these instructions will help me improve my game 🤠👍

She really helps to understand how to look at the board.

Loved it. Really useful. Thanks Anna!

Thanks so much, I’m a complete beginner but finally managed to get my opponent into checkmate!! This video helped a lot I’m dominating those four center squares

The way you teach is perfect for my brain. Honestly bless this channel

Great instructional video, very helpful thanks

Very helpful ! Learned much, watching this video.

Excellent video. Well explained. Thank you

Great, I never thought I would watch a video about volleyball for so long. But I definitely know how to do better long jumps.