EASY CHESS ENDGAMES: Rook & Pawn

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Chess endgames are important regardless if you are beginner, intermediate, or advanced. This video covers rook and pawn endgames - specifically Lucena, Philidor, Vancura, Short-side vs. Long-side defense, and practical examples.
FULL ENDGAMES: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rook_an...
0:00 Intro
0:34 EXAMPLE 1
2:21 PHILIDOR
6:17 LUCENA
11:22 VANCURA - ROOK PAWN
14:27 SHORT SIDE DEFENSE
17:08 FINAL EXAMPLE
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@Galexish 3 жыл бұрын

Watching this after blundering 4 winning endgames in a row

@ColHogan-bu2xq 3 жыл бұрын

Me too... well, not exactly four, but not in raw also...

@tylermiles9130 3 жыл бұрын

Rip man.. I’m just trying to solidify my game

@triplesevv 3 жыл бұрын

i feel you man

@stenn6514 3 жыл бұрын

I've stale mated games when i had queen bishop rook n he had only king... This game makes me suicidal

@ColHogan-bu2xq 3 жыл бұрын

@@stenn6514 Me too... only I forgot IMMEDIATELY.

@ryanjosephmccullough 3 жыл бұрын

"If you can't win with rook and four pawns vs rook, it might be time for checkers." - GothamChess Jan. 2021

@Passer7by 3 жыл бұрын

I'm 1100 and this hit too close to home.

@Livestreamlurker 3 жыл бұрын

I played a game where my opponent couldn't win a rook and 6 vs rook and 1 against me. He lost 4 pawns, we traded rooks and it was and h and g vs h. Traded a pawn and it was just king and rook pawn v king and that's a super easy draw.

@ChessInstructorSF 3 жыл бұрын

Who said that these 4 pawns are connected? You may have them scattered and no able to support each other, but then if you have such a position then it’s time for checkers, or even darts!

@thebus3181 3 жыл бұрын

Yesterday I played a cool endgame where I had 4 pawns for a Bishop and we both had rooks. The bishop didn’t stand a chance

@SpencerfromEarth 3 жыл бұрын

*sad 1200 noises*

@stephenkristianto5554 3 жыл бұрын

5:52 Ah, yes... The three steps I do in endgames: 1. Lose my rook 2. Lose my pawn 3. Lose

@scruffysean3640 3 жыл бұрын

It's a very popular technique!

@animesloversunited9069 Жыл бұрын

sry to break it to you but I'm better than you in that

@dejanpinter7644 Жыл бұрын

@@animesloversunited9069 did you think you could beat me at that??

@kzkaa. 10 ай бұрын

You forget step 0 : Losing your Queen

@wiadroman 3 жыл бұрын

Opening: this is when my pieces are not out yet, so I cannot hang them. Middle game: hanging pieces left and right. End game: this is when I have no pieces left to hang.

@ytsamdenyel7929 3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂 U mean u have no piece in the endgame XD

@ultimatedoug2227 2 жыл бұрын

accurate description of my games

@crying.sobbing.throwingup Жыл бұрын

opening: hangs minor pieces middle games: hangs queen and rooks endgame: loses or draws, wins only on time or abandonment

@eddiegness 3 жыл бұрын

"I fell for this trick when I was eight." I turn thirty-eight next year. Still falling for this trick XD

@dhruva.3206 3 жыл бұрын

Honestly skewers are like the most common tactic in endgames and its so easy to blunder into them

@kvineet631 3 жыл бұрын

Just yesterday i plyed a rook and pawn vs rook endgame where i was up an h pawn, my king and rook were huddled together escorting the pawn. His king was close to my rook and everytime i pushed my pawn he had the chance to sac his rook for the pawn, i'd reapture with the king and he'd capture my rook with his king drawing the game. But he never saw it. I was hi-fiving myself the entire game for playing this brilliant endgame, but then i hit analysis and i was 😱😱

@Nikhil-uf1qy 3 жыл бұрын

Hey guys! Those who have a lichess account, and also are intersected in bullet, please join my team guys. Please. lichess.org/team/champs-of-bullet

@szymonpokrywka8443 3 жыл бұрын

*i n t e r s e c t e d*

@marwanbensaud548 3 жыл бұрын

Sadge

@josephalonsabe7633 3 жыл бұрын

Video idea: let lower subs play higher subs, if and when the lower rated sub gets in to a losing position Levy take over for the losing side and show how to save a losing position

@tessalexander4569 3 жыл бұрын

this is a great idea!

@earthling_parth 3 жыл бұрын

that's a great idea man

@dave371 3 жыл бұрын

wow what a genius idea, but if levy loses, he gets emarassed

@soutly990 3 жыл бұрын

If it's losing position than how he can win?

@josephalonsabe7633 3 жыл бұрын

@@soutly990 I mean most of his subs are lower rated so I don’t think he couldn’t at least force a draw. Snd if he doesn’t well that’s what makes it interesting

@cranjismcbasketball5366 3 жыл бұрын

Me after learning that the exact positions in which I have resigned many times could have been drawn: *My disappointment is immeasurable and my day is ruined*

@gamerdio2503 2 жыл бұрын

To be fair, since you didn't know these patterns, odds are you still would've lost even without the resignation.

@sidmate13 3 жыл бұрын

I've reached a point where I just sit and wait for hours for your daily uploads

@nurfayadhkamarulariff2473 3 жыл бұрын

True man

@AjimJim 3 жыл бұрын

true

@theoathbringer4786 3 жыл бұрын

same here

@thecoolring6431 3 жыл бұрын

Same

@speedfastman 3 жыл бұрын

That's kinda sad

@AndreiGavrilMH 3 жыл бұрын

Watching Gotham with my morning coffee is the best

@daddysh3362 3 жыл бұрын

Where are you from

@AndreiGavrilMH 3 жыл бұрын

@@daddysh3362 Romania

@daddysh3362 3 жыл бұрын

@@AndreiGavrilMH Te iubesc

@AndreiGavrilMH 3 жыл бұрын

@@daddysh3362 Nice thank you :)

@thebus3181 3 жыл бұрын

Since I don’t drink coffee I would say that just watching Gotham is the best.

@ChrisTitusTech 3 жыл бұрын

You are an amazing teacher Levy. I've been a hobbyist chess player and a poor one... around 1000. Watching your videos for the past 2 days and I'm already up to 100+ points from where I started.

@thebus3181 3 жыл бұрын

A 1000 rating isn’t bad.

@jeltehoekstra2952 3 жыл бұрын

@@thebus3181 1000 is above the average on chess.com

@Spoon80085 3 жыл бұрын

A 1000 player can actually be good at chess, just had at mates or some other detail

@g73hc3gsv3i 3 жыл бұрын

Dear god Chris never in my life thought I'd see you here xD.

@glitched_bg3344 3 жыл бұрын

And I'm still stuck at 1000 xD

@kvineet631 3 жыл бұрын

Jerry's beginner to chess master series gave me confidance to put myself out there on the chessboard, Levy is now making me a fearsome player. Respect to the gurus 🙏🏻

@Lombra619 3 жыл бұрын

I'm new to chess and I've been watching your videos to get started, I simply love the energy that you put in explaining moves and concepts, you build a very pleasant narrative that makes me involved in the game and you make it feel like I'm watching a real battle, keep it up!

@kiyokiyoko 3 жыл бұрын

Me who doesn't know how to rook king mate: "I see"

@onatdurmus6284 3 жыл бұрын

This happened to me once in a game and i couldn't do it low on time. Was really frustrated and learned how to do it. Its easy to get and a valuable lesson i strongly recommend learning it

@kirbyknifeman2877 2 жыл бұрын

@@onatdurmus6284 i leqrned the rook mate by accident when playing a rated game so no rook mate lessons for me :)

@adewilson132 Ай бұрын

@@kirbyknifeman2877good for you.

@yetanotheremily 2 жыл бұрын

Levy every time I search youtube for a specific chess tutorial I'm looking for, you pop up with the excellent content and helpful and entertaining attitude! Can't tell you how much I've enjoyed improving my game while watching your videos. And also loving your commentary vids and recaps! Thank you for all you do!

@bakulshah4367 3 жыл бұрын

Day 8: Of requesting Levy to cover opposite coloured bishop endgames. Especially when you have a slight material advantage of being up by two or three pawns against your opponent and you both have opposite coloured bishops as well.

@ChessInstructorSF 3 жыл бұрын

I second your request!

@arivedal 3 жыл бұрын

Hanging pawns has a lot of helpful videos on this exact subject. I recommend watching those for opposite colored bishop endgames

@bakulshah4367 3 жыл бұрын

@@JSamad It's not so simple, since your opponent can blockade your pawns with his king and bishop. Or try to sacrifice his bishop for all of your pawns leaving you with no winning chances. Imo outta all the piece endgames - bishop endgames are the hardest in general. Cuz unlike queen, rook or knight endgames, one bishop alone only controls 32 squares of the chessboard max - aka 50% of the board Unlike the other pieces who can control any square on the board.

@Rumpael 3 жыл бұрын

@@JSamad I have encountered a lot of positions with +2; +3; +4 pawns in opposite color bishop endgames which were draws unfortunately. Generally when the passed pawns are split, you have winning chances, if they are connected you have less winning chances

@freemanmoser2829 3 жыл бұрын

I’d love to hear him explain it more in depth but until that happens, there’s something called tablebase which is essentially a chess engine for the endgame although I find it to be more instructive than an engine for mid game as the moves generally make sense as much modern endgame strategy is engine backed anyways. Anyways, if you’re trying to study particular endgame scenarios, I suggest checking that out

@e4e6mate96 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Levy.. i have seen many vids on this topic over the years but i think this is the 1st time ive seen the tip about putting the King on the "short side".. very very helpful

@mikhails5483 2 жыл бұрын

Man you explain things really well! Best explanation of these rook and pawn endings i've seen, especially the Lucena position!!

@thephysicistcuber175 3 жыл бұрын

I was about to ask for part 3. Good on you Gothamboi.

@ichtudirnix5261 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, these endgame videos are really helpful. I always find some tricks i didn't know so far. Thanks! Keep Going. You're doing an awesome job!

@HauntedZA 3 жыл бұрын

I know these videos aren't as high performing as some of your other ones but I'd just like to say thank you so much for this series it was very helpful and entertaining!

@abhiramkaranam3587 3 жыл бұрын

Always wanted to learn these .. But always backed out . Thanks Levy!!

@landrover4444 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Levy, I'm a new subscriber and I love your content. These endgame tutorials are masterpieces. Could you please count on doing all of the 100 endgames that we should know from that book you mentioned? Yeah, 100 is a lot, but we have time. Thank you very much.

@davematiazdetera 3 жыл бұрын

Omg I waited so long for this.Thank you again Levy, you're amazing 😀

@Sc-11111 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for posting. This is one of the best chess videos I ever watched! Exactly the type of video I have been looking for. I hate to go through my endgame books which takes so much time. Hopefully can see more in the future 🙏❤️😍

@angel-ig 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, Levy! Please cover more endgames

@werners5191 Жыл бұрын

I made up my mind to get an endgame education. It’s a great area of the game to study. Levy’s training videos are so valuable toward expanding my capabilities. A great resource for subscribers.

@respekt7409 3 жыл бұрын

Yaaaas I was waiting for it yesterday, today you upload it Thanks Levy!

@mediocrechess7436 3 жыл бұрын

This is the most helpful, practical endgame lesson I’ve watched. Many thanks.

@man_kind 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic Video! I want the 2h version of this!

@jayo1247 Жыл бұрын

awesome vid levy thank you

@Venoseth 3 жыл бұрын

The final example really brought together the reason and application for the process. Good video.

@BM-ht9xk 2 жыл бұрын

Glad this info was at the search of the finger tip. Thx

@ytcelso 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! I'm a new subscriber and I'm loving your channel. Can't wait for a new video.

@rob_olmstead 3 жыл бұрын

18:10 Levi just pulled out the most extreme offense a chess player can hear.

@knightking4412 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing vid ty Gothan

@andrewgolley6607 9 ай бұрын

Great video, thanks Levi

@DeathAbove86 3 жыл бұрын

Levy you 're great! your videos are really helpfull and well explained!!

@aharshiroy1870 2 жыл бұрын

Very instructive video levy. :)

@seasideman 3 жыл бұрын

You explained this all very well, thanks Levy.

@killerbee9451 3 жыл бұрын

This is the most instructive endgame video on the whole YT..Godbless your kind soul Levy!

@joe5joe7 3 жыл бұрын

These endgame videos are my favorites on the channel, so helpful

@zacgassem8094 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Levy!! Love your content! :)

@Cgaffman 3 жыл бұрын

Yay! Another awesome endgames video!

@dimakessler247 3 жыл бұрын

your teaching videos are great! it a pleasure listening to you!

@vedangpatankar9000 3 жыл бұрын

Dudeeee I watched this video yest night (IST) and just today applied some stuff and waiting moves and won a gameee...soo happy...it was soooo intense...Thank you so much Levy...you a gem

@markuelox21 3 жыл бұрын

I really love the way you explain every situation and why you should do X move, keep up the great work :)

@josephtilitsky1268 3 жыл бұрын

Great series!

@debabratalaik9296 2 жыл бұрын

First ever video of Levy I liked. Well explained.

@timoxatrader 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the new video!

@marwanbensaud548 3 жыл бұрын

Great lesson i was waiting for this

@gers.world93 3 жыл бұрын

Levy love all your videos man

@carrikmcnerlin1770 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video as always! Hoping soon to see a video about how to mate with 2 knights

@gregllamb2410 2 жыл бұрын

great teaching!

@kennethmartinlasay2824 3 жыл бұрын

Hi! Levy. Been watching your Videos and Twitch Live Stream for a while now, and yes I learned a lot. Thank you! :)

@sathiyendrannishan3842 3 жыл бұрын

thank you for the end games .I understood very well

@youssifmohamed6797 3 жыл бұрын

Love your videos Levy they are very informative and helpful. Any tips on what to do if your pieces are stuck and most moves will result in your piece getting captured?

@RedGaming23 Жыл бұрын

Such an awesome lesson 👍🏻

@psychorooks 3 жыл бұрын

That was quick...lol! Thanks!

@nomoreblitz 2 жыл бұрын

I really like how you connect the different positions, e.g., Long-side defense vs. Lucena win (depending on who is on move).

@riwaaraafat4254 3 ай бұрын

Wow wow brilliant explanation !!

@Trishan03 3 жыл бұрын

Pre-clicked the video, blundered my homeworks♟

@trira1171 3 жыл бұрын

Top content! 👍 And your pronunciation of Lucena & Vancura matches mine... 😁

@BrentHoggattCovers 3 жыл бұрын

Gotham you produce outstanding content. Keep hustling man

@adamwoods6373 3 жыл бұрын

These are probably the most useful videos for me at the moment!

@d_15745 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Levy! What books do you recommend for endgame? These endgame vids are the best! Please please upload more; you’re like my favorite chess KZfaqr

@tys356 3 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy these videos. He is obviously great at teaching and explaining chess strategy and tactics. Gothamchess is about to gain another subscriber.

@krishnachoudhari.youtube 3 жыл бұрын

Appreciated. 🙌🏽

@RaptureReady2025 3 жыл бұрын

Bizarre timing! I’ve had so many endgames exactly like this. Been stuck on 1200 for a few weeks. Thanks Levy!

@invincible9275 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Levy A very needed video for a person of rating between 1000-1300

@nicolasreyes2190 3 жыл бұрын

Please do more of these or create an ending course on your site!

@entrogod3643 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Levy for making this ❤️❤️❤️

@TheSpacecraftX 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for showing a more realistic position at the end rather than only working with the perfect theoretical examples.

@AnishMandal 3 жыл бұрын

More endgame video please

@Username47282 3 жыл бұрын

Please make a video demonstrating and explaining the checkmate combinations with the 2 knights vs. king and bishop and knight vs.king checkmates

@ekankojic2411 3 жыл бұрын

-I fell for this trick when I was like 8... Me: *proceeds to fall for trick while being much older*

@arvinsarsazi8988 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much

@chaimingyang5706 Жыл бұрын

Very good tutorial with a clear explanation👍

@andrecristofano9668 3 жыл бұрын

Yesterday i just drawn a winning position(king and rook vs king) and now you are here posting a video about rook endgames(its not the samw situation but this video would helped me a lot) Salve from brazil

@SuperAlphabetagama 3 жыл бұрын

You should've put Lucena in the title and thumbnail for some Samay Raina, Sagar Shah clickbait action XD

@arjitagrawal8464 3 жыл бұрын

Can anyone tell me what is lucena

@PRATEEKMEHRAful1 3 жыл бұрын

@@arjitagrawal8464 Sagar Shah's gf

@tpfrecoil2837 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Gotham! Thanks for the video! For you, or anyone else in the comments, I had a question about getting my rook to the sixth rank in the Vancura position. I like drilling endgame exercises against the computer on chess.com, and when I plugged in the Vancura position, I found that white was refuting my attempts to get to the sixth rank. The way they would do this was after 1. ...Ra1, white would play Kf4, with the intention to reach the e5 square. After 2. Kf4, Rf1+ 3. Ke5, Rf6, white has a winning tactic with 4. Rg8+, Kxg8 5. Kxf6, and the pawn is free to queen. I wanted to know if giving white the extra tempo by playing something like 2. ...Rc1 in order to reach the 6th rank instead of checking to reach the sixth rank was okay. Thanks!

@iamalittleboat 3 жыл бұрын

You're putting out more educational material than I can keep up with :p

@tdsgenn 2 жыл бұрын

I wish he would stop. The fact that everyone else can watch these too don't sit right with me

@luisc.farias7478 3 жыл бұрын

You've been studying your Dvorestky 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 great video, very instructive, this is the king of chess content that KZfaq was missing.

@hulkmarvel9359 3 жыл бұрын

More endgame keep them coming levy.

@thomasblok2120 2 жыл бұрын

Please do more endgame videos

@DavidEmerling79 Жыл бұрын

Well explained! This is highly instructive because rook & pawn endgames are probably one of the most common endgames there are. Now - if I can just remember this stuff.

@sanjarjumaniyozov0707 3 жыл бұрын

@gothamchess спасибо большое за видео! Долго ждал но стоило того, узнал много нового! 👌🏻

@michellizotte1811 4 ай бұрын

As a recently retired teacher, I show up in school 3 times a week to maintain a small chess club, It gives ideas for chess coaching, thanks

@brayanchaves8198 3 жыл бұрын

Can you make a video about how to deal with defeats? I generally feel angry or sad after lose a couple (or more...) of games. Great content again! Thanks!

@koji2010 3 жыл бұрын

thank you, your videos are good

@vialb2 3 жыл бұрын

I was heard! Thank you so much!!! I've had a position with an F pawn and a rook against a rook and the opponents King was on the short side (technically a draw). I managed to win because he did not know how to draw, but I didn't know either at the time and winning took a LOT of thought.