How to WIN Closed Chess Positions!

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How to win in closed positions in chess middlegames.
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0:00 Intro
0:41 Subscriber Games
11:57 Master Games
21:43 Openings
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@philippides 2 жыл бұрын

The "regular development but blunder a pawn on move 8" opening is one of my most frequently played openings, so cool to see it featured in a video

@coreycollins6917 2 жыл бұрын

My special is the save the pawn but fork the rook and the king on move 9

@nathanhedglin931 2 жыл бұрын

What that isn't a book move ? /S

@iwanttobeabillionaire1703 2 жыл бұрын

I am 1000 elo. I don't get closed positions. I get blundered my Queen positions... PS: I have a duck video, a chicken video, a video where i am begging for money on Twitter... Also a patreon

@ddoda759 2 жыл бұрын

R u Adam?

@adamblomquist5581 2 жыл бұрын

This made my day. I don't know why it struck me but I laughed & laughed at this. Maybe cuz it's the same opening I play. Well done Sam Adams

@bennetth7008 2 жыл бұрын

The new mix of instructive and fun chess is perfect, Levy! THANK YOU

@Daniel-nv9fl 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@firdatgame 2 жыл бұрын

New?

@Tyffvydrvy 2 жыл бұрын

You are the best chess contact creator

@pfunk_1535 2 жыл бұрын

Can we have a pin of honor, please?

@antoniogiamberardino602 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, this is easily one of my favorite gothamchess vids. Combines the old instructional videos with his great production value and panache of the newer ones. Fantastic.

@MaccoRoma 2 жыл бұрын

I have a suggestion for a series of video. You could solve puzzles of positions taken from middlegames of certain openings. For example: "Ideas and patterns in Caro Kann middlegames". Since most of your followers are beginners and seem to struggle from the middlegame onwards this could be a really helpful series of lessons

@rafaelarevalo8047 2 жыл бұрын

i think this is a fantastic idea

@feiny9361 2 жыл бұрын

I’d love this series!

@anirudhm3371 2 жыл бұрын

yess

@shellybawa2316 2 жыл бұрын

True,we could know about a few middle game ideas of some famous openings,for example,i only came to know about c5 for black in ruy lopez a few weeks ago during wcc It would be a great idea

@ashwathraj5021 2 жыл бұрын

completely agree! keep posting this idea so levy sees

@joshuatree9298 2 жыл бұрын

"if you dont play with a bishop and a rook ur gonna lose" me: oh.

@loganstout1298 2 жыл бұрын

Love the "here's a concept", then "here's how it's used in a different number of situations" way of explaining things. Keep up all the awesome work!

@spencerkaminsky 2 жыл бұрын

As a player who isn't committed enough to memorize several opening lines, this is incredibly instructive!

@scherexyz 2 жыл бұрын

Memory is a crutch in low elo

@NecDraws 2 жыл бұрын

FINALLY! How to win closed positions!

@kennethkretschmer1027 2 жыл бұрын

My kryptonite!

@iwanttobeabillionaire1703 2 жыл бұрын

I am 1000 elo. I don't get closed positions. I get blundered my Queen positions... PS: I have a duck video, a chicken video, a video where i am begging for money on Twitter... Also a patreon

@darkrealm3996 2 жыл бұрын

Surprising that an animator has time for chess

@Mrdinomist 2 жыл бұрын

@@iwanttobeabillionaire1703 i am 1400 and believe me i beat someone in 6 moves yesterday. So there are still some shitty players at that level

@KaidenPvP15 Жыл бұрын

An ut animator! Luckily you have time to play chess.

@4piousmen 2 жыл бұрын

Saw your videos back in march 2021, clicked cause of the crazy thumbnails (i didn't know how to play chess lmao). Been absolutely obsessed with chess for 10 months now, doesn't matter that i will never be a master, I love the game! Thank you Levy!

@stephsteyn4638 2 жыл бұрын

Just curious to know where you started (rating-wise) and where you are now?

@Equimage_ 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Levy. Checking in on this vid from your plug in the Charity Cup recap. Personally, this video did appear in my recommendations, but I wasn't in a chess-binge mood. I have a tournament in my college campus in a few weeks so yeah. Now I am. I know this is an individual voice and I don't represent a majority, but just wanted to let you know. I think this video didn't perform as you'd like because of clickbait culture, but I also wanted to add that your plug from the Charity Cup recap was really effective. I *would* recommend more dramatic reveals like that in the future, but maybe it'd get stale at some point. But also you're creative enough, so yeah.

@ddoda759 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Gotham i'm the guy with the white in the 1st game It's good know that the one time that i open with some weird moves i end up in a video of yours lmao Still some good tips for me too thank you :)

@ahbraveconscript997 2 жыл бұрын

the recipe for closed positions is already found out by Fatslob: berserkers, onagers, scorpions and treuchets. wall early then force them to go through your chokepoint.

@petermari8299 2 жыл бұрын

A man of culture

@thepaladinpup2272 2 жыл бұрын

I wonder how much overlap exists between Chess and AoE2?

@angeltinoco3587 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing reference my man

@Frank_Lee_Terrible 2 жыл бұрын

Least expected to see an AOE reference here lol. Oops, I mean 11

@AndroidPoetry 2 жыл бұрын

I get this reference 11

@BrainySnacks 2 жыл бұрын

Have you seen the game Karpov-Unzicker 1974? Probably the best example of complete domination in a closed position ever. For the first 40 moves the only trade is a singular pawn. Unzicker resigns on move 44, after just one set of bishops is traded. All of his remaining pieces are on the last two ranks.

@pabumpablito3869 2 жыл бұрын

I once played a 40 minute game where in total one single pawn was taken on like move 60 or so we agreed to a draw i still have nightmares of that to this day xd

@maximussaktish 2 жыл бұрын

Can i see the game? Pgn maybe

@mikaesevich2322 2 жыл бұрын

@@maximussaktish same

@mysticmemer4887 Жыл бұрын

@@mikaesevich2322 same

@aoxl6624 2 жыл бұрын

I needed this, I always struggle in closed positions! Thanks Levy!

@Djfaggy 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Gotham, long time viewer here. I'm rated around 1500-1600 rapid and completely suck at end games. If you need some video inspiration, a tleast I would appreciate the same kinda video for end games! Great stuff.

@haveaniceday3128 2 жыл бұрын

Same here. I’m around 1750 rapid and 1600 blitz and have not really seen improvement from looking at the 100 Endgames you must know book or some of the endgames tools online. However, I saw some progress from your old endgames series and would definitely appreciate if more or updated videos in that regard came out.

@System.Error. 2 жыл бұрын

lucena and philidor position videos would be fantastic

@iamhowtobasic70yearsago10 2 жыл бұрын

Hey, so I have a tip, calculate some endgame puzzles and calculate the entire continuation and all the variations at once with a set target of 2 hours for 20 puzzles, then the next day, do the same puzzles with 1 hour 50 mins etc etc

@iamhowtobasic70yearsago10 2 жыл бұрын

@@System.Error. I mean there are many explained ways to win them

@notchmath9642 2 жыл бұрын

@@System.Error. He already has a video on rook and pawn endgames

@rbcdelta6561 2 жыл бұрын

Outstanding content! Strategic review backed by excellent examples. Straight forward and logical - gives us 800s a starting point in these closed games when we're stuck going "now what?!" Thanks for the super lesson!!

@butwhysky 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely AMAZING video, very instructive and I’ve been needing this for awhile now. I’m sure my fellow 700s can agree that closed positions can be real tricky at times, where you just don’t know what to move.

@thingolox9698 2 жыл бұрын

this was probably the most helpful video i have seen so far, i always struggle with, what is my strategy/gameplan this gave me completely another view how to see a position,thank you levy

@shanastroskyphazer8172 2 жыл бұрын

Good introductory lesson for closed positions ! thanks Levy. Great energy & good vibes too . I like closed tricky positions with lots of possibilities. Strong outpost , knight's vs bishops, pawn play. Pawn structure, tactical awareness. Positional sacrifice. Restricting opponents pieces. Plus much more.

@kai-williamrasshan2921 2 жыл бұрын

love the videos! helping me learn and test the waters with concepts i didn’t even know where important for my development as a player

@Mrjakestones 2 жыл бұрын

Super informative and great delivery as always. Many thanks Levy

@mathlegendno12 2 жыл бұрын

This vid earns the like of the month, it’s my fav vid I’ve seen from you and it’s really instructive and can be used if I need it whenever in the future

@arbussman5003 2 жыл бұрын

What a timing! I've just had a completely closed position and was like "Damn, I wonder if gotham has a video about how to handle these", and now it's here!

@mateusrodolfo98 2 жыл бұрын

Man you're just great. What an inthusiasm and vision to fill this gap the community had. Great content as always.

@FoxScope 2 жыл бұрын

So helpful, as always. I just broke 800 thanks to your vids!

@Victor-rq3mf 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats dude!

@RoZaxTheGreat 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats mate! Next stop - 3000

@thctical_genius9995 2 жыл бұрын

I really like this type of videos. Please do more of them! I would love you to focus more on high level or educational chess.

@niccolopaganini1782 2 жыл бұрын

Your content is improving, not implying it was not good back then but it feels good to see where you are today, keep growing Levy!

@michaelrogerson5417 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! The exact video I was hoping for.

@kentdeterding9333 2 жыл бұрын

Love the format for this video. Keep up the good work.

@geoffmarker 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, Levy - amazing video. Thank you! I’m not sure if you have already but could you do a video specifically on sacrifices? Like what to look for to make sure a sacrifice you’ll play will be advantageous. Keep up the good work in building such a great chess community.

@ioannaghi2444 2 жыл бұрын

All the latest videos make me understand this game better and better. Thanks Levy!

@kevinlucas5522 2 жыл бұрын

Waited a long time for this. Thank you

@wnihaunter3943 2 жыл бұрын

good stuff, gave me concrete ideas on how to form attacks during closed middle games, thx levy

@ketel3557 2 жыл бұрын

This is the most useful video I've watched. Just super super helpful. Thanks Levy!

@Yepitsmedude 2 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU! I’ve been looking to an easier way to learn this. Thanks bro… this has helped so much

@GabrielMarcosCOL 2 жыл бұрын

Great stuff! Very instructive!

@dylanlaw3081 2 жыл бұрын

AMAZING VIDEO. Lot of concepts I was immediately able to apply to my game and started doing much better

@bartdekoker1337 2 жыл бұрын

Great content! Very instructive hope you make more Thx Levy

@Salvara 2 жыл бұрын

I really love your more instructional videos they're great

@tanishkagokhale2176 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I really needed this!

@iLikeToColor 2 жыл бұрын

The way you present information about chess is truly unique. There is no doubt in my mind that you are by far the best chess channel on KZfaq. Also you've helped me so much! My game has doubled since I started watching you're videos, thank you very much. :) Happy new year!

@fqix 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this vid. I like open positions and am not good with closed ones. So playing the caro khan exchange variation is much better for me.

@radioactive_chris1725 2 жыл бұрын

Its amazing paying for content from Levy and watching his instructive videos there and also being delighted by LOTS of free content. Thank you man all love

@asmurf2675 2 жыл бұрын

This should def be a course on his website. i need the 3 hour version of this and the instruction of open and semi-closed postions would be appreciated too.

@chrisbeaudoin9818 2 жыл бұрын

There's longer lessons of it on youtube. Saint louis chess club has a lecture on it, danya, hanging pawns. Theyre all great

@herbievanbeveren1314 2 жыл бұрын

Very informative. tx!

@davidrobertson5996 2 жыл бұрын

Really liked this, Levy. Like the mix of subscriber and master level games as illustrations of your points. How about some vids showing more classic games from your favorite historical GMs?

@shoczy 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the awesome content Gotham

@ImMataza 2 жыл бұрын

i just loved this video, keep it up :D would be very fun to make more complex videos

@anthonyulloa4408 2 жыл бұрын

Levy your the best chess person in the world in my heart, you inspire me to get better and soon later this year I want to get into playing tournaments

@anthonyulloa4408 2 жыл бұрын

@fighting porium k

@yakzivz1104 2 жыл бұрын

this was awesome!!! i always learn a lot from you!!!

@adhityain 2 жыл бұрын

This is the kind of content I want to see more from you. Thank you for this.

@Redaouia__ 2 жыл бұрын

very helpful thank you Levy!!

@paulkunda7410 2 жыл бұрын

I like this you should make more videos about pawn structures

@jeffbrucepatton 2 жыл бұрын

Good stuff! Very helpful.

@randyshepherd4042 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Very helpful.

@boardvision4965 2 жыл бұрын

You package these beautiful little nuggets of information in such a great way

@Winnersneverquit19 2 жыл бұрын

Love you Levy...Love your content... Really helps me a lot...

@vladanmajerech4705 2 жыл бұрын

I very like this one, good job Levy!

@jorgejimenezpalma7295 2 жыл бұрын

I love this channel because this kind of instructive content. I think you are the best explaining hard stuff. Please, more instructive videos.

@jurgendenzel6042 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing explanation and great choice of games!

@An1ma 2 жыл бұрын

love these instructive videos! :)

@TheZioz1211 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video. happy to see some higher rated content apart from guess the elo or instructive stuff for +/- 800's

@conrad6163 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Closed positions are so tricky and this helps

@Charlalaland 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video, thank u!

@dei123 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your work Levy

@serendipity7265 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful, loved this vid

@GabrielCosta-wv7de 2 жыл бұрын

I absolutely ADORE the chess lessons from Levy. The best on youtube, no doubt

@comeintotheforest 2 жыл бұрын

I prefer the educational videos, but it never showed up in my feed. Thanks for this!

@adamblomquist5581 2 жыл бұрын

Would absolutely buy a course on common pawn structures that arise from your E4 New York course!! BTW marriage looks good on you Levy. I envision a Levy Jr prodigy in the future

@TheMichiganFishHunter 2 жыл бұрын

Simply the best. Thanks again bro.

@jezzdude107 2 жыл бұрын

Great video thanks 👍🏼👍🏼

@sahilgholap6644 2 жыл бұрын

Can you make a video on how to improve calculations and deep analysing at a any position?

@skipper774 2 жыл бұрын

Love these instructional videos

@anonymegamer4012 2 жыл бұрын

The video ive been waiting for ty

@patatota 2 жыл бұрын

Really interesting. Thanks!

@killls2568 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the closed positions video!

@aryamanak 2 жыл бұрын

Keep this content coming! Good video

@ishant4678 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, sir. I have a tournament coming up and this will help a lot. Thank you

@Dzober 2 жыл бұрын

I was waiting for this long time thank you Gotham

@Marmots4reFun 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful; thanks.

@asaravenell 2 жыл бұрын

needed this one

@t19563 2 жыл бұрын

I am confident to say that if I were to learn 100% of his videos I'd be a GM.

@coachmcguirk6297 2 жыл бұрын

I tried, but I'm stuck at 900.

@antlerkiller 2 жыл бұрын

Even Levy himself would hope it’s THAT easy

@denverkachaka4129 2 жыл бұрын

You mean grandmother, right?

@a5hariblostmi425 2 жыл бұрын

@t19563 2 жыл бұрын

@@antlerkiller it is if he listens to his own advice. Don't lose pieces, don't hang mate, don't lose boom you're good to go. Magnus Carlsen would be trembling with fear whenever he'll face GM Levy.

@sbusupes284 2 жыл бұрын

Freakin'amazing, this video 🔥🔥🔥 You should make a similar one of endgames!

@brakstrongarm9551 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this Gotham. I came back to this one after you mentioned it in a recent video. I do need to work harder on these pawn breaks because I always lose to my Dad at these.

@debussychopin2766 2 жыл бұрын

Any way you can make a video on what constitutes a situation where you're slow and losing time (in making too many moves) and what is a situation where making several knight moves and other backwards moves as being absolutely all right ?

@CleisonArenhart 2 жыл бұрын

Perfect video. I'm actually almost 1500 at rapids and just starting to studying openings, like what are the purpose of each of them. Videos like these helps a lot.

@yooloo33 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sprinkiling in some instructive content

@georgelalis4902 2 жыл бұрын

Make a video about some basic endgames or even knigth&bishop

@dkpandey1996 2 жыл бұрын

If you haven't already, could you make a video on pawn storms: how to use them to attack and how to defend against them?

@siddhantjhaveri 2 жыл бұрын

He has a video: How to use pawns in chess. It's on pawn structures and stuff.

@Kokurorokuko 2 жыл бұрын

I missed instructive videos from you, Levy!

@alicherifi9075 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, we appreciate all your daily efforts !

@juliusbjrnhonore6479 2 жыл бұрын

Dear Levy, I'm considering buying your D4 course, as I've recently peaked at 1200 elo in all time formats. I am wondering, does it have a in depth guide to the Catalan? I'm looking to really improve my repertoire with an advanced and theoretical opening like that. Thank you for teaching me how to play chess two years ago!

@deadinlavapool2437 2 жыл бұрын

After watching this vid, I immediately got a closed position in my next game and also won it 😂

@ketsuakagi5646 2 жыл бұрын

My wife is a closed position

@azrikimi884 2 жыл бұрын

What!😅

@bobby-qy7ex 2 жыл бұрын

You gotta open up the center and try to infiltrate

@infinitea6179 2 жыл бұрын

Please do more engine videos, I find beauty in how they’ve perfected chess

@jamesw9930 2 жыл бұрын

Samuel Schweber was an Argentine IM that played 3rd-4th board for Argentina in several Olympiads from the 60s-80s. He is mostly famous for being on the losing end of some Spassky and Fischer brilliancies and for being Najdorf's favorite punching bag in Argentina.

@ariasojoudizadeh6163 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thank you.

@mariobullaj6207 2 жыл бұрын

If i may, this is the best instructive video you have ever made. good job Levi

@GustavRex 2 жыл бұрын

Once again Gotham coming in clutch with the most needed educational content! What a legend

@jacksondavies1451 2 жыл бұрын

I play the London, which can result in some pretty closed positions. I was wondering if there was a good video about closed positions, so I load up youtube and boom. This came out 30 minutes ago. You read my mind.