Simplifying Pawn Structure: My Key to More Chess Wins
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Published 2024-01-05
This is part 2 of 3 of my pawn rankings where I reveal the most important concepts to understand related to pawns (in my humble, non-grandmaster opinion...). My approach to chess is about simplifying the game, giving mental shortcuts, while keeping a very fun and entertaining game (i.e. I ain't memorizing!).
Part 1 was about Backwards Pawns: • Chess Strategy: How Backward Pawns Sh...
Part 3 will reveal the last 4 concepts: • Doubled Pawns: Chess Weakness or Hidd...
Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction
0:31 - Weak Squares
4:53 - Attacking with Pawns
10:10 - Top Pawn Concept for Beginners
12:48 - Rankings Revealed
All Comments (21)
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Anyone else click the video just for the mustache?
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I’ve studying theory for years. Trying to memorize positions. But, I’m realizing now it was all pure memorization and I didn’t understand the concepts for the moves. These concepts help so much. I’ve never had things explained like this and I’ve been trying to learn chess for 3 months.
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As a beginner, this video was extremely helpful. I’ve watched lots of chess videos online but this one is really straightforward and to the point. You have a good way of explaining stuff. I’m looking forward to watching more of your videos!
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I am so excited to have found a chess channel reusing not only the set but also the sound effects collection from a horror flic! Nice of the chess instructor to dress up as cast as well! What a great idea!
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Very enjoyable and informative video! Thanks for the upload, will be checking out your other stuff
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I enjoyed this video very much! Good job!
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Another chess channel ... and a breath of fresh air in the ever-growing selection on YouTube! Great explanation, short and precise, thank you very much. I hope you make more videos and explain more principles of our beloved royal game in this style!
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This is the video i found your channel with. I really like the concept of how the pawns are pointing to where you should attack. Its very helpful
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Hey, awesome channel you have here. Concise, incisive tips... Glad I subscribed, eager tob see the channel grow!
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Very informative video. Thank you.
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Very straight forward. Good concepts. I knew most of this without knowing lmao... but I definitely learned more. Thanks
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Just earned your 116th sub. Great content, keep it up! I'm about 1900, and found a couple concepts helpful :)
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I really enjoy playing the king's indian defense, and this concept of attack is really interesting, thank you so much.
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I’m definitely Edging in my games.
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Solid chess cave.
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Great video! Also, you look like Aaron Rodgers' stunt double in the thumbnail lol
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Mustache goals, mines still a baby right now😂😂😂
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Thank you My Name is Earl, very entertaining and informative, you earned yourself a new subscriber. Predictions for the Candidates next week?
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Nice video
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9:22 I was sensing some trouble like that was possible. I was like why the hell are you moving your king to the queenside? It's unnecessary and it is also dangerous because pawns alone are poor defenders of your king.
