Simplifying Pawn Structure: My Key to More Chess Wins

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My chess ELO really started climbing once I understood pawn structure, how to exploit weak squares, and how pawns fit into broader chess strategy. NEW TO CHESS?! I also reveal my most important concept for beginners to understand related to pawns.
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 Ba...
Part 3 will reveal the last 4 concepts: • Doubled Pawns: Chess W...
Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction
0:31 - Weak Squares
4:53 - Attacking with Pawns
10:10 - Top Pawn Concept for Beginners
12:48 - Rankings Revealed

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  • @mosiahsmith7499
    @mosiahsmith74994 ай бұрын

    Anyone else click the video just for the mustache?

  • @theEx0du5
    @theEx0du5Ай бұрын

    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!

  • @PillagingPony

    @PillagingPony

    Ай бұрын

    Lol which one are you talking about? I can watch it and lean in

  • @TyBishops
    @TyBishops4 ай бұрын

    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!

  • @PillagingPony

    @PillagingPony

    4 ай бұрын

    I'm glad you liked it, Ty! I really appreciate the comment, too :)

  • @AustinMulkaMusic
    @AustinMulkaMusicАй бұрын

    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.

  • @PillagingPony

    @PillagingPony

    Ай бұрын

    Glad these help! Best of luck with your chess game!

  • @thorstendorn2119
    @thorstendorn21194 ай бұрын

    Another chess channel ... and a breath of fresh air in the ever-growing selection on KZread! 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!

  • @PillagingPony

    @PillagingPony

    4 ай бұрын

    Much appreciated! That's the plan :)

  • @TheBackyardProfessor
    @TheBackyardProfessor3 ай бұрын

    I enjoyed this video very much! Good job!

  • @PillagingPony

    @PillagingPony

    3 ай бұрын

    Great to hear! Thank you!

  • @razealghoul
    @razealghoul4 ай бұрын

    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

  • @PillagingPony

    @PillagingPony

    4 ай бұрын

    Glad it helped and welcome!

  • @fangarang
    @fangarang4 ай бұрын

    Very enjoyable and informative video! Thanks for the upload, will be checking out your other stuff

  • @PillagingPony

    @PillagingPony

    4 ай бұрын

    Awesome, thank you!

  • @ItsKyleMang
    @ItsKyleMang11 күн бұрын

    Solid chess cave.

  • @Redneckchessclub
    @Redneckchessclub2 ай бұрын

    Very informative video. Thank you.

  • @PillagingPony

    @PillagingPony

    2 ай бұрын

    Very welcome :)

  • @Tydie.
    @Tydie.4 ай бұрын

    Very straight forward. Good concepts. I knew most of this without knowing lmao... but I definitely learned more. Thanks

  • @PillagingPony

    @PillagingPony

    4 ай бұрын

    The force is strong with you - glad you were able to pick up something!

  • @Tydie.

    @Tydie.

    4 ай бұрын

    @@PillagingPony look forward to the next vids

  • @joshuamphande2272
    @joshuamphande2272Ай бұрын

    Hey, awesome channel you have here. Concise, incisive tips... Glad I subscribed, eager tob see the channel grow!

  • @PillagingPony

    @PillagingPony

    Ай бұрын

    Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it- I'll keep it coming :)

  • @joshuamphande2272

    @joshuamphande2272

    Ай бұрын

    @@PillagingPony awesome....let's get it!!!

  • @marianorodriguez132
    @marianorodriguez1324 ай бұрын

    I really enjoy playing the king's indian defense, and this concept of attack is really interesting, thank you so much.

  • @PillagingPony

    @PillagingPony

    4 ай бұрын

    One of my favorites as well! Who doesn't like a giant attack?! :)

  • @JCC05
    @JCC054 ай бұрын

    Just earned your 116th sub. Great content, keep it up! I'm about 1900, and found a couple concepts helpful :)

  • @PillagingPony

    @PillagingPony

    4 ай бұрын

    Welcome!

  • @minhdao-nn7ho
    @minhdao-nn7hoАй бұрын

    Nice video

  • @TrueBlueAndrew
    @TrueBlueAndrew4 ай бұрын

    I’m definitely Edging in my games.

  • @3nduranc3
    @3nduranc33 ай бұрын

    Great video! Also, you look like Aaron Rodgers' stunt double in the thumbnail lol

  • @PillagingPony

    @PillagingPony

    3 ай бұрын

    Haha. I got tired of selling the Discount Double Check so decided to start this YT Channel :)

  • @Five-Star-General
    @Five-Star-GeneralАй бұрын

    Thank you My Name is Earl, very entertaining and informative, you earned yourself a new subscriber. Predictions for the Candidates next week?

  • @PillagingPony

    @PillagingPony

    Ай бұрын

    Thanks, Earl! I'm Adam. Hard question for sure. To win, you have to (generally) take lots of risks and get 3 or 4 wins without a loss. I like Ian or Hikaru for that, but my heart wants Pragg. Round 1 snooze fest though. My 3 favs all have black. Do you have a prediction?

  • @karriemshabazz7407
    @karriemshabazz740727 күн бұрын

    I Appreciate The Chess Advice, However; What's The Name of The Music at The Start of This Video ? Thanks in Advance.

  • @PillagingPony

    @PillagingPony

    21 күн бұрын

    I'm looking trying to find! It's from Epidemic Sound, I need to bust out my external hard drive to find the name.

  • @dmaster20ify
    @dmaster20ify2 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @PillagingPony

    @PillagingPony

    2 ай бұрын

    I was trying to create my own immortal game :) Good call!

  • @GoodKnightChess
    @GoodKnightChess4 ай бұрын

    Mustache goals, mines still a baby right now😂😂😂

  • @PillagingPony

    @PillagingPony

    4 ай бұрын

    Haha thanks! Stay the path :)

  • @kiyarashreza3654
    @kiyarashreza36544 ай бұрын

    Can you play with your subscribers once or twice a week at a certain time as one of the perks of your channel. It may help if you want to get your channel off the ground at this point.

  • @PillagingPony

    @PillagingPony

    4 ай бұрын

    I'm definitely not opposed to new ideas like that and planning something like that later in the Spring. I'll be sure to reach out to you when I get the first live event launched

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