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Unlock the power of the Pareto Principle (80/20 Rule) in chess! In this video, we explain how focusing on the most impactful 20% of your study plan can lead to 80% of your improvement. Learn how to prioritize the right areas of your chess training—such as key concepts, patterns, and study techniques—that will give you the biggest boost in performance. By optimizing your study routine, you'll be able to progress faster and more efficiently. Stick around until the end for an exciting live match that demonstrates how these principles play out in practice! --- Ready to take your chess game to the next level? Join BoldChess Academy at https://boldchess.com, where our comprehensive course will guide you to 2000 Elo and beyond. You'll master everything from openings and endgames to tactics, positional concepts, and study plans. Whether you're just starting out or already a club player, we’ve got everything you need to succeed! --- Timestamps: - 00:00 – Intro - 01:18 – Apply The 80/20 Principle In Chess - 30:42 – Practice Match (IM Luis vs Roland) - 01:01:24 – Analysis - 01:09:14 –Final Words --- Visit our website: https://boldchess.com/ Share this video: https://youtu.be/8J4VvDPOxNo 1:10:38
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Fast-Track to 2000 Chess Rating: The 80/20 Pareto Principle for Quick Improvement

BoldChess September 23, 2024 6:35 PM

Explore the top free and open-source chess engines, programs, apps, and GUIs for beginners and professionals. In this video, we showcase an exceptional selection of chess tools that will help you stay ahead of the game. Featuring insights from International Master Luis Marcos Medarde Santiago. Ready to take your chess skills to the next level? Enroll in our comprehensive chess course at: https://boldchess.com/learn Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:40 Chess Engine - Stockfish 01:47 Chess Engine - LC0 03:47 Chess Engine - Maia-Chess 06:16 Chess App - Lucas Chess 07:53 Chess App - En Croissant 09:13 Chess App - BoldChess App 17:14 IM Luis Advice 18:54 Outro --- Discover More & Go Beyond: - Tools and Support for Your Journey: Explore a wealth of resources at your fingertips, including mentorship opportunities, challenging puzzles, an analysis board app, and much more. Visit: https://boldchess.com - Watch our full chess tactics crash course at: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLC5IipFnmetgAJkS4yDUBwPXIUhkr2y8d --- Share this video: https://youtu.be/ffoecmoDOJ0 19:12
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Best Free Chess Engines & Apps For Beginners

BoldChess June 24, 2024 5:10 PM

Unlock the Secrets of Chess Mastery with International Master Luis Marcos Medarde Santiago! Ready to take your chess skills to the next level? Enroll in our comprehensive chess course at: https://boldchess.com/learn Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:14 Outline 02:36 How to study chess? 07:40 Important tasks to boost your skills in chess 12:43 Checklist for chessboard awareness 14:19 Annotated examples by IM Luis 24:52 Game #1 - Roland vs IM Luis (Jobava London System) 38:56 Game #1 - Master's Analysis 51:15 Game #2 - IM Luis vs Roland (Caro–Kann Defence) 01:11:03 Game #2 - Master's Analysis 01:27:45 Outro In this insightful video, IM Luis Marcos Medarde Santiago dives deep into the most effective strategies for studying chess. He doesn't just tell you what to focus on; he shows you, with detailed examples and clear explanations. From foundational theories to advanced tactics, Luis covers essential elements that every aspiring chess player needs to know. The webinar culminates with two thrilling games where Luis faces off against the host. These games are not just for show—they are practical demonstrations of the strategies discussed, highlighting how these concepts play out in real game scenarios. What You'll Learn: - Key Concepts: Understand the core principles that guide every chess master. - Study Techniques: Learn how to study efficiently to improve your game continuously. - Practical Examples: See the theories put into action with real-game illustrations. --- Exclusive Chess Resources Available: - Tools and Support for Your Journey: Explore a wealth of resources at your fingertips, including mentorship opportunities, challenging puzzles, an analysis board app, and much more. Visit: https://boldchess.com - Watch our full chess tactics crash course at: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLC5IipFnmetgAJkS4yDUBwPXIUhkr2y8d --- Share this video: https://youtu.be/JwVHA_Krcek 1:28:02
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How to study chess and what to focus on for players below 2,000?

BoldChess May 10, 2024 11:34 PM

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Chess Tactics Crash Course

Master chess tactics and boost your rating with our free Chess Tactics Crash Course, presented by International Master Luis Medarde. Ready to take your chess skills to the next level? Enroll in our comprehensive chess course at: https://boldchess.com/learn --- Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:54 Puzzle 1 05:20 Puzzle 2 09:43 Puzzle 3 14:15 Puzzle 4 15:21 Puzzle 5 19:31 Puzzle 6 22:57 Puzzle 7 27:39 Puzzle 8 29:57 Puzzle 9 34:55 Puzzle 10 42:16 Puzzle 11 47:10 Puzzle 12 51:54 Puzzle 13 57:10 Puzzle 14 1:00:53 Puzzle 15 1:04:50 Puzzle 16 1:07:59 Puzzle 17 1:11:33 Puzzle 18 1:14:28 Puzzle 19 1:18:15 Puzzle 20 1:22:31 Outro --- This course is divided into three parts, each featuring 20 hand-picked puzzles that we will solve live. You watch the full playlist of this course at: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLC5IipFnmetgAJkS4yDUBwPXIUhkr2y8d --- These puzzles are carefully selected to cover all essential motifs and themes you need to know. The list of tactics includes: - Forks - Pins - Skewers - Discovered Attacks - Double Checks - Back Rank Mates - Deflection - Decoy - Interference - Zwischenzug (In-between Move) - Overloading - Removing the Defender - Trapped Pieces - Clearance Sacrifices - And much more! --- Explore a wealth of resources at your fingertips, including mentorship opportunities, challenging puzzles, an analysis board app, and much more. Visit: https://boldchess.com Share this video: https://youtu.be/NB5bzKVg6jk 1:23:34
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Ultimate Chess Tactics Crash Course - Part 1

BoldChess July 23, 2024 6:55 PM

Master chess tactics and boost your rating with our free Chess Tactics Crash Course, presented by International Master Luis Medarde. Ready to take your chess skills to the next level? Enroll in our comprehensive chess course at: https://boldchess.com/learn --- Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:45 Puzzle 1 03:41 Puzzle 2 09:16 Puzzle 3 11:34 Puzzle 4 14:45 Puzzle 5 21:18 Puzzle 6 25:23 Puzzle 7 28:39 Puzzle 8 32:31 Puzzle 9 34:33 Puzzle 10 37:25 Puzzle 11 43:23 Puzzle 12 46:07 Puzzle 13 49:49 Puzzle 14 53:34 Puzzle 15 56:52 Puzzle 16 59:43 Puzzle 17 1:04:22 Puzzle 18 1:06:55 Puzzle 19 1:10:15 Puzzle 20 1:16:07 Outro --- This course is divided into three parts, each featuring 20 hand-picked puzzles that we will solve live. This is part 2 of the course. You watch the full playlist of this course at: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLC5IipFnmetgAJkS4yDUBwPXIUhkr2y8d --- These puzzles are carefully selected to cover all essential motifs and themes you need to know. The list of tactics includes: - Forks - Pins - Skewers - Discovered Attacks - Double Checks - Back Rank Mates - Deflection - Decoy - Interference - Zwischenzug (In-between Move) - Overloading - Removing the Defender - Trapped Pieces - Clearance Sacrifices - And much more! --- Explore a wealth of resources at your fingertips, including mentorship opportunities, challenging puzzles, an analysis board app, and much more. Visit: https://boldchess.com Share this video: https://youtu.be/pTRgyxs7WsA 1:18:36
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Ultimate Chess Tactics Crash Course - Part 2

BoldChess July 27, 2024 7:22 PM

Master chess tactics and boost your rating with our free Chess Tactics Crash Course, presented by International Master Luis Medarde. Ready to take your chess skills to the next level? Enroll in our comprehensive chess course at: https://boldchess.com/learn --- Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:54 Puzzle 1 04:00 Puzzle 2 05:51 Puzzle 3 07:08 Puzzle 4 08:34 Puzzle 5 09:30 Puzzle 6 11:31 Puzzle 7 12:49 Puzzle 8 14:45 Puzzle 9 15:59 Puzzle 10 17:45 Puzzle 11 19:27 Puzzle 12 20:30 Puzzle 13 23:37 Puzzle 14 27:14 Puzzle 15 29:34 Puzzle 16 31:09 Puzzle 17 32:54 Puzzle 18 35:10 Puzzle 19 36:03 Puzzle 20 39:06 Final Advice 41:38 BoldChess Academy 42:36 Outro --- This course is divided into three parts, each featuring 20 hand-picked puzzles that we will solve live. This is part 3 of the course. You watch the full playlist of this course at: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLC5IipFnmetgAJkS4yDUBwPXIUhkr2y8d --- These puzzles are carefully selected to cover all essential motifs and themes you need to know. The list of tactics includes: - Forks - Pins - Skewers - Discovered Attacks - Double Checks - Back Rank Mates - Deflection - Decoy - Interference - Zwischenzug (In-between Move) - Overloading - Removing the Defender - Trapped Pieces - Clearance Sacrifices - And much more! --- Explore a wealth of resources at your fingertips, including mentorship opportunities, challenging puzzles, an analysis board app, and much more. Visit: https://boldchess.com Share this video: https://youtu.be/94mmNAcSRFU 43:42
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Ultimate Chess Tactics Crash Course - Part 3

BoldChess August 7, 2024 12:21 PM

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Chess Engine Challenges

In this video, the International Master Luis Medarde takes on the world’s most aggressive chess engine, Patricia v3.1. Can he outwit this ruthless machine? Patricia is a free, open-source chess engine written in C++, known for its hyper-aggressive playstyle and an estimated rating of 3300. Unlike Stockfish, which prioritizes accuracy, Patricia always opts for the most aggressive move—even if it's not the best one. This leads to wild, imbalanced games that are both thrilling to watch and highly educational. --- Ready to take your chess game to the next level? Join BoldChess Academy at https://BoldChess.com, where our comprehensive course will guide you to 2000 Elo and beyond. You'll master everything from openings and endgames to tactics, positional concepts, and study plans. Whether you're just starting out or already a club player, we’ve got everything you need to succeed! --- Timestamps: - 00:00 – Intro - 03:14 – Chess Engine Settings - 04:51 – The Challenge Begins - 55:36 – Match Analysis - 1:08:04 – Final Notes & Conclusion --- Check Patricia Chess: https://github.com/Adam-Kulju/Patricia Share this video: https://youtu.be/lNxPz6O0UhM 1:9:22
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Challenging The World's Most Aggressive Chess Engine (It's Patricia Not Stockfish)

BoldChess September 7, 2024 12:36 AM

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Beat The Engine (Levels 1-6) As White

In this video, I'll be taking on the Stockfish chess engine at level 6 on Lichess.org, playing with the White pieces and using the London System opening. This is the last video in our series on how to defeat Stockfish levels 1-6 as White. To ensure a consistent and educational experience, I'll be using the London System in this video like the previous ones in this series. --- You watch the full playlist of this course at: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLC5IipFnmetiMR9yioADdN1e_RF0HDIZI --- Explore a wealth of resources at your fingertips, including mentorship opportunities, challenging puzzles, an analysis board app, and much more. Visit: https://boldchess.com --- Share this video: https://youtu.be/V9gjaea_O08 33:53
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Chess Match: Beating Lichess Stockfish Level 6 Using London System

BoldChess August 19, 2024 4:26 PM

In this video, I'll be taking on the Stockfish chess engine at level 5 on Lichess.org, playing with the White pieces and using the London System opening. This is the fifth installment in our series on how to defeat Stockfish levels 1-6 as White. To ensure a consistent and educational experience, I'll be using the London System in each video throughout the series. --- You watch the full playlist of this course at: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLC5IipFnmetiMR9yioADdN1e_RF0HDIZI --- Explore a wealth of resources at your fingertips, including mentorship opportunities, challenging puzzles, an analysis board app, and much more. Visit: https://boldchess.com --- Share this video: https://youtu.be/qAas12HQtus 24:05
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Chess Match: Beating Lichess Stockfish Level 5 Using London System

BoldChess August 19, 2024 4:16 PM

In this video, I'll be taking on the Stockfish chess engine at level 4 on Lichess.org, playing with the White pieces and using the London System opening. This is the fourth installment in our series on how to defeat Stockfish levels 1-6 as White. To ensure a consistent and educational experience, I'll be using the London System in each video throughout the series. --- You watch the full playlist of this course at: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLC5IipFnmetiMR9yioADdN1e_RF0HDIZI --- Explore a wealth of resources at your fingertips, including mentorship opportunities, challenging puzzles, an analysis board app, and much more. Visit: https://boldchess.com --- Share this video: https://youtu.be/yKt_t0IGldk 19:53
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Chess Match: Beating Lichess Stockfish Level 4 Using London System

BoldChess August 19, 2024 3:48 PM

In this video, I'll be taking on the Stockfish chess engine at level 3 on Lichess.org, playing with the White pieces and using the London System opening. This is the third installment in our series on how to defeat Stockfish levels 1-6 as White. To ensure a consistent and educational experience, I'll be using the London System in each video throughout the series. --- You watch the full playlist of this course at: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLC5IipFnmetiMR9yioADdN1e_RF0HDIZI --- Explore a wealth of resources at your fingertips, including mentorship opportunities, challenging puzzles, an analysis board app, and much more. Visit: https://boldchess.com --- Share this video: https://youtu.be/klE-2pGqG0g 18:39
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Chess Match: Beating Lichess Stockfish Level 3 Using London System

BoldChess August 19, 2024 3:07 PM

In this video, I'll be taking on the Stockfish chess engine at level 1 on Lichess.org, playing with the White pieces and using the London System opening. This is the first installment in our series on how to defeat Stockfish levels 1-6 as White. To ensure a consistent and educational experience, I'll be using the London System in each video throughout the series. --- You watch the full playlist of this course at: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLC5IipFnmetiMR9yioADdN1e_RF0HDIZI --- Explore a wealth of resources at your fingertips, including mentorship opportunities, challenging puzzles, an analysis board app, and much more. Visit: https://boldchess.com --- Share this video: https://youtu.be/2O7KzCkeC8o 9:07
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Chess Match: Beating Lichess Stockfish Level 1 Using London System

BoldChess August 19, 2024 2:40 PM

In this video, I'll be taking on the Stockfish chess engine at level 2 on Lichess.org, playing with the White pieces and using the London System opening. This is the second installment in our series on how to defeat Stockfish levels 1-6 as White. To ensure a consistent and educational experience, I'll be using the London System in each video throughout the series. --- You watch the full playlist of this course at: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLC5IipFnmetiMR9yioADdN1e_RF0HDIZI --- Explore a wealth of resources at your fingertips, including mentorship opportunities, challenging puzzles, an analysis board app, and much more. Visit: https://boldchess.com --- Share this video: https://youtu.be/BrnB-FA0Enc 9:22
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Chess Match: Beating Lichess Stockfish Level 2 Using London System

BoldChess August 19, 2024 2:40 PM

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Beat The Engine (Levels 1-6) As Black

In this video, I'll be taking on the Stockfish chess engine at level 1 on Lichess.org, playing with the Black pieces and using the Caro-Kann Defense opening. This is the first installment in our series on how to defeat Stockfish levels 1-6 as Black. To ensure a consistent and educational experience, I'll be using the Caro-Kann Defense in each video throughout the series. --- You watch the full playlist of this course at: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLC5IipFnmethoLpR0of0hmDoLgQgnFEkU --- Explore a wealth of resources at your fingertips, including mentorship opportunities, challenging puzzles, an analysis board app, and much more. Visit: https://boldchess.com --- Share this video: https://youtu.be/1me1GZWMDak 10:44
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Chess Match: Beating Lichess Stockfish Level 1 Using Caro-Kann Defense

BoldChess August 23, 2024 5:48 PM

In this video, I'll be taking on the Stockfish chess engine at level 2 on Lichess.org, playing with the Black pieces and using the Caro-Kann Defense opening. This is the second installment in our series on how to defeat Stockfish levels 1-6 as Black. To ensure a consistent and educational experience, I'll be using the Caro-Kann Defense in each video throughout the series. --- You watch the full playlist of this course at: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLC5IipFnmethoLpR0of0hmDoLgQgnFEkU --- Explore a wealth of resources at your fingertips, including mentorship opportunities, challenging puzzles, an analysis board app, and much more. Visit: https://boldchess.com --- Share this video: https://youtu.be/ACxaFMK8MmM 10:58
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Chess Match: Beating Lichess Stockfish Level 2 Using Caro-Kann Defense

BoldChess August 23, 2024 5:51 PM

In this video, I'll be taking on the Stockfish chess engine at level 3 on Lichess.org, playing with the Black pieces and using the Caro-Kann Defense opening. This is the third installment in our series on how to defeat Stockfish levels 1-6 as Black. To ensure a consistent and educational experience, I'll be using the Caro-Kann Defense in each video throughout the series. --- You watch the full playlist of this course at: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLC5IipFnmethoLpR0of0hmDoLgQgnFEkU --- Explore a wealth of resources at your fingertips, including mentorship opportunities, challenging puzzles, an analysis board app, and much more. Visit: https://boldchess.com --- Share this video: https://youtu.be/1RIQ1EVq3oM 17:24
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Chess Match: Beating Lichess Stockfish Level 3 Using Caro-Kann Defense

BoldChess August 23, 2024 5:55 PM

In this video, I'll be taking on the Stockfish chess engine at level 4 on Lichess.org, playing with the Black pieces and using the Caro-Kann Defense opening. This is the fourth installment in our series on how to defeat Stockfish levels 1-6 as Black. To ensure a consistent and educational experience, I'll be using the Caro-Kann Defense in each video throughout the series. --- You watch the full playlist of this course at: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLC5IipFnmethoLpR0of0hmDoLgQgnFEkU --- Explore a wealth of resources at your fingertips, including mentorship opportunities, challenging puzzles, an analysis board app, and much more. Visit: https://boldchess.com --- Share this video: https://youtu.be/NQvDlTa1Vp0 27:03
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Chess Match: Beating Lichess Stockfish Level 4 Using Caro-Kann Defense

BoldChess August 23, 2024 6:00 PM

In this video, I'll be taking on the Stockfish chess engine at level 5 on Lichess.org, playing with the Black pieces and using the Caro-Kann Defense opening. This is the fifth installment in our series on how to defeat Stockfish levels 1-6 as Black. To ensure a consistent and educational experience, I'll be using the Caro-Kann Defense in each video throughout the series. --- You watch the full playlist of this course at: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLC5IipFnmethoLpR0of0hmDoLgQgnFEkU --- Explore a wealth of resources at your fingertips, including mentorship opportunities, challenging puzzles, an analysis board app, and much more. Visit: https://boldchess.com --- Share this video: https://youtu.be/HjuqIDli8Ks 33:51
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Chess Match: Beating Lichess Stockfish Level 5 Using Caro-Kann Defense

BoldChess August 23, 2024 6:02 PM

In this video, I'll be taking on the Stockfish chess engine at level 6 on Lichess.org, playing with the Black pieces and using the Caro-Kann Defense opening. This is the last installment in our series on how to defeat Stockfish levels 1-6 as Black. To ensure a consistent and educational experience, I'll be using the Caro-Kann Defense in this video like the previous ones. --- You watch the full playlist of this course at: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLC5IipFnmethoLpR0of0hmDoLgQgnFEkU --- Explore a wealth of resources at your fingertips, including mentorship opportunities, challenging puzzles, an analysis board app, and much more. Visit: https://boldchess.com --- Share this video: https://youtu.be/XCN7i2wTNHM 42:05
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Chess Match: Beating Lichess Stockfish Level 6 Using Caro-Kann Defense

BoldChess August 23, 2024 6:06 PM

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