How I Accidentally Went from 0-2000 in Chess in 2 Years

Two years ago, I didn't know how to play chess. This is the story of my journey to a 2000 rapid rating on Chess.com. Access unlimited Puzzle Rush, Game Reviews, and more on Chess.com: https://www.chess.com/?ref_id=136665470 [This is an affiliate link. I earn a small commission if you sign up for a membership using this link at no additional cost to you.] Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/kamrynheidi CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 00:25 - How it all started 01:54 - Playing for fun 02:27 - 1000 03:23 - The OTB chess community 05:19 - Operation 2000 06:23 - Puzzles and 1500 07:56 - Openings 09:39 - Suddenly 1600, 1700, 1800 12:22 - Endgames and 1900 pt. 1 13:28 - Tilt 14:08 - Ups and downs and 1900 pt. 2 15:44 - Patience 17:48 - The last game 19:37 - Thanks for watching CREDITS: Graphics/cinematography/editing: Kamryn FEATURED CREATORS (in order of appearance): @GothamChess @BotezLive @TheBelenkaya @Alessia_Santeramo @AnnaRudolfChess @CoffeeChess @AnnaCramling @JonLudvigHammerChess @eric-rosen @GMHikaru @ludwig https://www.twitch.tv/gmhess @DanielNaroditskyGM @HangingPawns MUSIC (in order of appearance): Shtriker Big Band - Play Play Play GioeleFazzeri - Infinity Heroes Hyper Potions - Surf Daddy's Music - Ambient Piano & Strings AlexiAction - Passion Dopestuff - Neon Gaming Skilsel - Energetic Hip-Hop FASSounds - Coding Night Grand Project - Lady of the 80s Music for Videos - Swing Romarecord1973 - A Small Miracle FASSounds - Fun Life Hot Music - Winning Elevation Lexin Music - Cinematic Documentary and introducing original outro music by Nela Ruiz Special thanks to: Todd Wolf Bismarck Chess Club Fargo Chess Club KX News Netflix For business inquiries: [email protected]