What recommended chess channel on YouTube?


Chesscoach Andras and IM Miodrag Perunovic are by far the two best. Miodrag Perunovic is the single best YT channel for opening prep, and Chesscoach Andras is essentially the only channel that isn't exclusively opening prep, and gives plans and ideas to solid openings.

I recommend this channel, but I'm a bit biased
https://www.youtube.com/@kesetokaiba/videos
Other than my own, I really like Daniel Naroditsky's channel and occasionally a few others like Eric Rosen, or Anna Cramling.
Levy Rozman (GothamChess) is the popular choice and he is great for beginners, but his jumping up and down at things is a bit too hyper to me lol. Wonderful if it is entertaining for you though.

Naroditsky/SSLC for learning (Go back through his speedrun videos and pick games appropriate to your level)
Finegold/Chessbrah for learning + entertainment
Gotham for clickbait thumbnails
For me, since I mostly like to enjoy the games without external commentary (however good it might be), my favorite are https://www.youtube.com/@ChessMaster112 (even though lately they changed the layout and I don't like that as much as before), and especially https://www.youtube.com/@ChessHistory-pg4gg

🔥 Recommended Chess YouTube Channels (2025)
GothamChess (IM Levy Rozman) – Great for all levels, especially beginners. Engaging and humorous tutorials on openings, tactics, and strategy.
Daniel Naroditsky (GM Danya) – Known for deep analysis, endgame mastery, and insightful rating climb videos.
Chess Vibes (NM Nelson Lopez) – Ideal for beginner to intermediate players. Offers clear, principle-based instruction, puzzle training, rating climbs, and logical thinking guides.
John Bartholomew (IM) – Excellent structured lessons, especially the “Climbing the Ratings Ladder” series, perfect for players improving between 800–1600 ELO.
Agadmator – Focuses on classic and modern grandmaster games. Great for learning history and strategy through storytelling.
GM Hikaru Nakamura – Blends top-level chess with entertaining commentary, blitz games, and live reactions.
Eric Rosen (IM) – Calm, instructive style. Famous for creative strategies and thematic play.
BotezLive (Alexandra & Andrea Botez) – Combines chess with fun, interactive content, great for casual players and stream fans.
Ben Finegold (GM) – Offers educational and entertaining commentary, especially helpful for learning chess humor and fundamentals.
Hanging Pawns – Strong focus on openings, strategies, and improvement tips. Beginner-friendly.
Remote Chess Academy (GM Igor Smirnov) – Structured, course-style content on openings, middlegame planning, and attack strategies. Great for players who want a more formal learning approach.