I have just started to use Chess Videos both bought DVD's and on various chess sites. Some are helpful but all (like books) require you to work at them as well. Reading a chess book properly is hard work and effort in terms of looking at positions, guessing moves etc. When viewing videos the same efforts must be put in to get the proper benefit--I could argue the same goes with hiring a chess coach.
Do you use videos?
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It is hard for me to believe that only aansel uses and enjoys chess videos. S
Apr 13, 2011
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I enjoy a video if the video instructor understands to explain something well.
Some instructors play to fast and it is very hard to keep up with them and understand what they are trying to show. I've seen some on youtube they are very bad.
but if a video instructor understands to understand to teach it is better than a book some of the video on this site are very good.
I like videos where they pause the video and let you think for a moment.
and I like videos that are not narrow minded (with only one solution to playing. )
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theory_of_multiple_intelligences
but I think it depneds on the person you are:
if you are body-kinesthetic you are only learning if you try things for your self.
if you are interpersonal you learn only if you discuss things in teams.
some learn best by reading and some learn best by seeing things in pictures.
Apr 13, 2011
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Very hit-and-miss. If the presenter's delivery is fun/witty (IM Pruess for example) and doesn't sound like Triumph the Insult comic dog narrating War and Peace while trying to pass a bowel movement, I'd probably be watching it.
/Would listen to IM Danny Rensch even if he narrated a documentary on how grass grows.
Apr 13, 2011
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Some of the people I like Are Andrew Martin, Maurice Ashley, John Watson & David Vigorito.
Sure, I watch them all the time. The ones on chess.com are a veritable treasure trove of information and lately there has been an effort to throw a beginner video out there now and then for us patzers. How much do I learn from them? Good question. As aansel has noted, it all takes work on your part. Sometimes if a subject is a little too advanced for me, I won't even attempt to stuff it into my brain and will simply watch it for entertainment value. Other videos, like some of the endgame mating patterns, I've watched over and over because I'm a relative beginner and needed the information. There is a whole philosophy about pattern recognition and the value of going through master games just to get your brain used to seeing correct play. Videos make that a lot easier. I can appreciate some of the subtleties of high level play when a titled player explains his thinking during a game. It gives me a goal to shoot for. I've only gone to one other site for video (the chess website) and he does a nice job of really simple explanations of a lot of openings. I know there are tons more sites out there and youtube is filled with chess, but I have enough to do here.
IF so, do you find them more helpful than books? Which videos and which site help you most? Stwils.