are chess videos really helpful...??

Yes i agree with your plan. why there is no response from others!

New posts require 4 or 5 responses before they show in the New Posts listing at the right. Once that happens, there will be tons of responses.

I think they are great. But, like you said, there are so many, it can be difficult to know what to watch.

After lots of viewing and thinking, I learned it is best to know what you want to improve and find videos for that.

For example, if there is a specific opening or aspect of chess such as basic positional play. Once you know what you want to learn, it is much easier to consume the videos and get the most out of them.

Oh..I just noticed this post is 13 months old and it's been 5 weeks since the OP has been here.

Oh well. Maybe someone will benefit from it anyway.

I suggest GM Gregory Kaidanov's videos

Its surprising to get replies after such a long time.... :-)

Well regarding my absence.... i am currently preparing for competitive exams.... so i guess i'll have to put my chess ambitions on hold for 2-3 years.....

Good luck.