DaVaun Williams

Chess Knowledge With H1

I want to share my knowledge and experience of playing chess for 14 years, reaching a USCF chess rating of 1800 and around 2100 on chess online. I'm also on YouTube, Instagram, and Twitter. Hope you'll enjoy all the content!

Author

DaVaun Williams

Category

Education

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Latest episode

Feb 18, 2026

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Episodes

Chess Opening Terms Every Chessplayer Should Know! 16.08.2022

I explain chess opening terms that will help beginners.

How to Win Against Tougher Opponents in Chess? 02.08.2022

I explain a few practical tips today on how to win against higher rated players.

FIDE World Chess Olympiad 2022! 28.07.2022

I'll be explaining the schedule, the format, and the top chessplayers attending. Thank you for listening.

Answering Chess Questions 26.07.2022

This is a new episode answering an email from a supporter. It's different from the other episodes but it turned out pretty well.

Magnus Won't Be Defending His World Championship Title! 21.07.2022

I explain what the chess community overall consensus, why Magnus made his decision and who will be the next World Chess Champion.

What is the Candidates Tournament in Chess? 19.07.2022

I explain what is candidates tournament, why it's important, and what happened at the candidates tournament of 2022.

H1 Update! (Let's Start The Season Again) 12.07.2022

I'm excited for this next season. I have a lot of ideas in mind. I have new equipment to give the podcast a better, so tell me what you think.

What is a Combination in Chess? 05.04.2022

I explain in this episode what are combinations, why combinations are important, and how to use combinations in your chess games. You'll surely learn something in this lesson today.

How To Use A Sacrifice In Chess? 22.03.2022

I will be explaining what is a sacrifice, why it's important, and how to use a sacrifice successfully to win more games.

Terms To Know In Chess! (Part 1) 08.03.2022

I will be explaining specific terms used in the chess world. All of these terms are important to know for beginner to novice level players. Plus, if you want to start watching chess tournaments or just learn the chess language this can help.

Stop Focusing On Checkmate First! 01.03.2022

I explain how I was mistaken when I was first learning how to play chess. I discuss several questions you have to answer before you think about checkmate and I discuss a different mindset you have to have when approaching a new skill.

Chess News: Super Bowl Quarterback Plays Chess Online and Gets BANNED! 18.02.2022

I will be discussing Joe Burrow history of playing chess, Anish Giri getting hacked, and the Fide Grand Prix.

How Chess Principles Can Help You Raise A Kid? 15.02.2022

I discuss how chess principles can be compared to raising a kid and I left a surprise at the end of the episode.

Short Chess Games For Beginners! 08.02.2022

I analyze 3 chess miniatures to follow along with. You can either follow along with me on the chessboard or in your mind. This gives beginning players a opportunity to explore visualizing a chessboard.

What Do I Feel About Chess Opening Tricks/Traps? 01.02.2022

I explain in this episode what are chess opening traps, why chess opening traps are important to learn, and why I hate chess opening traps? Enjoy!

My Opinion of the 2021 World Chess Championship! 25.01.2022

I give details on the World Chess Championship of 2021. I talk about the strategies, the loses and the mental pressures from both sides. Hopefully you will enjoy my in-depth analysis of the World Chess Championship.

Chess Tournaments to WATCH OUT for in 2022! 18.01.2022

I'm back with another season. I will be going over the chess calendar for 2022. Let's runit back with another episode!

How to Use Pawn Structures in Chess? 30.11.2021

I explain what pawn structures are and the difference between good and bad pawn structures. Plus, I go over how to use pawn structures to your advantage.

The World Chess Championship 2021! 16.11.2021

I will be explaining the history of the World Chess Championship. Plus, the face off between Magnus Carlsen and Ian Nepo.

How To Use Quality In Chess? 09.11.2021

I'm enthusiastic about this topic talking about quality in chess. I believe this is what 99% percent of chess players are missing in their games. Listen very carefully and implement it in your next chess games.

Chess Myths Most People Believe! 02.11.2021

I discuss my opinions on chess myths I came across my chess journey.

How To Use Space In Chess? 26.10.2021

Space is really vital in chess, so I will give you information on what is space, why is it important and how to use it wisely in games. Enjoy!

How To Avoid Premature Attacks? 19.10.2021

This episode will discuss how to avoid premature attacks. I will give the definitions, examples and the best times to attack your opponent without failing.

H1 Interviews Pmoney! | Chess Experiences 12.10.2021

This will give you insight on how I became a strong player. Plus, this will give you advice on how to be a good teacher and great chess player.

Why I Stopped Playing Gambits In Chess? 05.10.2021

I explain my experience playing gambits in chess. Some things aren't for everybody.

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