you tube as a tool

i hadn't really thought of using youtube (www.youtube.com) as a resource for improving chess, but now that elite tournaments are video-reported (e.g. www.chessvibes.com) i would start to visit youtube to catch up on the global chess scene. as often happens on the internet, i got distracted and started looking at all sorts of chess videos that i hadn't intended to look at. this was fortunate as i began to find some nice videos. i like those of Matthew Pullin, a US player with a national elo of around 2000. his youtube channel is at www.youtube.com/user/GreenCastleBlock. i think it's useful to get instruction from a player who is not too far above you in playing strength (the best players are not necessarily the best teachers - though see next post!).

Have you found youtube a useful resource for chess improvement? which channels or video clips have helped you? let us know!