🎥 Build a Chess Compilation Channel That Prints Money

The YouTube algorithm has a soft spot for long-form, evergreen content. Chess Trend Feed is living proof:

• ✅ 2.7K subs in just 1 month
• ✅ 394K views across 28 videos
• ✅ Estimated $2K+ already (at $3 RPM)
• ✅ Mostly 40–60 minute uploads of classic chess games

And they’re doing it in a way that’s repeatable across niches.

Heres the channel

🟢 Why This Works

1. Evergreen Niche – Chess is timeless, with an endless archive of famous games.
2. Long-Form Boost – Videos average 40–60 minutes, increasing watch time and ad RPMs.
3. Compilations of History – They simply showcase past matches with light narration/notation overlays.
4. Cheap Production – All content comes from public game records + a chess GUI (like Lichess/Chessbase).

🛠 Step-by-Step Guide to Replicate

1. Pick a Timeless Game-Based Niche

• Chess ✅
• Other options: Poker hands, speedrunning highlights, TCG battles (Yu-Gi-Oh!, MTG), or even “historic sports matches.”

2. Source Evergreen Footage

• Use databases (ex: chessgames.com, Lichess PGN archives).
• Recreate moves in a digital chess board app → screen record → done.
• Add commentary OR just background music + clean titles.

3. Make Videos Long & Engaging

• Aim for 30–90 minutes.

• Label with:

  • Player names
  • Event name & year
  • “Clash of Generations” / “Battle of Legends” type hooks

Example: 👉 “Kasparov vs Tal ◉ World Chess Match 1987 | The Young King vs Fire on Board!”

4. Optimize Visuals & Thumbnails

• Clean, high-contrast boards
• Faces of players when possible
• Bold fonts with 🔥 words like Epic, Historic, Clash, Legendary

5. Scale with Multiple Channels

• One chess channel

• Then replicate the system:

  • Classic boxing fights
  • Historic eSports matches
  • Poker highlight battles

💰 Monetization Strategy

1. AdSense → Long videos = more mid-rolls = higher RPMs ($3–$10).
2. Sponsorships → Chess apps, online courses, or board sets.
3. Merch → Posters, boards, player quotes.
4. Patreon/Channel Memberships → Bonus deep dives, exclusive breakdowns.

⚡ Key Takeaway

The formula is simple:

• Find an evergreen niche
• Turn archives into long-format compilations
• Optimize visuals + titles for nostalgia & drama
• Scale across niches

Do this right, and you’ll have a passive income engine where one month of uploads can pay you for years.