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>there are generally agreed upon fingerings for things like scales or chromatic runs

Can you point out to such "agreed" fingering somewhere? Because as a self learner I perhaps had no chance to know which one is it?

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Here's an example fingering chart for major scales: https://i.pinimg.com/originals/20/36/98/203698fda995f78e8621...

For the chromatic scale, I was taught to alternate 3 and 1, using 2 when there are two white keys in a row.

I learned it a little bit differently, for example

https://youtu.be/twc_Yo4LFJI

As I understand it's not different at all. Diagram shows how you play it continiously (not one octave only)

A more generic rule I heard later on was to not use your thumb on black keys (when playing scales). That constraint can sometimes help with other fingerings falling into place more intuitively.

It is for me; both comfortable and clear sound; how I see and agree the correct positioning is. Emphasis on seeing how people have incorrect positioning can form bad habits. Fix these for yourself; and for your audience

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