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    • Decision made

      Well I made my decision and I'm now a crown subscriber again. I'm taking things slow and trying not to play unfair matches. I'm starting to like chess again. I wish I could use chess mentor but our money situation sucks like a lot of other people ... | Read More

      • Yoopy
      • | Sep 7, 2012
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    • Decision time.

      On the 3rd I've got a decision to make. Do I or don't I want to resubscribe to chess.com? I haven't been a subscriber in a while and I'm starting to miss playing. I've joined a couple tournies and I'm doing the same as always. LOOSING!!! . Everyo... | Read More

      • Yoopy
      • | Sep 1, 2012
      • | 147 views
      • | 2 comments
    • Grrr. I hate bifocals.

      I can't believe how exhausted I'm feeling. When I'm downstairs I want to sleep and when I'm in bed I can't relax and sleep and when I do sleep it's only for an hour or two even when I take my Ambien. I go through this quite a bit. It's so frustrat... | Read More

      • Yoopy
      • | Jan 12, 2012
      • | 336 views
      • | 2 comments
    • I'm learning

      For the last few days I've been playing with a renewed spirit. I started watching this video called patterns everyone must know basic tactics. I've watched the video twice and I'm happy to say I'm already seeing things in a new light. I think I'm ... | Read More

      • Yoopy
      • | Jan 12, 2012
      • | 242 views
      • | 0 comments
    • Too comfortable

      I've started watching the beginner videos that are up in the video section. The first video was very interesting until I got the nice warm relaxed feeling of sitting on the couch. Then my brain started wandering and I started yawning. Sitting on t... | Read More

      • Yoopy
      • | Jan 4, 2012
      • | 223 views
      • | 0 comments
    • My brain is slow to start up again

      After months and months of not playing or even thinking about chess I think I'm finally back. I've been watching a video for the beginners and I feel like the guy is speaking another language. I need to open up my mind and start thinking. I havn't... | Read More

      • Yoopy
      • | Dec 26, 2011
      • | 354 views
      • | 7 comments
    • I'm back

      For those of you who haven't noticed I closed my account determined not to come back and then opened a new account then was told I could have my old account opened back up so I closed the new account and now back up and running with this one.  I... | Read More

      • Yoopy
      • | Jul 12, 2011
      • | 383 views
      • | 7 comments
    • Samsung Captivate

      I finally got my first smartphone. I got the Samsung Captivate and I'm totally thilled with it. I downloaded the chess.com app and have fooled around with all it has to offer. It's pretty cool. My wife is going to kill me. I have spent a small for... | Read More

      • Yoopy
      • | Jun 24, 2011
      • | 856 views
      • | 5 comments
    • Not that sharp.

      Hi everyone. I have to admit I'm not the sharpest knife in the drawer. I need help. What is the best tool from chess.com to improve my game? I mean what should I concentrate on first? I feel like an idiot. I've got my head up my butt and have no c... | Read More

      • Yoopy
      • | Jun 13, 2011
      • | 271 views
      • | 4 comments
    • Bobby Fischer Documentry

      I'm watching the Bobby Fischer Documentry on HBO. It's very interesting. I wish I had something to record it with. My dream is to have just a little of his talent. I need to find a way to make things more simple. My thinking is very muddy most of ... | Read More

      • Yoopy
      • | Jun 7, 2011
      • | 395 views
      • | 10 comments