Theory vs. Strategy

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22nd April 2008, 05:14am
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by NM TheChessGym
New Orleans, Louisiana United States
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22nd April 2008, 06:21am
#2
by damiano80
Torino Italy
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Nice post :) thanks.
22nd April 2008, 01:20pm
#3
by BladeRunner
Southern California United States
Member Since: Aug 2007
Member Points: 72

Thanks, coach. Here's a recent game I played on FICS with the London due to what I learned from you. It's an unrated game but against a higher rated player. I was surprised at how easy I won considering  how much higher rated he was than me. My 'handle' on FICS is ChevetteEighty. Hope you enjoy. I would appreciate any comments you might have.


23rd April 2008, 03:57am
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by grolich
Israel Israel
Member Since: Mar 2008
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It's just a matter of priorities.

Without knowing the ideas behind that opening, you'll have trouble understanding many suggested lines in opening theory, and you'll have a very hard time finding new ideas of your own in that opening.

 

So, understanding the opening is of course very important. Still, knowing the theory in addition to that helps a LOT, it's just not the main priority.


23rd April 2008, 05:16am
#5
by NM TheChessGym
New Orleans, Louisiana United States
Member Since: Apr 2008
Member Points: 82
I agree Grolich and very well stated. I was attempting to say what you said, unfortunately mine wasn't as clearly stated. Thanks for your response.
23rd April 2008, 03:54pm
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by NM TheChessGym
New Orleans, Louisiana United States
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Member Points: 82
Thanks for viewing and commenting my friend.
25th May 2008, 12:00am
#7
by nico101rsa
Pretoria South Africa
Member Since: Nov 2007
Member Points: 86
Where can I learn more about the London System especially the strategy?
28th May 2008, 11:09pm
#8
by NM TheChessGym
New Orleans, Louisiana United States
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Member Points: 82
Hey Nico go to http://www.chessvideos.tv/ and watch my free videos. TheChessGym will be my handle.
10th June 2008, 08:36pm
#9
by Gogetax
The Shadowlands International
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Member Points: 684
nice game blade runner
24th August 2008, 08:41am
#10
by AlexCn
United States
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Nice post great game

24th August 2008, 02:58pm
#11
by NM TheChessGym
New Orleans, Louisiana United States
Member Since: Apr 2008
Member Points: 82

Thanks for reading my friend.

25th August 2008, 03:14pm
#12
by rich
My Home United Kingdom
Member Since: Jul 2007
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Theory.

 

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