After learning how to play Chess in August 1998 i joined the Manhattan Chess Club in Jan 1999 . And there i would play at least 30-40 games of blitz against good stronger competition and i would be given advice by some of the players.
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Tactics saved me in this game and the use of the clock to win on time.
I have been palying e4 since many players already know me for favoring d4 openings they prepare against it . I use e4 has a surprise against some players and use the best of my abilities tacticaly.
Tactics are very important something i lear...
If you want to improve your game learn some of the tactics and strategy behind these endgame and opening.
Ruy Lopez, Steinitz Defense: Tarrasch's Trap
Four Knights' Game 4.Bc4 Nxe4
If you do not have a opening yet it's time you do!
Post the game that you were at your best form...
Post your best game of the week!
Solve all problems within 5 minutes!
Solve these problems within 5 minutes!
Mate in 6 moves! last move you will see ... 5 points!
This looked like a good pawn to take for white but it was not! The movement of the Knight looks like a blunder...
Solve this problem in 3 moves! (3 points)
I will put new problems for anyone to solve and get a total of 20 points at the end...
In a game you must never quit if you the opponent offer you a tactial win . Sometimes one check can lead you to a win... Know the power of your pieces and the squares they attack .
Am not no expert nor a strong player... But maybe some of the members of the group who are stronger players can give or add or correct more of the advice i am going to give...
1. Tactics : Study tactics 1/2 hour a day or 1 hour a day. Buy a book ...