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Mat Bobula's Chess School @MatBobula lessons Lesson 1:- Hello The__Storm_555!   Today, we begin with our first topic: tactics. Tactics involve a series of moves, often forced, that lead to a gain in material or position. As Tartakower put it: "Tactics is knowing what to do when there is something to do. Strategy is knowing what to do when there is nothing to do." There are several compelling reasons why it's crucial to work on tactics daily: Executing tactics during a game can provide a significant advantage and increase your chances of winning. Developing the habit of searching for tactics, usually short, forced sequences, can help prevent blunders and take advantage when your opponent makes one. Improving your visualization skills allows you to see more possibilities on the board. Enhancing your calculation abilities by solving tactics helps you make accurate assessments. Recognizing tactical patterns swiftly becomes invaluable, especially when playing under time pressure. Here are some exercises to sharpen your tactical skills: Puzzles: Solving tactical puzzles is a classic method. Nowadays, most chess websites offer this tool. Remember, the process of solving is more important than the rating. Puzzle Rush/Puzzle battle/Puzzle Storm: Solve as many tactics as you can in a short time, typically three minutes. You'll start with straightforward tactics (checkmate in one, forks, etc.) and progress to more challenging puzzles. This exercise teaches you to find common tactics quickly, even under time constraints. Memorizing Positions with Moves: Select any game with a notation (we recommend chessgames.com, where you can access many grandmaster games). Choose a position from the game, for example, after move 30, and memorize it. Open a new tab, go to the analysis board (e.g., on chess.com), set up the position from memory, and verify its accuracy. If correct, clear the board; otherwise, repeat the process. Return to the game and read a few moves (e.g., 5) that occurred from that position without moving the pieces on the board. Visualize the moves in your mind. Go back to the analysis board, attempt to set up the position after those moves, and check for accuracy. Repeat this process.   Start with positions containing only a few pieces and 2-3 moves. Once you become proficient without making mistakes, you can tackle more complex positions with longer sequences. Compositions: Chess compositions are special puzzles created by composers that require you to perform a specific task. These exercises boost your chess imagination and ability to find unconventional solutions. For instance, here's an example where White must checkmate in two moves. You can find the solution in the postscriptum. A helpful hint: in chess compositions, the first move is usually neither a check nor a capture.     Tips on How to Spot Tactics: Frequently, the initial move in a tactical sequence involves a check, capture, or threat. Train yourself to always search for these moves in your games. Pay close attention to tactical motifs. These motifs are like symptoms that indicate tactics might be in play. While the presence of a tactical motif on the board doesn't guarantee tactics, it does suggest the possibility. Common motifs include undefended pieces (which can lead to various tactics) and x-rays (<--- please click on me), often resulting in discovered attacks or pins. Make working on tactics a daily routine, just like brushing your teeth. Dedicate 15 to 30 minutes to various exercises. Best regards, Mat       P.S. Puzzle Solution: 1. Qa5 Kxc1 2. Qe1# 1-0

1st 1 4 warming up...   Tactics Motifs X-ray Attack An X-ray attack occurs when a piece of yours attacks an enemy piece or an important square (the target of the attack) through an enemy piece that is placed in the middle of your attacking piece's line of action. Your attacker and the enemy piece at the middle must have the same line of action in a stretch of diagonal, file or rank, meaning the enemy piece must be able to attack your attacker and defend the target. So, a bishop can not X-ray attack through a rook, or a rook through a bishop or any piece through a knight, but it is possible to X-ray attack through a pawn, when the target of the X-ray is defended by the pawn, despite the pawn being unable to attack your attacker. If this is not the case, then other motifs like skewer, pin, discover or clearance may be more appropriate.   Unlike in a skewer or a pin, the relative value of your attacker and the piece being attacked through is irrelevant. If there is not an attack or defense through an enemy piece or the enemy piece moves out of the line of action of your piece, allowing the attack or defense of the target, then this is not an X-ray and other motifs like skewer, pin, discovery or clearance may be more appropriate. The X-ray should not be confused with a Battery, which represents an attack or defense though a friendly piece, not an enemy piece. (Source:- Chess Tactics CT)...   For more further information about the x-rays attack please check the next link:- https://www.chess.com/article/view/the-most-important-tactical-pattern?alert=content         .  

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Hello guys, I'm back on Chess.com after many months. Many things have happened to me along the way, some clubs I work for may have been deleted, many changes on Chess.com, all and all, I'm back to chess.com, and I'm starting to make puzzles again.

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Guess the move in the Opera Game     Read the annotations after you finish the game  It's heavily annotated...

I don't know because I mostly play chess.

 By applying basic knowledge about standard alpha-numeric names for squares on chess diagrams, players can solve coded message, except players must be able to use alphanumeric coordinates from Black's perspective and without files and ranks being labelled. The hidden message refer to a Chess Quote. Skill Level: For players familiar with use of alphanumeric coding. I wish YOU like it!!!     (b3 h8 b5 b8) (g6 a1 e2) (g8 h1 a2) (d1) (c1 h6 a8 d8) (c2 e8 g1 c8) (d5) (f4 g2 b2 b6) (d4) (f1) (f2 b4 e5 c5 e6 d2) (e4) (d3) (g4 e7 a3 h3 d7 g7 a6) (d6 h4 h5 f5 e3 a4) (c6) (a5)   (b3 h8 b5 b8) b3 = W h8 = h b5 = e b8 = n (b3 h8 b5 b8) = When... The hidden message refer to a Chess Quote.   White to move and mate in 2:   White to move and mate in 4:     White to move and mate in 2:      White to move and mate in 2:   White to move and mate in 2:        

Beginner Level 1. Learn the Basics: Understand the Rules: Make sure you know how each piece moves, the objective of the game, and basic rules like castling and en passant.Piece Value: Learn the relative value of each piece (e.g., pawn = 1, knight/bishop = 3, rook = 5, queen = 9). 2. Basic Tactics: Forks, Pins, and Skewers: Practice recognizing and executing these basic tactical motifs.Simple Checkmates: Learn how to checkmate with a king and queen vs. king, and king and rook vs. king. 3. Play Regularly: Online Platforms: Use platforms like Chess.com or Lichess to play games and solve puzzles.Review Games: Analyze your games to understand mistakes and missed opportunities.Intermediate Level 1. Opening Principles: Develop Pieces: Focus on developing your pieces to active squares.Control the Center: Aim to control the central squares (e4, d4, e5, d5).King Safety: Ensure your king is safe, usually by castling early. 2. Advanced Tactics: Combination Play: Study more complex tactics and combinations.Puzzle Rush: Use timed puzzle-solving exercises to improve your tactical vision. 3. Positional Understanding: Pawn Structure: Learn about pawn weaknesses and strengths (e.g., isolated pawns, doubled pawns).Piece Activity: Understand the importance of piece activity and coordination. 4. Endgame Basics: King and Pawn Endgames: Learn key concepts like opposition and the rule of the square.Basic Rook Endgames: Study fundamental rook endgames, such as the Lucena and Philidor positions.Advanced Level 1. Opening Repertoire: Deep Preparation: Develop a deep and diverse opening repertoire tailored to your style.Study Grandmaster Games: Analyze games from top players to understand opening ideas and plans. 2. Strategic Concepts: Weaknesses and Imbalances: Learn to identify and exploit weaknesses in your opponent’s position.Prophylaxis: Understand the concept of preventing your opponent’s plans. 3. Advanced Endgames: Complex Endgames: Study more complex endgames, including those with multiple pieces.Practical Endgames: Focus on practical endgames that frequently occur in your games. 4. Psychological Aspects: Time Management: Improve your time management skills, especially in longer games.Mental Toughness: Develop resilience and the ability to handle pressure during critical moments. 5. Regular Analysis: Self-Analysis: Regularly analyze your own games to identify strengths and weaknesses.Coach or Mentor: Consider working with a coach or mentor to get personalized feedback and guidance.General Tips for All LevelsConsistent Practice: Regular practice is key to improvement at any level.Study Classic Games: Studying classic games can provide insights into strategic and tactical ideas.Join a Chess Club: Engaging with a community can provide motivation and opportunities for learning.

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