Do you want to improve on a specific opening, variation, explore opening options or develop a repertoire?
Me too! It is an enormous task for any site to accomplish this feat and still be helpful to you personally or offer interaction. Here is a solution!
Many groups at Chess.com offer specific opening study and practice. I belong to two different groups that provide incredible resources, matches, vote chess and forums to enhance the group's opening preferences. This is not a conflict of interestfor DHLC Chess Improvement group. Rather, what a great way to provide resources and information to improve your chess! The key is to find a group where the Group's name or title highlights an opening you want. One example is a group named "1.d4". However, this group may to broad a brush for your preference, but a good start?
Here is how to get started. On your profile page, click on the heading "Clubs" where your club are listed. The next menu will have choices including "Find Clubs". Once you click "Find Clubs" an open frame will appear to type in the name you might be looking to find. It is similar to typing a URL, but you simply type the name of the opening you are seeking. The name will be searched not only in title, but in the group's description.
For example, I sought to find a club for the "Benko Gambit". I pulled up club names that did not match the opening but referenced the opening in the description of the club. I did find one club Named "Benko Gambit" who has an Admin named Chris that I have known for quite awhile. I know him to be quite active and is pleasant. That group has about 255 members so I know it is a good choice.
Personally, I belong to probably too many clubs for a variety of different reasons. I do belong to many specific opening groups. As an ardent hypermodernist for defense, I joined WormRose's 1...g6 Modern Repertoire. He has provided tremendous insights into the Modern Defense and he hosts many other clubs with specific opening themes. For offense, I am a part of the Londoneers. We practice many vote chess games and group matches for skill practice. You all can read through my list of clubs and ask me directly about any of them.
I hold no ill will for anyone who wants to post a named opening group or club committed to a specific opening. In fact, you can share a club that you have found to be helpful (in an opening of course). A club that tries to dance with requests for all openings will fall short of your expectations.
Hope this helps and opens doors! Let us know what you find!
Do you want to improve on a specific opening, variation, explore opening options or develop a repertoire?
Me too! It is an enormous task for any site to accomplish this feat and still be helpful to you personally or offer interaction. Here is a solution!
Many groups at Chess.com offer specific opening study and practice. I belong to two different groups that provide incredible resources, matches, vote chess and forums to enhance the group's opening preferences. This is not a conflict of interest for DHLC Chess Improvement group. Rather, what a great way to provide resources and information to improve your chess! The key is to find a group where the Group's name or title highlights an opening you want. One example is a group named "1.d4". However, this group may to broad a brush for your preference, but a good start?
Here is how to get started. On your profile page, click on the heading "Clubs" where your club are listed. The next menu will have choices including "Find Clubs". Once you click "Find Clubs" an open frame will appear to type in the name you might be looking to find. It is similar to typing a URL, but you simply type the name of the opening you are seeking. The name will be searched not only in title, but in the group's description.
For example, I sought to find a club for the "Benko Gambit". I pulled up club names that did not match the opening but referenced the opening in the description of the club. I did find one club Named "Benko Gambit" who has an Admin named Chris that I have known for quite awhile. I know him to be quite active and is pleasant. That group has about 255 members so I know it is a good choice.
Personally, I belong to probably too many clubs for a variety of different reasons. I do belong to many specific opening groups. As an ardent hypermodernist for defense, I joined WormRose's 1...g6 Modern Repertoire. He has provided tremendous insights into the Modern Defense and he hosts many other clubs with specific opening themes. For offense, I am a part of the Londoneers. We practice many vote chess games and group matches for skill practice. You all can read through my list of clubs and ask me directly about any of them.
I hold no ill will for anyone who wants to post a named opening group or club committed to a specific opening. In fact, you can share a club that you have found to be helpful (in an opening of course). A club that tries to dance with requests for all openings will fall short of your expectations.
Hope this helps and opens doors! Let us know what you find!