My rating fluctuates. Sometimes I play great and at other times I wonder who I am. My Quest is to attain a higher rating. A rating I believe I am capable of achieving. Quest: four (4) years of chess and my rating is 1200 (1300 highest), what is th...
Openings, middle game strategy, tactics, defenses: chess-the game. After you learn these things, what is the factor which puts you over the top? The answer is INITIATIVE. When all is said and done, knowing what to do is almost as important as whe...
I played all my life for fun and friends but always thought i could be better, but something held me back. I see now, the desire to win forces all attention to this goal and results in playing at the best/ highest levels of thought. As i've read "...
I took a break and now im back. What i've discovered was my love of the game but my lack of seriousness. When i see players with ratings in excess of 1800, i see how far i have to go and the realization i will probably never take the time to study...
Is there something about chessboards and human perspective which could explain why some boards annoy me. Other than saying the board hurts my eyes and just irratates me, Is there a scientific reason for this or is it me.
I would like to know the best way to invite others to use the chat link. My idea is a series of non rated games played at the sametime vs the same player with the chat feature used to help improve my game and hopefully theirs. I enjoy the connecti...
I utilize the Small Circle Defense (...p-k3, ...p-q3). I don't know where or how i discovered this defense, but it seems a combination of the French, Caro-Kann, and Sicilian. My question- advantage vs deception! Give up the center and form a count...
What is the proper mindset for chess? Do i focus on winning throughout the game or are there ups and downs, moments of indecision? Can someone lend a hand? Is there some secret?
In reviewing my matches, I've come to a conclusion- I am afraid to win! Yes, it's true. Why is another matter. How can i win 5 to 6 matches in a row against players one to two hundred points higher in ratings, yet lose games i should have won. Mor...
Who is this person halfway around the world, 2am in the morning, online with me playing chess? Does he have a life? Why am i online? Is it because we are chessnuts who care not the time of day. I can only answer for me! I DONT CARE any time, any o...
I have enjoyed my time at Chess.com, i have made friends and played players from around the world, God is good. I become more interested as i am challenged by players who challenge me. I enjoy knowing there are others out there, not afraid to play...
It's said, defense doesen't win games, offense does! Yet how about an old twist of perspective? I have a mind set towards passive defense, resulting in losses where after analysis indicated advantage was in my favor. Revamp my mind, and my game. T...
I meant a man from Holland, played him tuff, you know. Had him in a jam. He said, here we go! CHECKMATE , lol. He won!
When do we admit defeat, when do we quit? In a game, a major loss is experienced (Queen taken), the situation is bleek, hopeless, or is it? I've played in games where my counterpart continues to play and it becomes clear the game is lost, yet chec...
Chess is a game we all love and respect, it's also a learning tool. My question, why do some highly rated players refuse to accept challenges? I agree with the maxim: you learn through your defeats. I've lost as many as (7) seven games to the same...
What is the purpose of this form of chess? Who invented it and does it aid in playing standard chess, how so?
Help, i find my self in many games with a chance to storm the castled King. What is the best method to do so. I need this badly.
What is the best course of action, in using chess mentor. I am familure withe the rules of chess and am a fair player. Having been out of practice for a while, i've lost games, i deem- due to mistakes. How can i review quickly and move on to the a...
