For anyone who is finding the game difficult psychologically I recommend watching this video.
Thanks for your great post, KevinOSh! The YT video you shared ("How to Avoid Burnout in Chess" by ChessCoach Andras) is quite insightful. I never knew about ChessCoach Andras before seeing your post today. The videos on his YT channel look excellent.
Thanks for all your support!
I just added a new feature!
Forum to find peers for practice classical chess outside official tournaments:
* If you cannot post at that forum page, you need to join the club main page first at https://www.chess.com/club/90m-30s then I will approve it *
Thank you
Another best chance for students and friends to practice classical time control chess!
NEW !! Open for Registration
New cycle (9th cycle) Swiss 90m+30s (Rd-1 will start on Jul 15)
For detail & registration, pls visit below link:
https://www.chess.com/clubs/forum/view/9th-cycle-of-swiss-open-90m-30s-1-rd-every-2-weeks-start-on-jul-15-2024?page=1
End of Registration Date: Jul 14, 2024
Tournament's review:
Send me a friend request if you feel able. Would appreciate it. Cheers
Send me a friend request if you feel able. Would appreciate it. Cheers
Hi John. I have sent friend request also invitation to my 90m+30s club. Thanks
Mr. Chien is an exceptional chess teacher. He embodies the qualities I've been searching for in a chess mentor: intelligent, patient, and highly skilled. My first session with him was last night, and it was an incredible experience. We played through a game together, and afterward, he invited me to a virtual classroom where we reviewed the game in detail. He provided invaluable advice that I took to heart.
I must admit, when I first met Mr. Chien on chess.com, I had no idea he was a teacher. It wasn’t until after our initial game and his invitation to his virtual classroom that I discovered his teaching prowess. There's a saying, "When the student is ready, the teacher appears." This perfectly describes how Mr. Chien entered my life at a much-needed time.
As someone relatively new to chess, I’ve struggled with knowing what to work on next and finding a structured path to follow. In just one session, Mr. Chien painted a clear picture of what I need to focus on over the next year. This clarity is both incredible and immensely helpful.
I highly recommend Mr. Chien as a chess teacher. He explains concepts in a very accessible way, making learning less intimidating and more encouraging. I tend to get easily overwhelmed with learning chess, but his teaching style makes it manageable and enjoyable. His extensive experience as a teacher for over 18 years is evident, and it’s clear why he receives such glowing reviews from his students.
In many ways, Mr. Chien reminds me of Mr. Yasser Seirawan—wise, patient, intelligent, and humble. These are the most important traits for a teacher, as they make him an excellent role model for his students. He is one of the first people I’ve encountered who truly admires and continues the tradition of classical chess.
I am very grateful to be part of his 90m+30s chess club and eagerly look forward to future tournaments. In my opinion, classical chess is true chess. It’s not about making the fastest move possible, but about pushing oneself to think deeply and make the best move. This type of mental exercise is unparalleled and should be honored and passed on to future generations.
Mr. Chien's dedication to classical chess and his exceptional teaching abilities make him a standout chess mentor. I strongly encourage anyone looking to improve their chess skills to learn from him. His passion for the game and his commitment to his students' growth are truly inspiring.
- Kit
Mr Chen Ming is an extremely great teacher-i was worried about playing the dragon opening mainly because people play the anti-sicilians. Chein and i decided to play a match where all the different antis were tried by Chien against my defenses each giving me a period (of two weeks in-between) to prepare against the themed opening we decided on beforehand.
with this method not knowing the particular line attempted but having a distinct first few moves and analysis of the lines i was prepared enough to start playing the dragon.
Chess is something beyond a game; It's a passion that lasts a lifetime and helps people become more resilient, strategic thinkers, and sharpen their minds. The illustrations learned on the board like persistence, prescience, and versatility interpret straightforwardly to life, assisting you with turning into a victor in chess, yet in each part of life.
Chess is a wonderful hobby. Even if you do not compete, you can enjoy the game.
play through the games of the great players of the past—even the lesser players. I have books on the games of Spielman, Rubinstein, Marshall, and many others and often spend an evening with their games.
Play through the great tournaments of the past. These are easy to find and will surprise you with the competitiveness of the fields.
play through the world championship matches—even the early ones. Opening theory has moved on, but it is fun to see how the theory developed.
look at the compositions of Sam Loyd or the retrospective analyses of Raymond Smullyan. Great entertainment.
so, when players burn out or go on tilt, there is always something you can do to rekindle your love of the game.
* For ones who can't afford time or budget for weekly live-session by audio-video (USD 15/ hour)
There is new recent alternative service since 2023 -> Daily-Course-by-email
Detail & review at:
https://www.chess.com/forum/view/chess-lessons/interactive-q-a-daily-course-by-email
With very affordable (USD 25 monthly) for this Daily-Course-by email program.
You can give it try for a month, and only if you feel like it & find it useful, then you can think to pay for the service at the end of the month. You have nothing to lose (zero risk) as there is no obligation to pay the service at end of first month if you don't find it helpful.
I have had many teachers for many different subjects in my life. Chien Ming is one of the best.
Playing a game against fhunfi was pretty nice, in my opinion. I take him for quite the generous man, but he also is an excellent teacher and helped me greatly when reviewing the game, showing me some techniques and calculations I did not know about and likely would not have learned without his help. Though I am not a professional reviewer by any means, I'll give his service five stars. Thank you very much, fhunfi!
Best chance for students and friends to practice classical time control chess!
The new season of Swiss 45m+45s will be starting on Jul 01 (Rd-1)
Detail and Registration at
https://www.chess.com/clubs/forum/view/season-03-swiss-45m-45s-1-round-every-2-weeks-start-on-jul-01-2024-new-open-for-registration?page=1
Tournament's review:
https://www.chess.com/forum/view/clubs-and-teams/if-1-of-your-new-years-resolution-is-to-play-more-serious-games-at-slow-time-controls