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tjohnson27584
May 7, 2018
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#1

Used to play chess a bit back in HS, haven't played in a looooong time.

Don't know if anyone has time, but can someone look at my games and tell me what my biggest weaknesses are? I don't have a whole lot of games but I can say that this is pretty indicative of how I'm doing at the moment.

Thanks guys!

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IMKeto
May 7, 2018
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#2

Opening Principles:

1. Control the center squares – d4-e4-d5-e5

2. Develop your minor pieces toward the center – piece activity is the key

3. Castle

4. Connect your rooks

Tactics...tactics...tactics...

 

Pre Move Checklist:

1. Make sure all your pieces are safe. 

2. Look for forcing move: Checks, captures, threats. You want to look at ALL forcing moves (even the bad ones) this will force you look at, and see the entire board. 

3. If there are no forcing moves, you then want to remove any of your opponent’s pieces from your side of the board. 

4. If your opponent doesn’t have any of his pieces on your side of the board, then you want to improve the position of your least active piece. 

5. After each move by your opponent, ask yourself: "What is my opponent trying to do?"

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Anyara
May 7, 2018
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#3
 
tl;dr you blundered 2 minor pieces and your queen.
 
Before you capture a piece, check to see if your opponent can recapture. There are other mental checks you should make, but this is a basic one that you need to know.
 
You captured a pawn with your knight, but your opponent could recapture with their other pawn.
Same for your capture of the pawn with your queen; your opponent could recapture with their rook.
 
The other minor piece blunder was a small tactic, but don't forget that you can capture too.
 
Take more time before each move to look for your captures AND your opponent's captures.
 
Also, don't get too greedy about pawns. Before you take a pawn, make sure that it won't go bad. I've turned a 21 point advantage into a stalemate once because I got greedy and took a pawn.
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jambyvedar
May 7, 2018
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#4

You know that value of pieces right? You know that queen is the strongest piece right? The rook is general considered as stronger than bishop or knight. When you are left with a rook and your opponent has queen left, your opponent has material advantage. Focus at reducing your blunders that gives your opponent a material advantage.

 

Tips that can help your game.

 

1. Always study your opponent's last move

2. Always look at the whole board to see piece positioning

3. Before you make a move,check if there is a tactical drawback.

4. Solve tactical problems.

5. Learn the general opening principles.