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kindaspongey

Dec 27, 2019

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#21

lisanios wrote:

… I like the books of Marin about the English opening but they are 3,maybe much to read.

"... It is important to make clear to potential buyers that this book is for players who are very serious about their chess; I would say those with a rating of 2200 up to around grandmaster level. ..." - FM Carsten Hansen (2010) on volume one

https://web.archive.org/web/20140626173432/http://www.chesscafe.com/text/hansen128.pdf

kindaspongey

Dec 27, 2019

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#22

lisanios wrote:

kindaspongey έγραψε:

lisanios wrote:

… I like the books of Marin about the English opening but they are 3,maybe much to read.

"... It is important to make clear to potential buyers that this book is for players who are very serious about their chess; I would say those with a rating of 2200 up to around grandmaster level. ..." - FM Carsten Hansen (2010) on volume one

https://web.archive.org/web/20140626173432/http://www.chesscafe.com/text/hansen128.pdf

I will write that anyone can read any book that he likes,so if a 1400rated player wants to learn the Cummings’ repertoire even it is more difficult to learn I will be with him,I will do the same if he wants to read the books of Marin.
Learning new things, he will be a better player.

"... Once you identify an opening you really like and wish to learn in more depth, then should you pick up a book on a particular opening or variation. Start with ones that explain the opening variations and are not just meant for advanced players. ..." - Dan Heisman (2001)
https://web.archive.org/web/20140626180930/http://www.chesscafe.com/text/heisman06.pdf

kindaspongey

Dec 27, 2019

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#23

thegrinder50 wrote:

... and as I dont know that many different openings, can someone please recommend one which would be a, easy to learn, and can result in an attacking game for me.😃 Also, I'm still struggling to get above 1200 rated despite playing for a few years ...

IMKeto

Dec 27, 2019

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#24

thegrinder50 wrote:

Seasons greeting to all,🎅 I play mostly the London system as white and have enjoyed this opening. However I feel its time for a change, and as I dont know that many different openings, can someone please recommend one which would be a, easy to learn, and can result in an attacking game for me.😃 Also, I'm still struggling to get above 1200 rated despite playing for a few years I would really like to somehow get upto 1400/1500 by the ending of 2020. does anyone have any ideas of what areas to focus on in order to generate this kind of improvement. thank you and good luck and happiness to all👍

Your issue an an obvious and common one.

To much blitz/bullet/rapid. Even in your Daily games, you're moving fast. 36 moves in 3 days?

kindaspongey

Dec 27, 2019

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#25

IMBacon wrote:

thegrinder50 wrote:

... I'm still struggling to get above 1200 rated despite playing for a few years ...

Your issue an an obvious and common one. ...

Is there reason to believe that thegrinder50 has only one issue?

Chill-Bhronai

Dec 27, 2019

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#26

thegrinder50 wrote:

Seasons greeting to all,🎅 I play mostly the London system as white and have enjoyed this opening. However I feel its time for a change, and as I dont know that many different openings, can someone please recommend one which would be a, easy to learn, and can result in an attacking game for me.😃 Also, I'm still struggling to get above 1200 rated despite playing for a few years I would really like to somehow get upto 1400/1500 by the ending of 2020. does anyone have any ideas of what areas to focus on in order to generate this kind of improvement. thank you and good luck and happiness to all👍

Why not play your preferred Black Defence as White ? ?

IMKeto

Dec 27, 2019

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#27

Chill-Bhronai wrote:

thegrinder50 wrote:

Seasons greeting to all,🎅 I play mostly the London system as white and have enjoyed this opening. However I feel its time for a change, and as I dont know that many different openings, can someone please recommend one which would be a, easy to learn, and can result in an attacking game for me.😃 Also, I'm still struggling to get above 1200 rated despite playing for a few years I would really like to somehow get upto 1400/1500 by the ending of 2020. does anyone have any ideas of what areas to focus on in order to generate this kind of improvement. thank you and good luck and happiness to all👍

Why not play your preferred Black Defence as White ? ?

Please explain...this i have to see.

Mounxr101

Dec 27, 2019

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#28

the italian game is pretty easy to learn and fun to play as white

but learn ALL the line after you play Bc4 its important
the basic positon of any opening is not the end you nedd to understant the moves and some plans that you can have after

kindaspongey

Dec 27, 2019

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#29

gf3 wrote:

if you play KID as black play KIA as white

if you dutch it, bird that sh*t

I suspect that you will soon be hearing from an angry ThrillerFan about this.

Bobbarooski

Dec 28, 2019

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#30

Try the Scotch Gambit, or if you're feeling daring the Kings Gambit. I learned a great deal about tempo and tactics playing the KG

Grandma_Rest

Dec 28, 2019

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#31

thanks all for the replies, I think I do need to play less games , I always have atleast10 daily games going on and i suppose that doesn't help. last two days I've learnt the English opening which so far I've enjoyed and had success. I will take note of some great points/suggestions in this thread. thanks and grateful as always 👍