Anyone have tips for me I have 700 elo

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PercyPro

Anyone have tips on what openings I should learn?

jin38

Yes , exactly, fighting for the center , and practice more

PercyPro

Ok thanks

EKAFC

Follow the principles and you will almost always be ok in the opening. Also, don't hang pieces. Doing that will increase your rating to at least 1000. Also, don't go for a passive setup like the Colle or London. Long-term, you will suffer and probably quit chess

PercyPro
EKAFC wrote:

Follow the principles and you will almost always be ok in the opening. Also, don't hang pieces. Doing that will increase your rating to at least 1000. Also, don't go for a passive setup like the Colle or London. Long-term, you will suffer and probably quit chess

Alright, thanks! I accidently hung my knight yesterday and i felt so dumb

zone_chess

I believe it's best to start with the King's Gambit because you learn all about attacking patterns.
Positional chess comes later.

Or try some fun ones like the NLA, Pterodactyl, and the Scandi.
No need to get mathematical under 1500 level, just learn to discover patterns and geometrical mechanics in piece play and mating attacks first.

I agree that Zukertort-style openings like the Colle system are too passive and nobody should probably play them. You will probably end up in a weak position and have to 'colle' in for advice from a higher-rated friend.

But the London is a great opening too, it's not passive because it generates a very strong attack. But it's also not for the early beginners because it combines one-dimensional with positional (multifactorial) ideas.

tygxc

@1

"Anyone have tips for me I have 700 elo"
++ Always check your intended move is no blunder before you play it.

"Anyone have tips on what openings I should learn?" ++ None at all. Just play and analyse your lost games. As black defend 1 e4 e5 and 1 d4 d5, as white open 1 e4.

jmpchess12

In a rare instance, tygxc and I are in agreement. Obsessively blunder check and play e4-e5, d4-d5 as black, and e4 as white. 

Play principled chess. Get your pieces out, seize space in the center, castle. 

DS13Chess

One tip I would give is to just keep playing. That's How I got to 1100 elo. If you keep playing everyday you'll very well become a master and shock all your family and friends. This is because you are playing against different openings, so you'll get good because playing against different openings long enough will cause you to remember those openings. You'll quickly find out that you have a variety of openings that you are capable of playing, and a variety of tactics as well. Solve your daily puzzle and If you want to experiment with different openings just simply use the site to learn. That's all I can give you.

PercyPro
DS13Chess wrote:

One tip I would give is to just keep playing. That's How I got to 1100 elo. If you keep playing everyday you'll very well become a master and shock all your family and friends. This is because you are playing against different openings, so you'll get good because playing against different openings long enough will cause you to remember those openings. You'll quickly find out that you have a variety of openings that you are capable of playing, and a variety of tactics as well. Solve your daily puzzle and If you want to experiment with different openings just simply use the site to learn. That's all I can give you.

Yeah I am playing pretty much every day lol

EKAFC
DS13Chess wrote:

One tip I would give is to just keep playing. That's How I got to 1100 elo. If you keep playing everyday you'll very well become a master and shock all your family and friends. This is because you are playing against different openings, so you'll get good because playing against different openings long enough will cause you to remember those openings. You'll quickly find out that you have a variety of openings that you are capable of playing, and a variety of tactics as well. Solve your daily puzzle and If you want to experiment with different openings just simply use the site to learn. That's all I can give you.

The key to everything you've just said is to analyze your games. The computer will show you your mistakes so you can correct them. Of course, it isn't going to cover everything like the type of opening you are playing which is where a coach can help you. But analyzing will get you very far and while a coach at all levels helps, they are only mandatory if you are a master and trying to get the norms for IM or GM

Ziryab

Ignore all recommendations concerning opening, especially those by streamers and YouTubers. Gotham Chess is funny and entertaining, but his advice is rubbish.

You are losing because you give pieces away. Learn basic contacts. Take your time when playing. Maybe use a checklist: what pieces are unprotected? Is your king safe? 

You’ll learn tactics faster by playing classical openings. Play through the games of Greco. https://www.chessgames.com/player/gioachino_greco.html

 

DragonGamer231

I think the best way to raise your elo is to check Stockfish for various openings and memorize the proper moves. Once your opponent is in a losing position, it should not be very difficult to win, as long as you don't blunder. Think deeply with each move, making sure your opponent cannot easily counter your attacks, win material, or weaken your king. Even if a move appears good, you should double-check it to make sure you're not falling into a trap. You should also try to launch a quick attack so that your opponent does not have time to defend against it, solidify their position, and begin attacking you. Additionally, lower-level players have a tendency to fall for strong sacrificial attacks, so searching for those can give you an advantage.

SwimmerBill

When I was a beginner and a kid, I played in a tournament and had a lucky first game. In the break Klaus Pohl, a 2400 player, asked me about my game. I started throwing pieces around the board. He glared at me and in a deep voice said     "STOP! THINK!"  I think that is good advice for most of us.

PercyPro
pfren wrote:

You need to study the following 3 openings, in that particular order:

1. Elementary tactics.

2. Beginner tactics.

3. Simple tactics.

After learning the above "openings" inside-out, your rating will be around 1700, and now you may start to study some more mainstream "openings", like intermediate tactics.

Thank you! Yeah I'm looking for tactics and openings.

PercyPro
Ziryab wrote:

Ignore all recommendations concerning opening, especially those by streamers and YouTubers. Gotham Chess is funny and entertaining, but his advice is rubbish.

You are losing because you give pieces away. Learn basic contacts. Take your time when playing. Maybe use a checklist: what pieces are unprotected? Is your king safe? 

You’ll learn tactics faster by playing classical openings. Play through the games of Greco. https://www.chessgames.com/player/gioachino_greco.html

 

Thanks for the advice! Well GothamChess is mainly who I watch xD. I'm a beginner so I don't exactly know what is good for me. Yeah i'll try a checklist. I'm trying to get into the habit of scanning the board and thinking what moves can I make to defend or attack and what moves my opponent can make at the same time.

Ethan_Brollier

At 700 ELO the only advice I can really give is advice that everyone else is giving: "Just blunder less". If you ever figure out how to do that, please tell me how. The other advice I have is to find what you like. Do you like romantic play with sacrifices, trades, and massive attacks? Go for it. Do you like tactical play with quiet repositioning, buildup, and quick strikes? Find out how. Do you like aggressive play with careless pawn pushes, open lines, and overwhelming blitzes? Do it. Do you like defensive play with passive moves, strong pawn chains, and punishing your opponent's mistakes? No problem. Do you like theoretical play with familiar ideas, no surprises, and following in the footsteps of the grandmasters who came before you? You might need to wait a bit on that one until you have enough ELO that everyone knows the variations, but no reason not to start now. 

Opening advice? 1. c4/Nf3 and 1... Nf6. I'd reccomend starting with the Reti, English, Alekhine's, and Indian. Those four openings will serve you well throughout your chess career as they are simple enough to play at 700 but complex enough to continue playing into the 2000s. 

DS13Chess

EKAFC NO The whole point of my paragraph was independence! You don't need a coach. Many people don't get personal trainers and end up becoming successful. You are also analyzing/memorizing your OPPONENT'S Game, not yours. That's how you learn.

PercyPro
Ethan_Brollier wrote:

At 700 ELO the only advice I can really give is advice that everyone else is giving: "Just blunder less". If you ever figure out how to do that, please tell me how. The other advice I have is to find what you like. Do you like romantic play with sacrifices, trades, and massive attacks? Go for it. Do you like tactical play with quiet repositioning, buildup, and quick strikes? Find out how. Do you like aggressive play with careless pawn pushes, open lines, and overwhelming blitzes? Do it. Do you like defensive play with passive moves, strong pawn chains, and punishing your opponent's mistakes? No problem. Do you like theoretical play with familiar ideas, no surprises, and following in the footsteps of the grandmasters who came before you? You might need to wait a bit on that one until you have enough ELO that everyone knows the variations, but no reason not to start now. 

Opening advice? 1. c4/Nf3 and 1... Nf6. I'd reccomend starting with the Reti, English, Alekhine's, and Indian. Those four openings will serve you well throughout your chess career as they are simple enough to play at 700 but complex enough to continue playing into the 2000s. 

Never played those, I'll try them and see what I like. Yes I do like to trade alot haha. Thanks for your advice!

KeSetoKaiba
PercyPro wrote:

Anyone have tips on what openings I should learn?

https://www.chess.com/blog/KeSetoKaiba/opening-principles-again 

Opening Principles is good enough opening knowledge for a while, but any openings you do learn might just be extra help happy.png