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As I am working on learning more openings and variations, is there a tool on chess.com that quizzes you on opening responses? For example, computer plays 1. D4 and then says play "queens gambit declined. And so on. Thanks
Jan 4, 2018
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#2
A word of advice. Your study time would be better spent working on tactics, and following opening principles.
I've been working on those if not more. I'm just looking do an easy way to brush up on opening knowledge. (It's possible to focus on multiple angles)
I don't see any disadvantage to gaining opening knowledge. I'm in no rush to become a better player. Rather I want to learn constructively, whether it be openings or tactics. Openings are tactics, am I right? Just over analyzed tactics that have developed formulas.
Jan 4, 2018
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#5
andrewallirva wrote:
I've been working on those if not more. I'm just looking do an easy way to brush up on opening knowledge. (It's possible to focus on multiple angles)
Understood. Im just basing my answer on what i saw after looking at some of your games.
There's your mistake, many of my games were played either half assed or under the influence of a beer. One thing I've realized is that people take these casual games much more seriously than I do. Perhaps I should do the same. I want to play seriously on "over the board play", rather then internet play. I enjoy the person to person interaction with the game.That's what I value. Thank you for the feedback. I'm really just looking for technical insight.
Jan 4, 2018
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#7
If I understand your original post correctly, you seem to be interested in what openings are called. However, I think it is more important to think through possible responses and know why these are viable options rather than what they are called. If you click on Learn at the left under Chess.com and then over to openings, you come to this link: https://www.chess.com/openings.
I don't think it is exactly what you're looking for, on the other hand various opening are shown by board diagrams and to the right are many typical openings and responses that you can pick. The graph shows the win/lose/draw percentage of games that followed that particular sequence of moves. You can choose to click on a board that has the name you are interested in and it will open showing the pros/cons of the opening and typical move sequences. Or, you can click a move in the right column, and then another, and another etc based on information on the graph.
Again, it isn't a quiz that says play a certain defence following a move; however, by showing typical openings and responses it might have something you find useful.
Jan 4, 2018
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#8
Well you can play against the computer with the show moves, and/or threats option. You can set up an opening position first to get it to play in the line you want. You can take back mistakes, etc. in live games, just play an opening over and over, go back and review opening right after game result.
"... Overall, I would advise most players to stick to a fairly limited range of openings, and not to worry about learning too much by heart. ..." - FM Steve Giddins (2008)
"... 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
"... To begin with, only study the main lines ... you can easily fill in the unusual lines later. ..." - GM John Nunn (2006)
"... I feel that the main reasons to buy an opening book are to give a good overview of the opening, and to explain general plans and ideas. ..." - GM John Nunn (2006)
"... If the book contains illustrative games, it is worth playing these over first ..." - GM John Nunn (2006)
"... the average player only needs to know a limited amount about the openings he plays. Providing he understands the main aims of the opening, a few typical plans and a handful of basic variations, that is enough. ..." - FM Steve Giddins (2008)
"... For inexperienced players, I think the model that bases opening discussions on more or less complete games that are fully annotated, though with a main focus on the opening and early middlegame, is the ideal. ..." - FM Carsten Hansen (2010)
"... Everyman Chess has started a new series aimed at those who want to understand the basics of an opening, i.e., the not-yet-so-strong players. ... I imagine [there] will be a long series based on the premise of bringing the basic ideas of an opening to the reader through plenty of introductory text, game annotations, hints, plans and much more. ..." - FM Carsten Hansen (2002)
https://web.archive.org/web/20140627055734/http://www.chesscafe.com/text/hansen38.pdf
"The way I suggest you study this book is to play through the main games once, relatively quickly, and then start playing the variation in actual games. Playing an opening in real games is of vital importance - without this kind of live practice it is impossible to get a 'feel' for the kind of game it leads to. There is time enough later for involvement with the details, after playing your games it is good to look up the line." - GM Nigel Davies (2005)