How to Improve in Chess 960

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I have little idea. I'm below 1500, my lowest ratings in cc. Are there books like in standard chess? Master games collection?

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Your 1443 Chess960 rating makes you better than 66.2% of the players here. CAre to give US some pointers? lol

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Perhaps I'm being greedy happy.png And starting to get lazy. I take longer time in making a move in 960 than standard.

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As you know from me declining a 960 match with you, I am NOT a fan!

 

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I started playing 960 last year only. And I joined a 960 tournament recently. I lost to someone 200 below. That somehow makes me want to Improve. I can't remember losing to 200 below in standard chess.

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Jimmykay wrote:

As you know from me declining a 960 match with you, I am NOT a fan!

 

Not only you Jimmy... Most cc members aren't a fan of Chess 960.

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Im frustrated with this loss.

 

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i sucks i guess. Will you play with me in 960? Rated or unrated depending on you.

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Not recevied yet

 

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Your settings won't allow me to challenge you.

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RonPaulsSteelBalls wrote:

Study more tactics

Tactics books are based on standard games. How would it helps 960 play?

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rychessmaster1 wrote:
Challenge sent

I discovered your 3 minutes game challenge. I can't play bullet in standard chess. 360 even more. Make it a Daily 360 challenge. 

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rychessmaster1 wrote:
Wait didn’t you win that game?

You're right. I won that game. I copied the wrong game.

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Sorry for the that embarrassing game posted.

https://www.chess.com/daily/game/219571086

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RonPaulsSteelBalls wrote:
bong711 wrote:
RonPaulsSteelBalls wrote:

Study more tactics

Tactics books are based on standard games. How would it helps 960 play?

tactic (tăkˈtĭk)
  • n.
    An expedient for achieving a goal; a maneuver.

Explain more.

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LogicalSingularity wrote:

Study tactics. Solve tactical problems. Ask google for tips. Random openings and positions means tactics and positional understanding wins the game. 

Thanks! And thanks to all participants.

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Is the Bishop pair advantage applicable in 960?

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I believe that was the whole purpose of 960, to get away from memorizing set openings and instead to rely mainly on tactics and how pieces are best employed from unusual opening positions.

I think the name 960 comes from the different number of starting positions possible. (Seems high?) Anyway, with so many starting positions, it's impractical to try to memorize "standard openings", so creativity and tactics become more important.

So, I suppose as already suggested, studying tactics and positional play may help. Good luck.