mrfreezyiceboy wrote:
At my level, what do you think I should do to improve?
You can practice type three king sacrifices! Any other questions?
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lectitude wrote:
May I join here?
Sure! Free trial lessons available here:
https://bookme.name/chessknight/free-trial-lesson
fatdonkeysplaychess wrote:
what was the most important training tool, study habits, etc, that helped you to go from 1800 to 2000?
It's hard to say because I studied and played online for years while being mostly inactive for tournaments. Classic books, game analysis, and tactics all made a big difference! I also did a lot of Chessable.
How do you deal with the mental side of chess? Going on tilt, losing streaks, stuff like that. Often, I get told to just take a break, but my thought process goes like this:
”maybe I should take a break and come at it fresh”
”oh but taking a break won’t help, to get better you have to PLAY, dummy”
*loses 10 matches, repeat*
InsertInterestingNameHere wrote:
How do you deal with the mental side of chess? Going on tilt, losing streaks, stuff like that. Often, I get told to just take a break, but my thought process goes like this (...)
I generally don't allow myself to keep playing after I lose two games in a row. I tend to transition to game analysis or switch time controls. When I don't stop after 2 losses, I'm more tilt prone. Regarding psychology, I really enjoyed The Inner Game of Tennis.
Mar 27, 2022
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#48
What is a good daily study plan for someone 2000+ on chess.com. Currently I play a game of 30+0 and analyze it without a computer first, then once I finish a self analysis I use a computer. I also go over one game a day in Rio's grandmaster guide to pawn structure, and solve about 1 hour of tactics a day. Is this to much, not enough, or a good amount of training daily and what would you change about it to make it better?
ricorat wrote:
I play a game of 30+0 and analyze it without a computer first, then once I finish a self-analysis I use a computer. I also go over one game a day in Rio's grandmaster guide to pawn structure and solve about 1 hour of tactics a day.
This is helpful. Keep up the good work!
Can you be more specific with your other questions?
Mar 27, 2022
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#50
Umm... how can I teach 6th, 7th and 8th graders? I started a chess club. I am a 6th grader....
What are the most important things to focus on in correspondence chess? Both in play and study.
For anyone looking for high-quality content with explanations of positions, general ideas, and concrete applications of ideas in chess, I always recommend that they try studying with Elijah. Since he's offering a free trial lesson, I hope everyone takes him up on the offer and sees what he's all about. He is easily among the best explainers of chess I have come across, and he's even better in a setting where there is Q&A dialogue about positions than his lecture format (as on Chessable).
Stephen_Stanfield wrote:
What are the most important things to focus on in correspondence chess?
David Milliern had me use correspondence chess to improve my thought process. Slow calculation with notes on variation trees can help if this is what you are using CC for.
You can also use daily to practice openings -- you are allowed to reference various books and other resources except for engines. This allows you to develop research skills and practice using an openings database.
RedFastMath wrote:
Umm... how can I teach 6th, 7th and 8th graders? I started a chess club. I am a 6th grader....
Practice and enjoy! It's easier to inspire and lead when the cup overflows. You can do it!
Mar 27, 2022
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#55
LogoCzar wrote:
ricorat wrote:
I play a game of 30+0 and analyze it without a computer first, then once I finish a self-analysis I use a computer. I also go over one game a day in Rio's grandmaster guide to pawn structure and solve about 1 hour of tactics a day.
This is helpful. Keep up the good work!
Can you be more specific with your other questions?
I guess my question was if/what you would change to the plan?
ricorat wrote:
I guess my question was if/what you would change to the plan?
I would need to know more details about your situation to offer specific advice.
Mar 27, 2022
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#57
To everyone reading this and in the forum,
I recommend @LogoCzar, Elijah Logozar, to anyone with questions, curiosity, or desire for chess. Don't believe me? Just take his free 1-hour lesson and you'll see for yourself that he's a great coach.
5/5
1e41-0 wrote:
What is the worst common chess opening? And what is the best uncommon one?
The French and The Accelerated Bongcloud.
What are the most important tips you'd give an adult (30yo) player who is returning to chess, but having trouble avoiding bad decision-making?
I'd also love a good book recommendation or two!
What do you usually do when working with beginners? Usually under 1200, don't know much openings, hangs pieces frequently, etc.
How do you iron those problems out?
It depends on the age of the student. Kids tend to pick up the patterns pretty fast, so I like to prioritize their enjoyment. I often have kids solve puzzles, play games, or look through early classic games like Morphy's Opera house. More important than the content is the quality of their enjoyment because they will pay more attention and remember better.
With adults, it also helps to be approachable and responsive, though there is more emphasis on making a study plan and discussing a methodology of chess improvement. Generally, I recommend where to study tactics independently, and when they are already on the right track, we focus more on chess content during lessons.
Of course, every student is different, and I like to start by getting to know them and asking questions to understand what he is looking for in chess lessons. I can't just immediately impose structure and expect everyone to connect the same way!