stassneyking wrote:
A great player once told me you will see a downswing before you see an upswing.
Many times this is very true. 
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Take a break from chess and once you miss it go back to it
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Sep 10, 2020
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#65
brothers and sisters dont be depressed just read this blog may be god wanted to send it to u through my way https://www.chess.com/blog/accelerando_chess/accelerando-your-chess
Sep 11, 2020
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#66
I like playing the computer to get better. If you are consistently beating the computer then raise the level and learn the new tactics the computer uses against you. I’m 1190 daily and level five vs the computer now.
Sep 12, 2020
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#67
Eric, re point 3, why is it a bad idea to exchange pawns when ahead in material?
It will obviously always depend on the position, but as a general rule, if it’s safe to do so, I don’t understand the issue by trading down material, pieces or pawns?
It will obviously always depend on the position, but as a general rule, if it’s safe to do so, I don’t understand the issue by trading down material, pieces or pawns?
Ok
Sep 12, 2020
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#69
Kraig wrote:
Eric, re point 3, why is it a bad idea to exchange pawns when ahead in material?
It will obviously always depend on the position, but as a general rule, if it’s safe to do so, I don’t understand the issue by trading down material, pieces or pawns?
It will obviously always depend on the position, but as a general rule, if it’s safe to do so, I don’t understand the issue by trading down material, pieces or pawns?
To avoid getting into King+Bishop or King+Knight vs King positions?
No offence but wingeing on here not going to improve you , and judging by look of things you gave up
I can see that you’re playing against players with an ELO of 400-500. If you don’t fight people above your level (e.g. 1000 ELO) you won’t learn anything and you’ll stay at the same level.
Feb 11, 2025
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#73
I wish that when I first got interested in chess that I'd had the opportunity to regularly play against 2000+ players. It is a rare opportunity, so the effect of modern-day streamers should not be underestimated, and for them to clarify their thinking is a real blessing when one is striving to achieve excellence oneself in the field of chess.
Feb 11, 2025
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#74
Naroditsky's speed run videos are the best instructional videos out there (which I have seen).
Feb 11, 2025
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#75
cherryraptors wrote:
No offence but wingeing on here not going to improve you , and judging by look of things you gave up
Inactivity could be for any number of reasons so consider that before you decide they 'gave up'.
Not played for 4years you diffy
A great player once told me you will see a downswing before you see an upswing.