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eric0022

Nov 28, 2021

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#21

GBTGBA wrote:

ToujiSoya wrote:

GBTGBA wrote:

I have an Easy cure of chess fear. But maybe people not interested. it worked for me.

Go ahead.

Just think of COVID-19 that can kill us anytime. Then instantly your chess fear is gone.

I'm more worried about dying due tothe fear of getting COVID than dying due to the actual getting of COVID itself...

keep1teasy

Nov 28, 2021

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#22

eric0022 wrote:

Solmyr1234 wrote:

"You may learn much more from a game you lose than from a game you win. You will have to lose hundreds of games before becoming a good player."
— José Raúl Capablanca

Wow.

Does Capablanca mean...

...that a player who loses hundreds of games, without a single win or draw in his games, will become a good player?

no. he means you have to be a masochist.

NiceAndFlowy

Nov 28, 2021

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#23

ToujiSoya wrote:

usernameone wrote:

There is a 99.97% chance you will be fine if you catch the coof, not so much in chess.

Fact.

The death rate is around 3%, not 0,03%. I don't know about chess, but I think it's lower..

Considering that losing is not gonna hurt you, if I were you I would keep playing until you have a decent board vision. Don't care about the losses, they're irrelevant in the long run and you can only improve from them.

GrachisKnights

Nov 29, 2021

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#24

what helped me as someone who used to be scared to play people -- just stuck to the many CPUs chess.com gives you -- is that the rating on here doesn't really mean all that much. Its just a way of pairing you up with people who the website assumes is around your skill level so it won't be too hard or too easy. It also isn't official in any regards. Here is why you shouldn't worry about rating on here, or any chess website

1. people in rapid and even slower blitz controls like 5|5 cheat... its something like 15% of all players , and thats just those that chess.com, lichess, and other websites know about... imagine the people that only pull out the engine on their phone when they are losing, or to help them on a couple really pivotal moves.

2. Real rating comes from structured play that is officially carried out by FIDE, USCF, or whatever other organization/chess federation exists if you aren't American. Whatever you think your rating is based on chess.com, is probably much different in real life. Not to be a downer, but its probably lower than your chess.com rating. if it makes you feel better, its lower for everybody: even the GMs on here.

3. rating is really just a number. Learning and getting better at understanding chess, and enjoying the wins you get from your hard work and learning are what its really all about. You have to decide what you want: a high rating or a better understanding of chess. The funny thing is, if you strive to achieve the second one, the former comes along very conveniently with it.

jjupiter6

Nov 30, 2021

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#25

What are you scared of? Are you in some kind of physical danger?

laurengoodkindchess

Dec 1, 2021

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#26

Hi! My name is Lauren Goodkind and I’m a respected chess coach and chess YouTuber based in California:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP5SPSG_sWSYPjqJYMNwL_Q

I love helping others get better at chess. Therefore, here’s some ideas to help you get better.

-I recommend two books for you: “50 Poison Pieces” and “Queen For A Day: The Girl’s Guide To Chess Mastery.” Both books are available on Amazon.com. Both books are endorsed by chess masters!

-If you are serious about chess, I highly recommend you hiring a chess coach to help you.

-Also consider all checks and captures on your side and also your opponent’s side. Always as, “If I move here, where is my opponent going to move?”. Do this for every single move!

-Play with a slow time control, such as G/30 so you have plenty of time to think before every move.

I also offer 500 two-choice puzzles on my website: https://www.chessbylauren.com/two-choice-puzzles.php

If you want me to analyze a chess game that you played for my YouTube channel (free of charge), share the game with me.

I hope that this helps.

abobus1231

Dec 1, 2021

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#27

kstu kz - лучший сайт

Uthum2013

Dec 1, 2021

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#28

You can sharpen your skills when playing chess,even when losing. :)

Uthum2013

Dec 1, 2021

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#29

Yeah,that's right ✅ 👌

ToujiSoya

Dec 2, 2021

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#30

I'm fine now. I'm in my peak 😎, road to 1000 Rapid.

Willi8031

Dec 2, 2021

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#31

I like Puzzles - Practice (drills) - openings. I can set computer level as I learn.

eliothowell

Dec 2, 2021

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#32

Try daily games. This way, you can strategize, look for basic tactics and enjoy/learn without undue pressure.

Optimissed

Dec 2, 2021

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#33

ToujiSoya wrote:

Briefly: I've been playing chess for about 1 week, I learned some bases (very little) and I started to suffer because I reached 700 rating and started losing out of nowhere, should I stop playing and study more about chess or do I continue and learn by losing?

I lost 4 rapid games, but like, 2 in a row since I'm in 700's.

About HyperBullet, I lost 11 in 36, but I think It's ok since It's very fast paced a and I actually feel like learning from it.

If you had lost 200 in a row then perhaps you might have a point.

tomfinney123

Dec 2, 2021

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#34

"there are no losers in chess , just those who learn "

lik28246Sk

Dec 2, 2021

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#35

That's ok for a beginner!! you see I was a beginner Like you I was really scared. I was scared but after I did some Advanced Courses and Classes I was not scared ...

Things Take Time...

-Maya Angelou

By Wisemen

lik28246Sk

Dec 2, 2021

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#36

abobus1231 wrote:

kstu kz - лучший сайт

I am sorry, but I don't understand this language. could you communicate in English?

Thank you!!

-Wisemen!!

lik28246Sk

Dec 2, 2021

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#37

tomfinney123 wrote:

"there are no losers in chess , just those who learn "

Very Inspirational!!

-Wisemen!!

Optimissed

Dec 2, 2021

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#38

tomfinney123 wrote:

"there are no losers in chess , just those who learn "

I see you unfollowed the Covid troll thread, run by Adolf H.

tomfinney123

Dec 2, 2021

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#39

cc is such a small world optimissed , and the observant spot alot , still a cool site mind you ,

ToujiSoya

Dec 4, 2021

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#40

eliothowell wrote:

Try daily games. This way, you can strategize, look for basic tactics and enjoy/learn without undue pressure.

I tried but I can't. I keep forgetting t play.