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fuberham
Oct 27, 2023
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#1
I need help I need to know what I’m missing at chess I know my board vision isn’t the best, and I get tunnel visioned. but I feel there’s more and I need help feel free to give tips and look at my games.
Improving Your Chess - Resources for Beginners and Beyond...
https://www.chess.com/blog/RussBell/improving-your-chess-resources-for-beginners-and-beyond
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Oct 28, 2023
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#3
1. Stop resigning. In this rating range you can be sure that your opponent will give free pieces to. Not a matter of if, but a matter of when. Fight for the draw.
2. Never trust your opponents moves. They will give a few free pieces or pawns. Take them.
2. Never trust your opponents moves. They will give a few free pieces or pawns. Take them.
Oct 28, 2023
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#4
I've written several posts aimed at helping players like you who might not be able to afford a coach. Here are some links to those posts:
1. How to Improve at Chess: Ultimate Guide
[https://www.chess.com/forum/view/for-beginners/how-to-improve-at-chess-ultimate-guide]
2. Jumpstart Your Chess Journey: Proven Tips for Beginners [https://www.chess.com/forum/view/for-beginners/jumpstart-your-chess-journey-proven-tips-for-beginners]
3. From Good to Great: Mastering Piece Arrangement on the Board [https://www.chess.com/forum/view/chess-lessons/from-good-to-great-mastering-piece-arrangement-on-the-board]
4. Dominating the Board: Mastering Aggressive Moves in Chess
[https://www.chess.com/forum/view/general/dominating-the-board-mastering-aggressive-moves-in-chess]
5. Outsmarting Opponents: Creating and Exploiting Weaknesses
[https://www.chess.com/forum/view/general/outsmarting-opponents-creating-and-exploiting-weaknesses]
6. Piece Domination 101: How to Neutralize Your Opponent's Forces
[https://www.chess.com/forum/view/general/piece-domination-101-how-to-neutralize-your-opponents-forces]
7. Mastering Piece Trades: Transforming the Chess Battlefield [https://www.chess.com/forum/view/general/mastering-piece-trades-transforming-the-chess-battlefield]
8. Practical Endgames Demystified: Techniques for Victory [https://www.chess.com/forum/view/general-chess-discussion/practical-endgames-demystified-techniques-for-victory-95628525]
I hope you find these resources helpful in your chess journey. If you ever feel like you'd benefit from personalized coaching, feel free to reach out to me. Keep up the good work and remember, every game is a learning opportunity!
Oct 28, 2023
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#5
You really need to slow yourself down when you're playing. It looks like you playing the first move that pops into your head, instead of looking what your options are.
In this game, for example. You blocked check with Queen. Why?! You thought for just 3 seconds, even though you had more than 29 minutes left on the clock. I wonder if you knew yourself why you played that move.
You need to train yourself to make good decisions: First look at the board, then you can start identifying candidate moves. Third, you calculate the outcome for each move and finally, you decide which move you like best.
Here's another example from this game.
You opponent just played 12. Qh3. This move was a huge blunder, but very dangerous at the same time. Yet, you didn't spot neither the opportunity, nor threat in the 7 seconds you spent on that move. Seriously, 7 seconds... You need to take your time for each move, you won't improve at all if you're just moving pieces around art random.
Good luck!
Oct 28, 2023
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#6
fuberhamm2007 wrote:
I need help I need to know what I’m missing at chess I know my board vision isn’t the best, and I get tunnel visioned. but I feel there’s more and I need help feel free to give tips and look at my games.
I think you answered your own question to some extent. If your rating is 300 you need to focus on the absolute basics; board vision and not being too tunnel-visioned, which at this stage basically means don’t overlook mates in 1, and try not to give pieces away etc. it’s more important to eradicate your absolute worst moves than anything else at this stage.
Try being patient with your moves and analyse the board before playing a move.Hope that helps
Oct 28, 2023
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#8
Duckfest wrote:
You really need to slow yourself down when you're playing. It looks like you playing the first move that pops into your head, instead of looking what your options are.
In this game, for example. You blocked check with Queen. Why?! You thought for just 3 seconds, even though you had more than 29 minutes left on the clock. I wonder if you knew yourself why you played that move.
that first game doesn't really work for the example because it was a mouse slip
Assuming this is your first account, as of this post you've played a little over 100 games. Give it more time. The best teacher is experience.
But there is one piece of advice I feel I can give: I've noticed the vast, vast majority of your losses are from resignation. I recommend trying to bring that number down. Make them earn it. Make them checkmate you. Even if you're more or less guaranteed to lose you're going to get important practice reading the board and making the best moves in dire situations. And players down at our level are often pretty bad at endgames so you have a chance to stalemate or even make a stunning comeback.
JamesColeman wrote:
fuberhamm2007 wrote:
I need help I need to know what I’m missing at chess I know my board vision isn’t the best, and I get tunnel visioned. but I feel there’s more and I need help feel free to give tips and look at my games.
I think you answered your own question to some extent. If your rating is 300 you need to focus on the absolute basics; board vision and not being too tunnel-visioned, which at this stage basically means don’t overlook mates in 1, and try not to give pieces away etc. it’s more important to eradicate your absolute worst moves than anything else at this stage.
Agree with @JamesColeman.
Hey @fuberhamm2007, I hope this chess article helps you out in many ways to improve your game! Good luck and enjoy playing chess!
https://www.chess.com/clubs/forum/view/chess-strategies-1
Oct 28, 2023
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#11
dunklebucket wrote:
Assuming this is your first account, as of this post you've played a little over 100 games. Give it more time. The best teacher is experience.
But there is one piece of advice I feel I can give: I've noticed the vast, vast majority of your losses are from resignation. I recommend trying to bring that number down. Make them earn it. Make them checkmate you. Even if you're more or less guaranteed to lose you're going to get important practice reading the board and making the best moves in dire situations. And players down at our level are often pretty bad at endgames so you have a chance to stalemate or even make a stunning comeback.
yea there was points in chess where i would just resign after a loss of one peice
Need free courses on how to checkmate. Please suggest.
Find a player you would like to model yourself after, and play through as many of his or her games as you can. That is a really fun way to spark your love for chess, and that, in turn, will help you improve. Capablanca is a good player to study. One of the best books about him is "Jose Raul Capablanca: 3rd World Chess Champion." Just playing through a number of the games in this book will certainly make you a better player.
