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kaiden534 · 2020-12-28T11:53:35-08:00

Last year, I was really good at chess and then, I stopped playing chess for a year when I started chess again I was still pretty good at chess but and then, I got I thought I was getting better but and now I’m getting worser and worser at chess.

zijduck1

Jan 5, 2021

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#21

Hi

catmaster0

Jan 5, 2021

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#22

jeftakels wrote:

kaiden534 wrote:

I prefer to attack but the way I attack is too obvious

Do you learn tactics to gain material? Do you know the scholars mate and such? I would start at that if I were you. Also I advice the Magnus training app, it has helped me a lot too

There is no need to waste time with Scholar's mate. A simple check to avoid hanging material refutes it. It is a terrible attack.

kaiden534

Feb 28, 2021

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#23

I don’t usually do the Scholar’s mate...

MilosTomic891

Feb 28, 2021

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#24

Just keep trying and never give up,and don’t forget to have fun as well. Set up your goal First and work towards it.

laurengoodkindchess

Feb 28, 2021

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#25

Hi! My name is Lauren Goodkind and I'm a chess coach based in California. I have some tips for you:

1) I recommend playing with a slow time control (at least 20 minutes or more) so you can have time to think before each move. Ask questions before each move, such as, "If I move here, is it safe?", and "Can I safely capture a piece?" to avoid making silly mistakes. Overall, consider all checks and captures.

2) Get familiar with basic tactics, such as the fork, skewer, pin, and more. You need to practice thinking several moves ahead. I offer puzzles on my website to help: https://www.chessbylauren.com/two-choice-puzzles.php

I hope that my advice helps!