What Should a Player Under 800 on Chess.com Do to Improve?

I meant that if a beginner (or a player with less than 800 as per the title) does not know openinigs, it will be hard to get to the midlle game, or he/she would be so capped that he/she would lose the game anyway, becuse he/she would lose many pieces, will be so weak positionaly, that no puzzles tranining could save he/she.

They should focus on middlegame strategies https://youtu.be/GmluR4NCnNw?si=GBWP3pvJ4O7bCxvW

Thank you for the comment .

Please do not waste too much time studying deep opening theory. Middlegame principles and endgames are far more useful for your progress.

If you work with me consistently for three months, just one hour per day, your rating will go up by at least 200 points. This is a result we regularly see with my students.

Here is a great example — a game played by Magnus Carlsen with a completely irregular opening against a grandmaster. He still won easily, thanks to his deeper understanding of chess. https://youtu.be/iiRM1ZDhxdI?si=SG6qcEtetj1mssgY

Let’s focus on what really brings improvement.

Coach Darko

I'm sure your coach can make us better, that's not the point.

And I didn't say you have to study DEEP openings. The theory is for advanced players.

I'm saying you have to study openings, if you want to survive to the middle game.

Yes, openings principles helps. But it is not enough.

You have to know some openings to get to the middle games, to avoid traps, etc.

It is not wasting time.

Book the trial class with me I ll play a4 first move and we will play the game

Improving-Speed. I have started playing 15/10. I find myself under time pressure a lot. I have less than a minute or look at the clock and I only have 2-3mins. My opponent will have 12-13mins. I decided to not worry and just play the best I can. Play the best move I see. Sub 700.

I had a win where I had 1 minute left, opponent 13.30 mins. I ended up getting a W. I play too slow and I started playing 3/2, 3 and 1min. It didn't really improve my game. Playing the best move I see is better for me. W/L.

I think my rating will improve doing that-hope. Speed is very enticing, but the game is designed for 15mins. My similar rated opponents need the whole 15mins too, or their rating would be better. I need to remember that instead of being pressured by the clock. My opponents make mistakes just like me. If I take my time, I believe my rating will climb.

That's it.

The OP's time-commitment suggestions for sub-1000 elo improvement is wildly unnecessary as well as unrealistic.

Hi there,

Here’s something to think about — the more you work on tactics and strategy, the more patterns you'll naturally start to remember. And once you know those patterns, you’ll begin to recognize them much faster during your games. That’s when your chess really starts to speed up.

I’ve been working with a few adult players from the U.S. who faced the same challenge, and we’ve made great progress together.

If you'd like, feel free to book a free trial class — I’ll walk you through everything and explain how we can improve your game step by step:
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Looking forward to helping you take your chess to the next level!