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Zarplod
Jan 23, 2025
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I am a beginner, but I do fairly well at puzzles. I also regularly beat bots, some higher rated than me. But I lose big time when I play another person, even if they have a relatively low rating. I don’t know if it’s nerves, or the time constraint, or just a general lack of tactical understanding and recognition in the middle game. Or perhaps is a limited understanding of opening variations.. What would you suggest as a next step for me at this point?
What opening do you play
Jan 24, 2025
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#4
Compadre_J wrote:
What opening do you play
The only ones I'm really familiar with now are the French and Sicilian defense, and the Nimbo-Indian.
Zarplod wrote:
Compadre_J wrote:
What opening do you play
The only ones I'm really familiar with now are the French and Sicilian defense, and the Nimbo-Indian.
The French Defense is great beginner openings.
What line is given you problems?
You should work on stuff that is given you issues.
Improving Your Chess - Resources for Beginners and Beyond…
https://www.chess.com/blog/RussBell/improving-your-chess-resources-for-beginners-and-beyond
Jan 24, 2025
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#7
Learn and apply the most important principles of chess. - (core of my teaching)
Always blunder-check your moves.
Solve tactics in the right way.
Analyze your games.
Study games of strong players.
Learn how to be more psychologically resilient.
Work on your time management skills.
Get a coach if you can.