Redefining "Blunder" -- The "Chris Saindon"
I have re-posted this. I removed it as there seemed to be no interest (which I certainly understood).The link to the game I am commenting on -- the game that officially moves "blunder" into the 2nd worst term and coins the "Chris Saindon" (my real name) as the new standard in carelessness, stupidity and proof that my quick moves from "speed chess" (which have done me no favors as I win something like 1 in 9 games -- a seperate disgrace even though my avg. opponent is 1600+) are killing me:
http://www.chess.com/echess/game?id=87968208
It was simply to show that the numerous players that have advised me to slow down and don't act like online (slow) chess is a 1 minute game we're SO right. I throw pieces around and suffered this embarassing loss -- and in a game where, unlike speed chess, 1/10th of a second doesn't cost you a thing. Simply put: worst Chess EVER
And I have only myself to blame.
I am looking for guidance..a plea for help would characterize this post very well. I know ONE basic open. Pawn D2-D4 on White, and usually E7 to E5 on Black..and welcome any suggestions no matter how robust and harsh any comments that precede the suggestions may be. I have a stern lecture coming and you'll get no argument from me; I'll take it.
Do you have any specific questions? Because in that game I'm sure you can see your mistakes. You just gave pieces away carelessly.
Yes Sir I did. Somewhere in my games, unless I make a stupid, fatal move in the "open" (and I dont know if opens are any set length of moves..they seem to be between 2 moves and 8-10 when I look at some on Chess.com's "book openings") I always get a bit lost. One specific question is this: I seem to struggle moving high-power pieces into play as I do not know how soon to move my pawns opposite my "King side" into play. The question: do we move panws out as far and as fast and in the highest numbers possible when no perceived threat is imminent against the King? The other question is basically more of a search for a recommendation: Are there three or four openings for me to concentrate on that you would recommend to a struggling player? Thank you for the reply Sir.
Well in the opening your two main objectives should be to get your pieces into play and control the centre. This should be before you start moving pawns. Which to move and when after this is an incredibly complicated question. There are certain pawn moves you play for in certain structures (try googling pawn structures) otherwise it's based a lot on experience, strategical knowledge and calculation. Don't just push randomly though as pawns can't move backwards and can leave weaknesses e.g. strong squares your opponents knight can reach.
As for openings, maybe the Italian game or Scotch have some simple themes. The Queens gambit and Ruy Lopez are important too. Maybe try a few and see what you like.
As for getting lost, learning key ideas in each opening may help, as will something as simple as moving your pieces to better squares.
