I just want to thank everyone for the responses. I am very busy with an internship at the moment so I don't have a lot of time to respond to everyone or even playing a lot of chess. I did read every single one of these comments and especially llamonade2's analysis was very helpful! Cheers!
I have been studying chess for a solid 6 months now, but I can't progress past 1400
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Feb 11, 2020
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ghost_of_pushwood schreef:
VillaDominico wrote:
You can find playes under 1400 who plays since 50 years, just keep studyng and practicing. You will succed.
lol Yes, never mind the contradiction!
Haha yes
Feb 11, 2020
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SmyslovFan schreef:
Every few months, someone posts a thread like this, and it lights up like a Christmas tree.
Let that be a lesson. If you want a succesfull thread, make it about chess improvement. Responses guaranteed!
Feb 11, 2020
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JasperVanGeleijnen schreef:
I just want to thank everyone for the responses. I am very busy with an internship at the moment so I don't have a lot of time to respond to everyone or even playing a lot of chess. I did read every single one of these comments and especially ghost_of_pushwood's analysis was very helpful! Cheers!
Ah, my man is still lingering! All the best with your internship and further chess studies. But improvement takes time. You should not expect a whole lot after 6 months. I've got 19 years under my belt. Mind you, my 1602 national rating hasn't been updated since 2010 because i quit clubbing because of circumstances. If i had to take a guess as of where it would be at now, i'd say somewhere between 1800/1900.
Feb 11, 2020
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#66
yeah, GOP's analysis was inspired. not to mention inspiring.
"Chernev, eek".
Feb 11, 2020
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#67
ghost_of_pushwood wrote:
VillaDominico wrote:
You can find playes under 1400 who plays since 50 years, just keep studyng and practicing. You will succed.
lol Yes, never mind the contradiction!
I'm working on it, with time I hope to get there
llamonade2 wrote:
JasperVanGeleijnen wrote:
What are some major mistakes I am making? What are some things I need to pay more attention to? Thanks!
7.Bd3
If you're not going to retreat the bishop then h3 was a waste of time, but in any case you should because Nxf4 not only will damage your structure it also weakens d4. Also Nh5 is what I like to call a single purpose move... which when it's a low rated player usually means they put a piece on a bad square because they're hoping you let them trade. So just by retreating the bishop to h2 you make his knight look foolish, and black loses tempo.
As for the placement of the bishop on d3, it's usually not so impressive when it's being blunted by a pawn that's protected by two pawns... i.e. g6. So just develop it to e2. This way your d file stays clear for a heavy piece later.
8.Qd2
This is awkward. The queen usually ...
JasperVanGeleijnen wrote:
... and especially ghost_of_pushwood's analysis was very helpful! ...
Perhaps thinking of llamonade2?
kindaspongey schreef:
JasperVanGeleijnen wrote:
... and especially ghost_of_pushwood's analysis was very helpful! ...
Perhaps thinking of llamonade2?
Yeah that is who I meant. Gonna rectify that now.
Feb 11, 2020
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#71
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Feb 11, 2020
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#73
Subscribe to the following channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC30e0i0neDsZ4KD0r0cEnng?view_as=subscriber
I often explain games played by the very best and give in depth analysis. Like agadmator, but I have a much greater knowledge of the game than him.
Spelenderwijs wrote:
I think the OP is not visiting his thread anymore, so you might as well quit with the advice
How do you know this?
Feb 11, 2020
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#75
Chessflyfisher schreef:
Spelenderwijs wrote:
I think the OP is not visiting his thread anymore, so you might as well quit with the advice
How do you know this?
You're a bit late
you should believe more in youself, dont know why but I feel that that 1400 is personal and you feel that is impossible, surprise, if you dont believe you cant pass that you will never pass that, if you want I can help you, message me
Does that really work? I am given this advice for plenty of other things in life.
Feb 12, 2020
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#78
Let's put it this way: American football coaches emphasize the importance of positive thinking, and their players use their heads as battering rams. Imagine how much more important positive thinking is in chess!
Positive thinking can lead you to believe that you are fooling yourself if you are constantly met with setbacks, not necessarily only in chess. But I understand that psychology and the state of mind can greatly affect a game of chess. Reminds me of when Tal smiled at Fischers rook move.
Every few months, someone posts a thread like this, and it lights up like a Christmas tree.