hi, um i was looking through the forums on chess.com, and i found this one that fits exactly what im looking for. I'm a beginner at chess, and dont worry im not asking how to get good because i know that's hard to answer. I would just like to know what kind of practice i can do to try and improve quicker. Thank you for your time.
just fowarding one of my old messages
What books would you recommend for an intermediate player (1200 elo) looking to further improve? Particularly when it comes to middle game plans - that's where my game needs work.
Hey, I've asked a question some time ago ( #169 and #170) and still didn't receive a response. I know you're busy but I've been waiting for 3 weeks...
Playing rapid is far from beneficial. People can cheat at anytime. I play blitz because it allows me to practice new openings, and practice under time pressure. It trains your tactical vision well. All grandmasters play blitz online seriously. Look at Titled Tuseday
Honestly, just curious, but when did you start playing blitz? Did that help you get your first title, or is it just something that is more beneficial for already titled players? And how would you be able to practice skills by playing blitz instead of rapid, skills like precisely calculating long variations, which are otherwise important for OTB?
What is better a queen or two rooks?
Could you beat GothamChess?
How do you know when to resign?
at your level, never resign. at 1500-2000 down a piece with no compensation is usually enough. at 1800-2000 above that idk since im barely 2000
no, what do you at my level? We are almost in similar levels
you: weak advanced
me: intermediate
You can't say: aT mY LeVEL and I'm askign the IM for a general answer. Not an answer that's biased and made from some stupid egoistic person because their elo is higher.
Almost similar levels im double your rapid rating😭😭😭 also btw 1000 is NOT intermediate 1000 advanced beginner at best lil bro
omg u suck I 2-0 u now shut up
Could you beat GothamChess?
I drew him once. December, 2021
How do you find tournaments or events in your area, and how do you get your FIDE ID if it's your first time? Been wanting to do some IRL chess but haven't known how to.
if you're from the US, I'd suggest you to first start off with USCF.
However, if you're not from the US, you'd need to play a FIDE rated tournament with your national federation ID.
Good sacrifice or not? (I annotated it as a brilliant one just because I think it is one)
Very nice bait! What if he doesn't take your rook?
What can Black do? Play garbage like Ba4?
I know this isn't my thread, but I just thought I'd point something out here...
White is down five in material with virtually no compensation. Of course ...Ba4 wins (although there are better moves):
That said, white isn't posing a threat with Re5, so basically all moves that avoid the bait and don't hang material win for black. Black can simply play ...Re8, immediately challenging the somewhat annoying rook on e5, and black has nothing to worry about.
Hi , I had a few questions -
1) Why am I suddenly losing elo ? I went from 1500 rapid to 1400. What should I do different?
2)I am going for a fide tournament in May , an6 advice or tips?
3) I recently read about Fide Online Arena , will a 1500 rapid be able to become a Arena candidate master?
Really appreciate if you take time out to answer these questions
I will sub if you answer
I just subscribed please answer now
Whoops, sorry. This is the real puzzle. Same as last one except there's a nasty mate in 1 if Black doesn't capture. What do you think this time?
Also if Black goes Nf5 then it's a free knight and still mate in 1 if Black doesn't exchange the queen for the rook.
Hi , I had a few questions -
1) Why am I suddenly losing elo ? I went from 1500 rapid to 1400. What should I do different?
2)I am going for a fide tournament in May , an6 advice or tips?
3) I recently read about Fide Online Arena , will a 1500 rapid be able to become a Arena candidate master?
Really appreciate if you take time out to answer these questions
I think u skipped my question by mistake ( I m a subscriber)
Do you coach?