Chess 101 for Chess Competitors

Of course those books are good!!!  I would not have recommended them if they sucked!!! 

Why is it so hard to get great chess players to share their knowledge as a means of developing chess players with true potential.

Other than my original post...  Thus far, I have spent time discussing ratings and so forth with a bunch of trolls, but not a single member has posted anything of substance to add to the discussion. 

As I stated before, I have defeated both so called Experts and GMs.  Regardless of time controls or formats (ie. blitz or tournament), I compete very well against the highest level of competition on this planet.  I don't know how to state it any clearer than that...

I know that I am Great.  I don't need anyone to confirm that I am Great because I already know what I am capable of doing on a chess board.  My interest is in helping to develop other players who want to be Great too.

Buckweet789 wrote:

*Sees argument in comments*

*Grabs popcorn*

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Reaches for remote, tunes into latest episode of, "Pinky and the Brain". Credits, theme music. Pinky says, "whatta we doin tonite brain? To which Brain responds, "the same thing we do every nite, Pinky -- plan to take over the world!"

It's difficult to respond to your last comment because literally none of it makes any sense. 

"Just because my rating is 1672 right now, it says nothing about my true chess skill"

Looking at your profile, that's also your peak rating, so if anything it suggests your average rating is even lower than that. If that isn't an accurate measure of your skill then can you think of any more accurate measure? Other than us taking your word that you're really a much stronger player than the evidence suggests. If you were consistently beating 1800 or 2000 rated players then your rating would have risen, and wouldn't be stagnating in the 1600s.

"I seriously doubt that you have the skill to raise your rating over 150 points in 5 days playing opponents who average 1650 and even above 1800." Well obviously, if I could raise my rating by 30 points a day I'd be a Grandmaster in under a month.

"I am truly a nightmare for anyone who even considers himself or herself to be rated above 2000+." Lololol I'm sure the super GMs are shaking in their boots. What do you mean "considers"? Your rating isn't determined by what you consider it to be, it's determined by an objective computer elo rating of your performance against a large pool of opponents. The fact that you think you deserve a higher rating is completely irrelevent.

"Meanwhile, anyone rated 2000+ who plays you would likely walk through you with ease". Again, duh, of course someone rated 600 points higher than me would probably beat me, just like 1700s beat you, vigorously and repeatedly.

" I compete very well against the highest level of competition on this planet.  I don't know how to state it any clearer than that...

I know that I am Great.  I don't need anyone to confirm that I am Great because I already know what I am capable of doing on a chess board".

It's difficult to tell wheither you're trolling, mentally ill or just grandiose. Once again, if you were beating the best players in the world in tournaments or online then your rating would have risen significantly, which it hasn't. Wheither or not you like it, objective reality applies to you just like everyone else.

John Hitchens,

Please stop comparing yourself to me.  You are obviously an inferior player who is looking to troll this topic and you honestly have nothing to add to the conversation. 

I would only ask that you refrain from posting any more inflammatory comments.

I cannot view you as an equal or even close to being such because of your true lack of chess skill.  Your attempts to put yourself in my skill level is truly an insult to my intelligence.

@Darth_Doom, As your attempts to equate yourself with "the best players in the world" is to them, and the intelligence of anyone reading this. When a mediocre blitz player creates a post declaring themselves one of the greatest players in the world, what do you expect to happen?

That was a great post. 

It was insightful and I believe that it provided many with a different perspective. 

John Hitchens, I am honestly tired of your immature posts on this particular topic.

I kindly request that you refrain from commenting any further on this topic.  If you wish to continue your discussion regarding ratings, then please feel free to create your own discussion elsewhere.

This topic is purely to assist chess players who have the underlying talent and inner drive to become truly great. 

I would add "My System" by Aron Nimzowitsch to the list as a true chess treatise.  It is of superb value for the developing chess mind. 

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Quality Chess; First edition (January 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 9197600539
• ISBN-13: 978-9197600538

The Chess Classic Edition that I have in my personal collection is filled with more diagrams and useful notes that enable a player to analyze positioning and to understand the thought processes.  I highly recommend this title.

"My 60 Memorable Games" by Fischer was an impressive read when it first came out.  However, it is important to look for the edition that contains Bobby Fischer's personal notations instead of the altered versions that followed. 

What chess players need to remember is that Bobby Fischer was known for both his accomplishments on the board as well as his accomplishments against the Russian Chess machine that ruled chess at the time.  Some have attempted to alter the image of Fischer as a means of demeaning him or marginalizing his impact on the game of chess. 

Yes, that was a good chess primer.  Expert level to GM players may find this book to be quite intermediate in nature, but for developing players looking to get better, I would highly recommend this title. 

This book reminds me of an autopsy because it looks at fundamental flaws in traditional openings and even the basic structure of the openings used throughout time by chess professionals.

I have the paper back copy myself, but it definitely serves as a worthy addition to any developing collection.

Judgment and Planning by Max Euwel.

• Paperback: 200 pages
• Publisher: Random House Puzzles & Games (January 12, 1980)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0679143254
• ISBN-13: 978-0679143253

Do you have any words of wisdom that you would wish to share with the developing chess minds out there? 

I have received numerous personal messages from young players with questions but they are afraid to post those questions for fear of being trolled by immature members.

Is the OP trolling for sycophants or what ??  Give it a rest, PLEASE.

Nice pectorals, in any case.  

Hmmmmm... rather than post something to assist developing players, ArtofDeception has chosen to post insults directed at someone who is aiming to help others.

I have a simple Question:  Why play through past games when you could prove your words instead?

If you believe that I am a "noob" or that you do not have to fear me, then perhaps we should play several blitz matches.  I propose 10/0, 5/0, or even 3/0.  Your pick... it truly will not matter because I am more than capable of playing any of those time formats.

I will be playing to demonstrate to the chess.com community that I am truly one of the most dangerous blitz chess players on this site.  Meanwhile, you would be playing to demonstrate that you are a man of substance rather than all talk and hot air.

The lesson is this:

Never post a challenge by insulting a great player unless you have the balls to back it up.

It is always easy to judge a player from afar, but when you realize that you have underestimated me, then you will understand that I am more dangerous than you could ever imagine.

It is also quite ironic that I have been a member of Chess.com longer than you have and yet you are calling me a "noob".  You are a troll... have some tacos.

RULE NUMBER TWO: 

ALWAYS MIND YOUR OPPONENT

It may sound elementary, but it is one of the most important rules of playing great chess.  A lot of players are tempted to move without considering why their opponent moved to a particular position or they do not anticipate what their opponent is doing. 

Trace the movement of your opponent and study his moves.  Where is he going, why is he moving to a particular spot?  Analyze the move and run the quick assessment in your mind.

I'm actually rated 1687 right now...  not 1650. 

Please do not unilaterally decrease my rating merely to fit your trolling attempt.

Rule 2.1

"To Take is a Mistake"

I am sure creating a thread on chess.com, bumping it five times in a row with provocative statements until it gets answered so you can abuse the posters, disregarding what they say because of their rating before singing the "ratings don't matter" tune when called out by others who outgun you at that game, is a good trolling 101 manual.

This thread reminds me of Adolph Hitler.