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but i have a good diagram for you.
Try a opening like this. if you prefer though you can even do it attacking the king side.
Mar 21, 2020
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#4
I see this question asked a lot, not only here, but on other chess sites. The one common denominator is this. They all play speed chess. If you are serious about improvement do the usual:
Study tactics using a real board and pieces.
Play SLOW time controls.
Analyze your games, and get someone better to go over them with you.
The other thing i see all the time is beginners, and low rated players sing engines incorrectly. I see a lot of people obsessing over engine analysis like: -.15. The only thing you should be concerned with is missed tactics, and anything that qualifies as a blunder.
SoupTime4 wrote:
… I see a lot of people obsessing over engine analysis like: -.15.
The only thing you should be concerned with is missed tactics, and anything that qualifies as a blunder.
Those two extremes are not the only possibilities. I see no convincing argument that other activities cannot be useful: for example playing out a position for a few moves in order to seek an understanding of a machine's preference.
"... programs like Fritz have an excellent 'Full Analysis' mode, which can be used to automatically analyze a game to some depth. I call this 'Overnight' mode, because it takes a few hours to do it well, so you can turn it on before you go to sleep, and in the morning you have an in-depth analysis of the game. This analysis can easily be saved, or printed out and studied. Great stuff. ..." - NM Dan Heisman (2003)
https://web.archive.org/web/20140627013711/http://www.chesscafe.com/text/heisman25.pdf
"... for those that want to be as good as they can be, they'll have to work hard.
Play opponents who are better than you … Learn basic endgames. Create a simple opening repertoire (understanding the moves are far more important than memorizing them). Study tactics. And pick up tons of patterns. That’s the drumbeat of success. ..." - IM Jeremy Silman (December 27, 2018)
https://www.chess.com/article/view/little-things-that-help-your-game
"... In order to maximize the benefits of [theory and practice], these two should be approached in a balanced manner. ... Play as many slow games (60 5 or preferably slower) as possible, ... The other side of improvement is theory. ... This can be reading books, taking lessons, watching videos, doing problems on software, etc. ..." - NM Dan Heisman (2002)
https://web.archive.org/web/20140627084053/https://www.chesscafe.com/text/heisman19.pdf
"... If it’s instruction, you look for an author that addresses players at your level (buying something that’s too advanced won’t help you at all). This means that a classic book that is revered by many people might not be useful for you. ..." - IM Jeremy Silman (2015)
https://www.chess.com/article/view/the-best-chess-books-ever
"... WGM Jennifer Shahade ... : … '... I think blitz can be very good for you... ... but if you don't look up your openings after the game you are missing most of the point.' ...
... I recommend that if you are a beginner, you should avoid speed chess for a variety of reasons. Among them:
- it can get you into a variety of bad habits,
- cause inexperienced players to rush in slow games, and
- can be very frustrating when you are not very good and can't see the chessboard very accurately in a short glance.
However, once you get good enough to have sufficient board vision and tactical vision to play speed games, I do recommend you add them to your practice repertoire. This usually occurs in the 1200-1400 range, but of course can vary widely. ...
… if done reasonably, speed chess is good for you." - NM Dan Heisman (2017)
https://www.chess.com/article/view/is-speed-chess-good-for-you
"... The best solution, as in many things, is a healthy balance. I would guess up to ninety percent of your playing time should be slow games (thirty minutes for each player or preferably more) and the other ten percent speed games. ..." - NM Dan Heisman (2009)
https://web.archive.org/web/20140627020325/http://www.chesscafe.com/text/heisman100.pdf
Mar 21, 2020
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#8
I hope I am not being repetitive....but.....aside from some very good books(which I am sure you know of) as well as the tactics trainer/lessons on Chess.com........
Sometimes it is quite enjoyable to just sit back and watch a few good chess related videos.......The John Bartholomew videos(on You-Tube) titled "Climbing The Ratings ladder" are absolutely superb.
Start with the lower ratings ones and move up from there.Once you get the hang of this game a little better,you can re-watch some of them and the strategies will become more obvious.
Best regards......Btw,always loved Australia......Huge tennis fan here.....Rod Laver,Ken Rosewall,John Nucomb,......and the forgotten Lew Hoad......Saw them all live,as a kid.
Good luck
Mar 21, 2020
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#9
SoupTime4 wrote:
I see this question asked a lot, not only here, but on other chess sites. The one common denominator is this. They all play speed chess. If you are serious about improvement do the usual:
Study tactics using a real board and pieces.
Play SLOW time controls.
Analyze your games, and get someone better to go over them with you.
The other thing i see all the time is beginners, and low rated players sing engines incorrectly. I see a lot of people obsessing over engine analysis like: -.15. The only thing you should be concerned with is missed tactics, and anything that qualifies as a blunder.
Are you imbacon?
Mar 21, 2020
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#11
Asparagusic_acids wrote:
SoupTime4 wrote:
I see this question asked a lot, not only here, but on other chess sites. The one common denominator is this. They all play speed chess. If you are serious about improvement do the usual:
Study tactics using a real board and pieces.
Play SLOW time controls.
Analyze your games, and get someone better to go over them with you.
The other thing i see all the time is beginners, and low rated players sing engines incorrectly. I see a lot of people obsessing over engine analysis like: -.15. The only thing you should be concerned with is missed tactics, and anything that qualifies as a blunder.
Are you imbacon?
I am not here for the drama. But feel free to come up with anything you want. This does make blocking people easier.
Mar 21, 2020
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#12
SoupTime4 wrote:
Asparagusic_acids wrote:
SoupTime4 wrote:
I see this question asked a lot, not only here, but on other chess sites. The one common denominator is this. They all play speed chess. If you are serious about improvement do the usual:
Study tactics using a real board and pieces.
Play SLOW time controls.
Analyze your games, and get someone better to go over them with you.
The other thing i see all the time is beginners, and low rated players sing engines incorrectly. I see a lot of people obsessing over engine analysis like: -.15. The only thing you should be concerned with is missed tactics, and anything that qualifies as a blunder.
Are you imbacon?
I am not here for the drama. But feel free to come up with anything you want. This does make blocking people easier.
I will take that as a yes.
SoupTime4 wrote:
Asparagusic_acids wrote:
SoupTime4 wrote:
I see this question asked a lot, not only here, but on other chess sites. The one common denominator is this. They all play speed chess. If you are serious about improvement do the usual:
Study tactics using a real board and pieces.
Play SLOW time controls.
Analyze your games, and get someone better to go over them with you.
The other thing i see all the time is beginners, and low rated players sing engines incorrectly. I see a lot of people obsessing over engine analysis like: -.15. The only thing you should be concerned with is missed tactics, and anything that qualifies as a blunder.
Are you imbacon?
I am not here for the drama. But feel free to come up with anything you want. This does make blocking people easier.
So are you IMBacon? Your tone does sound like that frustrating, "I am God" style of writing which contributes nothing to these forums.
"The only thing you should be using an engine for is checking for blunders, and missed tactics." - IMBacon (February 28, 2019)
https://www.chess.com/forum/view/game-analysis/computer-analysis-110
"... sing engines incorrectly. ... The only thing you should be concerned with is missed tactics, and anything that qualifies as a blunder." - SoupTime4 (~31 minutes ago)
https://www.chess.com/forum/view/general/general-tips-about-improving?
Mar 21, 2020
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#15
kindaspongey wrote:
"The only thing you should be using an engine for is checking for blunders, and missed tactics." - IMBacon (February 28, 2019)
https://www.chess.com/forum/view/game-analysis/computer-analysis-110
"... The only thing you should be concerned with is missed tactics, and anything that qualifies as a blunder." - SoupTime4 (~31 minutes ago)
https://www.chess.com/forum/view/general/general-tips-about-improving?
Proof
Improving Your Chess - Resources for Beginners and Beyond...
https://www.chess.com/blog/RussBell/improving-your-chess-resources-for-beginners-and-beyond
Good Chess Books for Beginners and Beyond...
https://www.chess.com/blog/RussBell/good-chess-books-for-beginners-and-beyond
Seeing as the recurring idea here is "stop playing speed chess", what time controls don't qualify as speed chess?
Asparagusic_acids wrote:
10 second chess
I said don't qualify as speed chess.
Hi all,
As you may know from my profile, I'm utterly rubbish at chess, constantly blundering pieces, position and everything in between. At first, I didn't take chess very seriously, and this didn't bother me very much. Around now, however, I'm starting to feel a change of heart. I am feeling more motivated to play and improve, but I don't have any guidance as to how to get better. It would be great if people shared their tips and experiences on improving here.
Quick note: I know that everyone is going to say something along the lines of "solve tactics and play a lot of games". I would appreciate it if there was a variety of ideas in this forum, so that others can learn from your wisdom!
Thanks!