Will Playing Tactically When my Style is Positional Improve my Chess Skill? - Chess Forums - Page 5

rcu_21 · 2020-01-02T12:29:50-08:00

For me i just play the game and see what happens :-)

kindaspongey

Jan 3, 2020

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#81

IMBacon wrote:

kindaspongey wrote:

IMBacon wrote:

kindaspongey wrote:

IMBacon wrote:

Why doesnt chess.com have a club for players that dont know how to use chess terminology correctly?

Did someone put you in charge of deciding the correct usage of chess terminology?

If there was a vote, no one told me about it, ... But as i posted before. I do think the misuse of terms like "Aggressive" "Tactical", "Positional" can and does harm someones growth in chess.

Do you have some reason to consider yourself to be authoritative on what is "misuse" of "tactical" and "positional"?

I answered that already.

Can we safely assume that you do not want to provide a number of a post where you provided a reason to consider you to be authoritative on what is "misuse" of "tactical" and "positional"?

IMKeto

Jan 3, 2020

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#82

kindaspongey wrote:

IMBacon wrote:

kindaspongey wrote:

IMBacon wrote:

kindaspongey wrote:

IMBacon wrote:

Why doesnt chess.com have a club for players that dont know how to use chess terminology correctly?

Did someone put you in charge of deciding the correct usage of chess terminology?

If there was a vote, no one told me about it, ... But as i posted before. I do think the misuse of terms like "Aggressive" "Tactical", "Positional" can and does harm someones growth in chess.

Do you have some reason to consider yourself to be authoritative on what is "misuse" of "tactical" and "positional"?

I answered that already.

Can we safely assume that you do not want to provide a number of a post where you provided a reason to consider you to be authoritative on what is "misuse" of "tactical" and "positional"?

I could, or you could reread my answer.

kindaspongey

Jan 3, 2020

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#83

IMBacon wrote:

kindaspongey wrote:

IMBacon wrote:

kindaspongey wrote:

IMBacon wrote:

kindaspongey wrote:

IMBacon wrote:

kindaspongey wrote:

IMBacon wrote:

pfren wrote:

Well... I'm playing chess for 50+ years, and it would be a lie to claim that I have a style.

And there ya go!

In this thread, did anyone claim that IIM pfren has a style?

pfren gave the perfect answer.

To a question that nobody asked?

Oh it was asked, and has been asked multiple times.

Have a specific post number where someone asked if IM pfren has a style?

He was answering the OP's question.

Is this a question about whether or not IM pfren has a style?

"Will Playing Tactically When my Style is Positional Improve my Chess Skill?"

Again...pfren was answering the OP's question. Even Stevie Wonder, and Ray Charles can see that. And that will end my answer to this question.

I guess we can safely assume that you do not want to assert that KingSideInvasion asked about whether or not IM pfren has a style. I suppose we can all understand that without further comment from you.

kindaspongey

Jan 3, 2020

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#84

IMBacon wrote:

kindaspongey wrote:

IMBacon wrote:

kindaspongey wrote:

IMBacon wrote:

kindaspongey wrote:

IMBacon wrote:

Why doesnt chess.com have a club for players that dont know how to use chess terminology correctly?

Did someone put you in charge of deciding the correct usage of chess terminology?

If there was a vote, no one told me about it, ... But as i posted before. I do think the misuse of terms like "Aggressive" "Tactical", "Positional" can and does harm someones growth in chess.

Do you have some reason to consider yourself to be authoritative on what is "misuse" of "tactical" and "positional"?

I answered that already.

Can we safely assume that you do not want to provide a number of a post where you provided a reason to consider you to be authoritative on what is "misuse" of "tactical" and "positional"?

I could, or you could reread my answer.

You could do what? Provide a post number where you presented a reason to consider you to be authoritative on what is "misuse" of "tactical" and "positional"? And you choose not to? Okay.

IMKeto

Jan 3, 2020

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#85

kindaspongey wrote:

IMBacon wrote:

kindaspongey wrote:

IMBacon wrote:

kindaspongey wrote:

IMBacon wrote:

kindaspongey wrote:

IMBacon wrote:

kindaspongey wrote:

IMBacon wrote:

pfren wrote:

Well... I'm playing chess for 50+ years, and it would be a lie to claim that I have a style.

And there ya go!

In this thread, did anyone claim that IIM pfren has a style?

pfren gave the perfect answer.

To a question that nobody asked?

Oh it was asked, and has been asked multiple times.

Have a specific post number where someone asked if IM pfren has a style?

He was answering the OP's question.

Is this a question about whether or not IM pfren has a style?

"Will Playing Tactically When my Style is Positional Improve my Chess Skill?"

Again...pfren was answering the OP's question. Even Stevie Wonder, and Ray Charles can see that. And that will end my answer to this question.

I guess we can safely assume that you do not want to assert that KingSideInvasion asked about whether or not IM pfren has a style. I suppose we can all understand that without further comment from you.

You win spongey. Have a blessed day.

IMKeto

Jan 3, 2020

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#86

kindaspongey wrote:

IMBacon wrote:

kindaspongey wrote:

IMBacon wrote:

kindaspongey wrote:

IMBacon wrote:

kindaspongey wrote:

IMBacon wrote:

Why doesnt chess.com have a club for players that dont know how to use chess terminology correctly?

Did someone put you in charge of deciding the correct usage of chess terminology?

If there was a vote, no one told me about it, ... But as i posted before. I do think the misuse of terms like "Aggressive" "Tactical", "Positional" can and does harm someones growth in chess.

Do you have some reason to consider yourself to be authoritative on what is "misuse" of "tactical" and "positional"?

I answered that already.

Can we safely assume that you do not want to provide a number of a post where you provided a reason to consider you to be authoritative on what is "misuse" of "tactical" and "positional"?

I could, or you could reread my answer.

You could do what? Provide a post number where you presented a reason to consider you to be authoritative on what is "misuse" of "tactical" and "positional"? And you choose not to? Okay.

You win spongey. Have a blessed day.

JeffGreen333

Jan 3, 2020

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#87

bong711 wrote:

I love, enjoy tactical e4 openings. But when I need a Win, I play d4 grinding my opponent.

https://www.chess.com/forum/view/general/loves-e4-but-plays-d4-better

I would think it would be the opposite. When you need a win, play a more aggressive opening and when a draw will do, play positionally. JMHO.

kindaspongey

Jan 3, 2020

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#88

IMBacon wrote:

kindaspongey wrote:

IMBacon wrote:

kindaspongey wrote:

IMBacon wrote:

kindaspongey wrote:

IMBacon wrote:

Strangemover wrote:

A brutal shattering of the illusions of intermediate chess players going on here...

This misnomers have been going on for so long, its time to shatter them.

In this thread, do you see a specific sentence expressing a specific “illusion” that you would wish to shatter, or is the objection to invented meanings grafted on to what others have written?

... i do believe it would be helpful to low rated player if they would learn to be realistic about their abilities. ...

Is there a specific KingSideInvasion unrealistic sentence that you would want to call to our attention?

IMBacon wrote: … I get wanting to sound like a better chess player than you are. ...

Care to try to identify a specific KingSideInvasion sentence that would justify such an accusation?

Yes I will:

"Will Playing Tactically When my Style is Positional Improve my Chess Skill?" ...

Do you want to justify your accusation with a verifiable KingSideInvasion sentence?

"Will Playing Tactically When my Style is Positional Improve my Chess Skill?" ...

So, you want to use the thread title, rather than cite a sentence that was actually in the KingSideInvasion post? Is there a reason to take the thread title as anything other than an attempt to quickly summarize what was explained more fully in the KingSideInvasion post? Can we safely assume that your objection is to the idea that his style is positional? Is there any reason to doubt that he was simply trying to give a quick indication of the sort of opening where he feels "comfortable"?

IMKeto

Jan 3, 2020

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#89

ghost_of_pushwood wrote:

Yeah, Spongey wins a lot of arguments like that (seems like there's nobody left around to argue with).

It took longer than i would have liked, but i learned to let go.

IMKeto

Jan 3, 2020

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#90

kindaspongey wrote:

IMBacon wrote:

kindaspongey wrote:

IMBacon wrote:

kindaspongey wrote:

IMBacon wrote:

kindaspongey wrote:

IMBacon wrote:

Strangemover wrote:

A brutal shattering of the illusions of intermediate chess players going on here...

This misnomers have been going on for so long, its time to shatter them.

In this thread, do you see a specific sentence expressing a specific “illusion” that you would wish to shatter, or is the objection to invented meanings grafted on to what others have written?

... i do believe it would be helpful to low rated player if they would learn to be realistic about their abilities. ...

Is there a specific KingSideInvasion unrealistic sentence that you would want to call to our attention?

IMBacon wrote: … I get wanting to sound like a better chess player than you are. ...

Care to try to identify a specific KingSideInvasion sentence that would justify such an accusation?

Yes I will:

"Will Playing Tactically When my Style is Positional Improve my Chess Skill?" ...

Do you want to justify your accusation with a verifiable KingSideInvasion sentence?

"Will Playing Tactically When my Style is Positional Improve my Chess Skill?" ...

So, you want to use the thread title, rather than cite a sentence that was actually in the KingSideInvasion post? Is there a reason a reason to take the thread title as anything other than an attempt to quickly summarize what was explained more fully in the KingSideInvasion post? Can we safely assume that your objection is to the idea that his style is positional? Is there any reason to doubt that he was simply trying to give a quick indication of the sort of opening where he feels "comfortable"?

You win spongey. Have a blessed day.

JeffGreen333

Jan 3, 2020

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#91

kindaspongey wrote:

IMBacon wrote:

Strangemover wrote:

A brutal shattering of the illusions of intermediate chess players going on here...

This misnomers have been going on for so long, its time to shatter them.

In this thread, do you see a specific sentence expressing a specific “illusion” that you would wish to shatter, or is the objection to invented meanings grafted on to what others have written?

"But glittering prizes and endless compromises .... shatter the illusions of integrity ... yeah"

Spirit of the Radio - Rush

Strangemover

Jan 3, 2020

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#92

IMBacon wrote:

ghost_of_pushwood wrote:

Yeah, Spongey wins a lot of arguments like that (seems like there's nobody left around to argue with).

It took longer than i would have liked, but i learned to let go.

IMBacon has been watching the Frozen movie again.

JeffGreen333

Jan 3, 2020

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#93

Laskersnephew wrote:

"Of course, weakness is going to be part of the play of a beginner, but what purpose is served by insisting on referring to it all the time?"

Because if you want to get better at chess, you need to fix your weaknesses, because that's what's holding you back. Worrying about your "style" is a complete waste of time. If you are missing tactics, or giving yourself a bad bishop all the time, or losing even end games, who care's what your "style" is. Step 1 is to get better at making good moves, your style will find you

Great comment. I couldn't have said it better.

IMKeto

Jan 3, 2020

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#94

Strangemover wrote:

IMBacon wrote:

ghost_of_pushwood wrote:

Yeah, Spongey wins a lot of arguments like that (seems like there's nobody left around to argue with).

It took longer than i would have liked, but i learned to let go.

IMBacon has been watching the Frozen movie again.

<SIGH>

I was on a flight to London...a mom and her daughter sat in front of me. That little girl watched that movie over, and over, and over, and...well you get the idea. Lets just say i was glad when the flight landed. I was actually hoping for a mid air collision...

Strangemover

Jan 3, 2020

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#95

JeffGreen333 wrote:

kindaspongey wrote:

IMBacon wrote:

Strangemover wrote:

A brutal shattering of the illusions of intermediate chess players going on here...

This misnomers have been going on for so long, its time to shatter them.

In this thread, do you see a specific sentence expressing a specific “illusion” that you would wish to shatter, or is the objection to invented meanings grafted on to what others have written?

"But glittering prizes and endless compromises .... shatter the illusions of integrity ... yeah"

Spirit of the Radio - Rush

'Begin the day with a friendly voice, a companion unobtrusive'. Guess Geddy Lee was not checking the chess.com forums first thing in the morning.

IMKeto

Jan 3, 2020

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#96

The second best drummer around.

kindaspongey

Jan 3, 2020

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#97

IMBacon wrote:

kindaspongey wrote:

IMBacon wrote:

kindaspongey wrote:

IMBacon wrote:

kindaspongey wrote:

IMBacon wrote:

... i do believe it would be helpful to low rated player if they would learn to be realistic about their abilities. ...

Is there a specific KingSideInvasion unrealistic sentence that you would want to call to our attention?

IMBacon wrote: … I get wanting to sound like a better chess player than you are. ...

Care to try to identify a specific KingSideInvasion sentence that would justify such an accusation?

Yes I will:

"Will Playing Tactically When my Style is Positional Improve my Chess Skill?" ...

...

…

... Can we safely assume that your objection is to the idea that his style is positional? Is there any reason to doubt that he was simply trying to give a quick indication of the sort of opening where he feels "comfortable"?

You win spongey. Have a blessed day.

Are we going to see an apology to KingSideInvasion?

IMBacon wrote: … It wasn't an accusation. It is an attempt at trying to help someone get over a road block to improvement.

By talking about "wanting to sound like a better chess player than" one actually is?

Strangemover

Jan 3, 2020

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#98

IMBacon wrote:

Strangemover wrote:

IMBacon wrote:

ghost_of_pushwood wrote:

Yeah, Spongey wins a lot of arguments like that (seems like there's nobody left around to argue with).

It took longer than i would have liked, but i learned to let go.

IMBacon has been watching the Frozen movie again.

<SIGH>

I was on a flight to London...a mm and her daughter sat in front of me. That little girl watched that movie over, and over, and over, and...well you get the idea. Lets just say i was glad when the flight landed. I was actually hoping for a mid air collision...

I have 3 nieces under 10, I feel your pain. Never forget your headphones when flying 👍

Strangemover

Jan 3, 2020

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#99

IMBacon wrote:

The second best drummer around.

Name your number 1...

IMKeto

Jan 3, 2020

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#100

kindaspongey wrote:

IMBacon wrote:

kindaspongey wrote:

IMBacon wrote:

kindaspongey wrote:

IMBacon wrote:

kindaspongey wrote:

IMBacon wrote:

... i do believe it would be helpful to low rated player if they would learn to be realistic about their abilities. ...

Is there a specific KingSideInvasion unrealistic sentence that you would want to call to our attention?

IMBacon wrote: … I get wanting to sound like a better chess player than you are. ...

Care to try to identify a specific KingSideInvasion sentence that would justify such an accusation?

Yes I will:

"Will Playing Tactically When my Style is Positional Improve my Chess Skill?" ...

...

…

... Can we safely assume that your objection is to the idea that his style is positional? Is there any reason to doubt that he was simply trying to give a quick indication of the sort of opening where he feels "comfortable"?

You win spongey. Have a blessed day.

Are we going to see an apology to KingSideInvasion?

If an apology was warranted, which it isnt. That would be between myself and the OP.