king safety, develope your rooks, Don't drop pawns, study rook and pawn endgames, study combinative play with your minor pieces and exchanges. each exchange changes the position and stay even with material! know the variations of the opening you play and calculate when you are uncertain. And always check to make sure you are not dropping pieces to tactics.
How can I reach to the 1800 rating?
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Sep 5, 2023
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#3
Thanks a lot for the advice! Are there any books that you recommend?
MCO 15, Basic Chess Endings by Ruben Fine, Pawn Power in Chess by Hans Smoch, Reassess Your Chess by Jeremy Silman, My System by Aaron Nimzovitch. Do you play e4 or d4?
Sep 5, 2023
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#7
Scantelephant08 wrote:
So a few days ago I saw that were a few tournaments for the U1800’s nearby and I wanted to join them for next year (since I’m just a pathetic 1200-1300 OTB). But I wanna try to win the tournaments since the entry fee is a tad expensive for my budget.
So how can I get to the 1800’s by next year?
What books should I get?
Tips and tricks?
Any advice is highly appreciated!
So how can I get to the 1800’s by next year?
What books should I get?
Tips and tricks?
Any advice is highly appreciated!
Here is one way which might help you some 
start playing through complete annotated games of grand Master who play e4. Preferably, with a book and a real board and peices. this will teach you strategies throughout the congruencey of the game. And LEARN YOUR NOTATION! You can not analyze your own games if you don't write them down properly. Analysis of your own games will show specific weaknesses in your play. And start to address known mistakes and work from there.
Sep 5, 2023
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#11
Improving at chess can be quite challenging, but there are various ways to enhance your skills.
For those looking to improve without coaching, here's some valuable advice:
1. Play Frequently: The more you play, the better you'll become at recognizing patterns and making strategic decisions.
2. Analyze Your Games: Review your past games to identify mistakes and areas where you can improve. This self-analysis is a powerful learning tool.
3. Focus on Tactics: Tactics play a crucial role in chess. Spend time solving tactical puzzles and exercises to sharpen your tactical skills.
4. Learn from Masters: Studying grandmaster games can provide insights into advanced strategies and tactics.
Feel free to check out this article for more in-depth advice: https://www.gautamnarula.com/how-to-get-good-at-chess-fast
Additionally, I have a YouTube series where I share chess insights and strategies, which you might find helpful: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUrgfsyInqNa1S4i8DsGJwzx1Uhn2AqlT
Best of luck with your chess journey! If you'd like more personalized guidance or coaching, please don't hesitate to reach out to me. I offer one-on-one coaching sessions where we can dive deeper into your specific needs.
Sep 6, 2023
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#14
Just do puzzles. 1200-1300 blunder a lot - until you stop blundering nothing else will help you improve
Sep 6, 2023
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#15
PogosBest wrote:
you still can . The pros use signal ear piece so small, no one can pick it up and someone is signaling the moves. Why you think the best accuracy is always 98% and higher.
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Sep 6, 2023
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#17
Hi! You need to put in time and effort to improve. Best if you do it with the guide of a strong player or coach. Check out my post on the subject: https://www.chess.com/blog/maafernan/chess-skills-development
Good luck!
So how can I get to the 1800’s by next year?
What books should I get?
Tips and tricks?
Any advice is highly appreciated!