Its about a month later.
have you picked up some rating now?
I just started doing 30 minute games and I am doing better there. I only played 10 minute games before because I never have time. Ill have to play a few more 30 minute games to see where I level out,
In 1 month, your live rating (I'm assuming that was what was 800) has increase 100 points. That's good progress at your level.
In 1 month, your live rating (I'm assuming that was what was 800) has increase 100 points. That's good progress at your level.
Yeah the tactic games helped a lot. I've won my last 4 rapid games in a row and im up to 1204, better than it was anyway
Stop improving as soon I won't be able to beat you! When you play me please drink 3 beers before the game-----your mind will be so woozy that you will lose or you'll have to go to the bathroom and lose on time.
well I think you need to train a bit do drills and such. That is the only way I know that acctully works. Good luck.
yeah I looked it up. I currently have The Amateur's Mind by Jeremy Silman that I haven't read yet. Maybe after I read that I will get pawnpower
I have both books.
"pawn power" is not a starter book for those that are starting to study.
amatuer's mind is not a bad choice. there are many, many other possibilities. you should first check out silman's many articles here- and see if you like the way he writes.
some people do and some people don't.
The basics of each phase of the game
Opening:
Follow the Opening principles:
1. Control the center squares – d4-e4-d5-e5
2. Develop your minor pieces toward the center – piece activity is the key
Ø Complete your development before moving a piece twice or starting an attack.
Ø Move pieces not pawns.
3. Castle
4. Connect your rooks
Ø By move 12, you should have connected your Rooks, or be about to do so.
Middle game:
When you have completed the Opening Principles, you are now at the middle game. Now you need to formulate a middle game plan. The middle game is a very complicated part of a chess game. A simple way to develop a middle game plan is to perform the following steps.
1. Scan your opponents 5th, and 6th ranks (3rd, and 4th if your black)
2. Look for weak pawns, and or weak squares.
Ø Weak pawns and squares are Pawns, and squares that cannot be defended by another Pawn.
Ø Knights are excellent pieces on weak squares.
Ø When deciding on weak squares, and weak Pawns to attack, the closer to the center the better
End game:
Start with the basics:
1. Learn basic mates – KQ vs. K, KR vs. K, KRR vs. K
2. Learn Opposition, and Key Squares
3. Learn basic King and Pawn endings
Pre Move Checklist
1. Make sure all your pieces are safe.
2. Look for forcing moves: Checks, captures, threats. You want to look at ALL forcing moves (even the bad ones) this will force you look at, and see the entire board.
3. If there are no forcing moves, you then want to remove any of your opponent’s pieces from your side of the board.
4. If your opponent doesn’t have any of his pieces on your side of the board, then you want to improve the position of your least active piece.
5. After each move by your opponent, ask yourself: "What is my opponent trying to do?"
die
Work on tactics and play 15 minute games instead. Simple but it's what I do
That's good advice from NM Linlaoda.