improvement, how it happens ?
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I was 250 a month ago and losing to the very annoying scholars mate etc before I figured out how to block it.
now I'm just below 500 and I am beating 500 players pretty routinely.
I do suffer from concentration issues l, and my last win the player resigned even though they had a queen check to play against me.
anyway, what I'm saying is why am I improving even though I'm still not great.
it just feels so murky.
It was then when I didnt know how to move the pieces and I was 400...it wasnt difficult to improve further with a little effort
Oct 2, 2023
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In my opinion there are different levels of knowledge at different rating points. So you may see the scholars mate at 500 but not at 700. However, other new attacking lines that are not at the 500 level you will see at 700. Another example is time controls. When playing rapid I see d4 a lot and very little e4. I drop down to blitz and all I see is e4.
Yeah D4 slow and positional from what I've gathered. E4 Pretty quick and sharp
Oct 3, 2023
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#5
I've written several posts aimed at helping players like you who might not be able to afford a coach. Here are some links to those posts:
1. How to Improve at Chess: Ultimate Guide
[https://www.chess.com/forum/view/for-beginners/how-to-improve-at-chess-ultimate-guide]
2. Jumpstart Your Chess Journey: Proven Tips for Beginners [https://www.chess.com/forum/view/for-beginners/jumpstart-your-chess-journey-proven-tips-for-beginners]
3. From Good to Great: Mastering Piece Arrangement on the Board [https://www.chess.com/forum/view/chess-lessons/from-good-to-great-mastering-piece-arrangement-on-the-board]
4. Piece Domination 101: How to Neutralize Your Opponent's Forces
[https://www.chess.com/forum/view/general/piece-domination-101-how-to-neutralize-your-opponents-forces]
5. Mastering Piece Trades: Transforming the Chess Battlefield [https://www.chess.com/forum/view/general/mastering-piece-trades-transforming-the-chess-battlefield]
6. Practical Endgames Demystified: Techniques for Victory [https://www.chess.com/forum/view/general/practical-endgames-demystified-techniques-for-victory]
I hope you find these resources helpful in your chess journey. If you ever feel like you'd benefit from personalized coaching, feel free to reach out to me. Keep up the good work and remember, every game is a learning opportunity!