bong711 wrote:
@OP Read Simple Chess by Stean. The effort is worth it as you play better. And reduce tactics solving time.
awesome bokk !!!!!!!!!!!
Is too much chess detrimental to your game? Can you "fry" your brain?
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Jan 9, 2019
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Read Simple Chess by Stean. It is a short book that has vastly more useful guidance for understanding positional play than any book three times its length.
Jan 10, 2019
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#24
Ziryab wrote:
Read Simple Chess by Stean. It is a short book that has vastly more useful guidance for understanding positional play than any book three times its length.
I might add that if you are new to chess, you should be looking at games between nineteenth century masters. Get Reti’s Masters of the Chessboard. Study those games and other games by those players.
...but then....
Read Simple Chess by Stean. It is a short book that has vastly more useful guidance for understanding positional play than any book three times its length.
Isn't advocating 2 books in a single thread against the rules?
Which of these would you suggest reading first ? I have both and have read neither
I googled the topic and it brought me hear. I just went through the same issue and found a couple things for me to get out of my slump. First, don’t play blitz with openings not fully grasped. In chess the more you control the more you win. Next, in theory you’ll lose without of the following, active pieces, king safety, and center control. If you are still losing, it’ll be about lack of attacking skills. Most of all take breaks when you aren’t feeling it. If your losing constantly, it can be normal, but it needs to be for growth or there’s no hope.
Also look at the time control. I don’t play much here because once your in the 700’s you’re dealing with constant bots and cheaters. Lichess is a much healthier website.
I stink at 5-3 but do well in 3-2.
reinsdaily84 wrote:
Also look at the time control. I don’t play much here because once your in the 700’s you’re dealing with constant bots and cheaters. Lichess is a much healthier website.
Or you could just be playing badly. Lichess gameplay lacks the quality of chess.com unfortunately at those ratings, though each site comes with its pros and cons. I played Lichess and my rating is way beyond my chess.com rating even though I was messing around with new stuff on Lichess.
Nov 23, 2020
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#29
It's normal to drop in playing strength whenever changing openings (or switching repertoires). Every opening (and every defense) has a wealth of ideas and strategies to learn. Don't expect the learning to happen over night.
Consider every loss as a learning opportunity. When you lose, say to yourself, "Good! So there's something I did wrong. Now I can review it to learn from it!"
It might seem illogical to celebrate a loss, but if you really want to improve, then studying your losses is a big part of the process.
Yeah I've been there man for sure. I'm kinda going thru the same thing right now. lately for me tho is that I gotta take breaks and even when I have to make moves ill wait longer to take care of me . and then when I get back I can make like 5 to 6 moves at once lol. good luck to ya!
Dec 20, 2023
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#31
It's entirely possible that you've overloaded yourself with chess, and burnout is a real phenomenon. Taking a few days off, as you've mentioned, is a good idea. Give your mind some time to reset and recharge.
Introducing new openings can be challenging, especially in faster time controls. It takes time to get comfortable with the ideas and plans associated with each opening. Consider practicing them in longer time controls first, where you have more time to think and understand the position.
Your observation about trying to achieve "beautiful wins" and "amazing" tactical shots might be affecting your mindset. While these are great goals, it's essential to also enjoy the process of playing and learning. Focusing too much on specific outcomes can add unnecessary pressure.
The first response post in this thread is such an ahse. (And the fact that i have to spell that differently to get my post to go through). "To compensate for lack of natural talent". Jeez...
Anyways, my skill level , and i think most people, goes in a pendulum fashion as well. Just enjoy the games while you wait for the pendulum to swing back the other way. When it does, youll crush crush crush. So dont worry
Its not a lack of talent, its just normal
@OP Read Simple Chess by Stean. The effort is worth it as you play better. And reduce tactics solving time.