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simon1138

hello,

 

i have been using this site for about a month now and have worked through a number of the lessons. i have just finished the dragon and now onto the sicilian. the thing is, i work through the lessons but not sure what good it is doing me. there is no real task involved. it seems like basic ideas explained and a little bit of action on my part being where to put a pawn/piece. i am starting to notice things and when i watch videos explaining things i choose the same move in some cases.

are the lessons ordered in some way?

should i be using the "drill" program? i don't see any specific lessons that work with the drills.

GodsPawn2016

Youre losing to players rated under 1000.

You arent following Opening Principles.

You are missing simple tactics.

Youre hanging pieces.

Why are you studying openings?  Why are you studying openings beyond your ability?

You should be studying tactics...tactics...tactics.

Following Opening Principles.

simon1138

so follow the lessons on tactics?

GodsPawn2016
simon1138 wrote:

so follow the lessons on tactics?

Yep...start with tactics.  Sort them by rating, starting with the easiest first.  

Good Luck!