Notice how most of the titled players on this site only play bullet or blitz. Its the only thing worth playing here.
I swore I'd never venture into that DUMP called Canada but if you try to post on my wall again, I swear I will come up there, track you down, and castrate your little peanut balls.
Notice how most of the titled players on this site only play bullet or blitz. Its the only thing worth playing here.
I swore I'd never venture into that DUMP called Canada but if you try to post on my wall again, I swear I will come up there, track you down, and castrate your little peanut balls.
Canada > US LOL
Who would want to live in a shithole where school shootings happen weekly.
Take it easy, Nemo96, what are you getting so angry about??
He's upset that we know he has little Canadian baby nuts.
You guys are getting silly
Not really. It is a medical fact that all Canadian men have little tiny, shriveled, baby nuts. Why else would they have failed to accomplish anything as a nation in their entire history?
both idiots... how is it possible to behave as childish as they do? And that in the Internet... wtf
You guys are getting silly
Not really. It is a medical fact that all Canadian men have little tiny, shriveled, baby nuts. Why else would they have failed to accomplish anything as a nation in their entire history?
They've never spent around a trillion dollars on a war of choice.
Right...because war is always wrong, right Mr. Libby Libtard?
Canada has never fought for anything. That's the point.
You guys are getting silly
Not really. It is a medical fact that all Canadian men have little tiny, shriveled, baby nuts. Why else would they have failed to accomplish anything as a nation in their entire history?
They've never spent around a trillion dollars on a war of choice. I'd call that an accomplishment, plus they have Molson and Moosehead beer - but we are getting a bit far from the OP.
Because war is always "bad", right Mr. Libby Libtard?
Canada has never fought for anything. That's the point.
Looks like WarCrazy was removed.
For no apparent reason.
Since chess is a fight, I think it's great nobody does what you want them to do. Put down the book and empty your mind; be formless, shapeless, like water.
I have this problem that I've been playing very actively for at least a month an a half. I've watched a whole bunch of DVDs, read a couple books and solved tactical positions at least an hour every day.
But it just feels useless. Every beginner DVD starts with explaining the basic principles such as controlling the center, developing minor pieces first and the importance of castling.
Lately I've also given some time studying d4 openings for white. Which also seems like a waste of time and I am about to tell you why.
My problem is that on my level of play noone follows these. Players get their queen out early. They start trading their bishops for knights (which is not supposed to be a good thing). They move their minor pieces more than once. etc.
Yet I who follows the principles usually loses.
Openings is another useless thing, because people don't really follow those either.
So can you give me some tips on what should I focus on? Or how can I take advantage of my opponent not following the principles?
Any advice is appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Continue to follow the opening principles. DO NOT get caught up in your opponents cheap tactical threats. Go over your games with a stronger player, and youll learn how to avoid cheap tactics. Youre game will grow, while yoour opponents continues to score cheap wins, and wont improve.
"For better or worse, tactics trump principles."
This is the kind of beginner crap...mini tal advice beginners love to throw out. Tactics are simply one part of chess, just like strategy is. They both need ot be learned to improve.
At the club levels, tactics is 99.9% of the game.
2/3s of it all is not losing (win, draw), so prevent their tactics and you'll naturally create opportunities for yourself.
"For better or worse, tactics trump principles."
This is the kind of beginner crap...mini tal advice beginners love to throw out. Tactics are simply one part of chess, just like strategy is. They both need ot be learned to improve.
It's all a matter of context. I believe Heisman, a great proponent of beginner principles, has said something like: "If a tactic is present, it trumps principles."
Not that a beginner shouldn't follow principles -- but if you lose (or win) a piece, which happens quite a bit at that level -- the whole point of "principles" quickly becomes moot.
"If a tactic is present, it trumps principles."
Oh yes, this is wise. First I've heard this; this is wise.
It is a paradox; you follow the principles, they don't and win.
I encountered this same thing a few months ago in my own progress. It seemed everytime I tried to follow a principle, it was easily underminded by my opponents. It was almost enough to give up on studying all together.
Then one day I noticed an error in an opponent's move that allowed me to take advantage of the position and win. The exact error I cannot remember, but it was based on not following a basic principle. By following the principles myself, I had learned to spot a mistake and knew how to exploit it.
There are plenty of players out there who rely on tactics meant to take advantage of those who do not know or follow chess principles. They see no reason to change since they have a fair level of success.
But these players will probably be at the same level for the rest of their lives.(And one day they will be posting on Chess.com asking why they are not improving after years of play).
I believe someone mentioned that going through this stage is part of the chess growing process. They are correct. This is a stage that teaches you that, eventually, principles will win out.
Notice how most of the titled players on this site only play bullet or blitz. Its the only thing worth playing here.
Clearly you have an agenda, who knows why, do not care. Your advice to this person is very bad.