At what level should I consider learning opening theory.
Stuck between 1500 and 1550
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@1
"I play the Vienna with white and the Caro kann with black" ++ Good
"I do tactics trainer" ++ Good, but not essential
"am familiar with basic endgames" ++ Good
"lack in opening theory" ++ Does not matter.
You do not lose or win because of the opening, but because of tactical errors.
"you may analyse my games" ++ You should analyse your own lost games so as to learn from your mistakes and avoid them in the future.
@3
"At what level should I consider learning opening theory." ++ Above 2500.
tygxc wrote:
@1
"I play the Vienna with white and the Caro kann with black" ++ Good
"I do tactics trainer" ++ Good, but not essential
"am familiar with basic endgames" ++ Good
"lack in opening theory" ++ Does not matter.
You do not lose or win because of the opening, but because of tactical errors.
"you may analyse my games" ++ You should analyse your own lost games so as to learn from your mistakes and avoid them in the future.
@3
"At what level should I consider learning opening theory." ++ Above 2500.
really...?
I don't think that last part is true but I might be wrong as a 1400 lol
1448 thinks 2098 wrong...
Here are 2 examples: the weaker player with black defeats the stronger player with a bad opening
https://www.chessgames.com/perl/chessgame?gid=1068157
https://www.chessgames.com/perl/chessgame?gid=1026276
Psyclorax1 wrote:
At what level should I consider learning opening theory.
Eh, that's day 1. And not consider - do it.
Jan 22, 2023
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#7
Know the middle game for each opening you play. In the Vienna game when the pawns on the e file playing pawns to d4 or f4 to open the game once your king Is castled. However, playing f4 is probably not common because it weakens the f2 square opening it to attack. Castle before you play pawn breaks… for the most part. In the Caro Kann playing the pawn breaks at e5 or c5 are liberating moves for your pieces. If you do not play these soon enough then you will get a cramped position and lose.
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I’m doing this for the award
I finally reached 1600! Thanks for the tips they worked really well.
Mar 19, 2023
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#10
In my own experience, most of the players in the 1,500-1,599 range are tough, you can't simply bulldoze them easily, you need to play carefully and avoid blunders and outplay them decisively in order to win.
tygxc wrote:
@1
"I play the Vienna with white and the Caro kann with black" ++ Good
"I do tactics trainer" ++ Good, but not essential
"am familiar with basic endgames" ++ Good
"lack in opening theory" ++ Does not matter.
You do not lose or win because of the opening, but because of tactical errors.
"you may analyse my games" ++ You should analyse your own lost games so as to learn from your mistakes and avoid them in the future.
@3
"At what level should I consider learning opening theory." ++ Above 2500.
+1 on everything you said but what do you mean tactics is not essential?
Mar 19, 2023
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#12
tygxc wrote:
1448 thinks 2098 wrong...
Here are 2 examples: the weaker player with black defeats the stronger player with a bad opening
https://www.chessgames.com/perl/chessgame?gid=1068157
Ok... what about a 2082 thinking a 2098 is wrong? Don't try to brag your 16 extra points on me. It means nothing.
Edit: just noticed this was written two months ago, and you are now 2065 I see.
Most of what you wrote in your first message is right but the last thing sounded quite wrong to me. 2500+?? If you don't know the theory to an opening much before 2500 you could get in serious trouble out of the opening, and this is coming from some of my experiences with being dead lost in (or just out of) the opening already.
Mar 19, 2023
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#13
Playing against the 3200 engine on chess.com, that engine recommends moving all pawns forward and playing the 5th row with pawns.
For me to win a game, I like to keep at least 1 bishop, 2 rooks, and a queen or keep at least 2 knights, 1 rook, 1 bishop., and a queen. Having 1 knight running around usually gets traded or gets cornered. In a game, my opponent either exchanges all major chess pieces early and we both attempt to get pawns to the last row ; or they mess up their early game pawn movement and lose a major chess piece.
You can also go to Play > click Custom > click the tab "open challenges". I usually see at least 1x 2000 player, 2-3 of 1800 players, and 2-3 1500 players. If you only play 2000 players as a 1500, then your score stays the same when you lose or your score goes down very little.
I finally reached 2000
Sep 16, 2023
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#15
Improving at chess can be quite challenging, but there are various ways to enhance your skills.
For those looking to improve without coaching, here's some valuable advice:
1. Play Frequently: The more you play, the better you'll become at recognizing patterns and making strategic decisions.
2. Analyze Your Games: Review your past games to identify mistakes and areas where you can improve. This self-analysis is a powerful learning tool.
3. Focus on Tactics: Tactics play a crucial role in chess. Spend time solving tactical puzzles and exercises to sharpen your tactical skills.
4. Learn from Masters: Studying grandmaster games can provide insights into advanced strategies and tactics.
Feel free to check out this article for more in-depth advice: https://www.gautamnarula.com/how-to-get-good-at-chess-fast
Additionally, I have a YouTube series where I share chess insights and strategies, which you might find helpful: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUrgfsyInqNa1S4i8DsGJwzx1Uhn2AqlT
Best of luck with your chess journey! If you'd like more personalized guidance or coaching, please don't hesitate to reach out to me. I offer one-on-one coaching sessions where we can dive deeper into your specific needs.
I know I haven't been stuck at 1500 for long (just for one month or so) but I'm trying to reach 1600 real quick. I play the Vienna with white and the Caro kann with black , I do tactics trainer and am familiar with basic endgames but lack in opening theory. So I hope you guys have advice and you may analyse my games