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15d •
Do you do this in your games?
- Do you make a move for yourself and for your opponent or you only think about your moves and get shocked when you drop a piece or get checkmated?
1 like • 15d
@Coach Adam Yes sir... I do try my best here :) Biggest struggle right now is figuring out which move is best when I don't have a clear path. Typically, I try to make threats, so things are uncomfortable for my opponent. But, oftentimes I don't see good options for either me or them, and I'm just like "welllllp looks like it's time to push the a2 pawn!" But there is probably something better lol
1 like • 15d
@Coach Adam right on... will try to focus more on square control this wknd!
26d •
Check in :)
Hey all! how's your chess going so far , and are you still interested in chess as you used to a month ago? share your thoughts!
2 likes • 26d
@Coach Adam I’m really have a hard time playing as black. I seem to be constantly getting smushed in. I’ve been trying to learn caro kann but only have like 40% win rate. Any suggestions for a better defense at my level or just learn caro kann better?
2 likes • 26d
@Adam Aziz thanks. I’m really not married to any particular opening. The puzzles on chess.com are too easy, except the daily puzzle Which is too hard lol
Nov 1 •
How are you trying to improve at chess?
- some players choose just to play and learn from their mistakes. - others do the same but also train tactics daily. - others do the above and consume educational content. - and some do all of the above. - which one are you? :)
2 likes • Nov 1
Play every day and review games, puzzles when I’m in a boring work meeting, sometimes watch YT
1 like • Oct 29
@Coach Adam not sure… is there a way to look that up on chess.com?
1 like • Oct 29
@Coach Adam my last ponzioni game was solid! I think it’s an outlier. I’m just starting out with caro kann for lack of a previous strategy when playing black.
Oct 25 •
Stop Tilting
- many players lose over 50 ELO points in one day because they played more games than they should. - try to keep this rule in mind when playing, 2-3 consecutive losses and you're done, just stop playing!. - when you continue to play, you're not focusing on the game, you're focusing on getting your ELO back - the hunt for revenge and getting your ELO back never works and mostly backfire(losing more than 50 ELO points) - Tell me , when was your last tilting session and how did you deal with it ?
1 like • Oct 25
Can't say that I've tilted in chess, but I used to play a lot of poker in Atlantic City and the struggle is real. In those situations, I'd definitely get away from the table for a while. Usually, what I found was there was some physical need unmet which was contributing to the issue. So, I would get up, use the restroom, go for a walk, grab food and drink WATER. I'd also try to get my mind off the game for a while - text some friends, watch mindless youtube videos, etc. Then I'd come back with a clearer head and lose the rest of my bankroll.
1 like • Oct 25
@Coach Adam hahaha that’s how I roll . And yes, emotional regulation is key! I wish I could sacrifice a few IQ elo points for some EQ
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