Application to 1400 club.

This absolutely true Gil...and trust me...I do it alot and recommend it
to others. I still go over games I played in tourneys from years
back...and majorly over the ones I lost. Especially that one I lost to
the Under 16 yr. old champ from Ohio...I am still kicking myself over
that game and it was over 4 years ago...but I have found where i went
wrong and feel a little better about it.

Dave

As you probably know Gilbert - I lose the games where I dont notice
that damn bishop can take my queen ... gets me every time.
Concentration is the biggest key to success - DO NOT RUSH !!

I agree that Morphy should be studied...he taught about quick
development and some good tactical attacks...plus he actually had
really good endgame skill. I have three books on him and his games.

But there are alot of others that can teach tactics just as well. Alekhine
is the best bet for learning tactical play because he always thought
about his pawn structure rather than just crazy all out blitz.

Dave

I do!



Tony!

I have been playing for two years and I haven't found the right
opening for me!


Tony!
The Jester!

<<Dave, what kind of style do I have? What should I be playing
(besides better chess)? Kirk >>

Hey! Try Poker! LOL

This was majorly uncalled for. You need to learn to respect people.
kirk is not only a good player..but a good person.

You happen to be neither.

Dave

Yah! Booyah! What Dave said!


Tony
The Jester!

Hi Dave, tell me, how can I join your class? I sure can use some
advice. Julia

I have attended. The tuition is your rating. Kirk

Kirk,
Might cost you a few points for each lessons. If you learn you can
pick yp 16-20 point from just one game against players of your rating.
Tuition is cheap compared to the return you get.
John
The Ambassador
Little grasshopper
King of Map
Most Titled player.

You are absolutely right, John, and I felt a little stingy after I wrote
that post. I meant it more to say how good Dave is.

No offense taken kirk...if you were wondering.

Thanks for thinking of me as a good player...I try hard.

Dave

Kirk!! et tu brute?
First I find out about vaknso - and now you! If I'd only known you
guys received jedi training, I wouldn't have accepted/offered
challenges!

I think I'm going to have to add a line to my bio - "and NO games
with people trained by Schliemann! I want a chance at winning." Why
it's worse than playing against a computer! LOL. Either that or jump on
the bandwagon - hey Schliemann - can I sign up for a end-of-summer
class slot? If ya' can't beat 'em, might as well join 'em. 🙂

Trust me, you will fare well with me. Your biggest obstacle may be the
3 day time out. Kirk