27 May 13
Originally posted by hamworldI think this is the best approach. I wouldn't worry about the numbers too much, as it's the quality of the games that matter.
I guess I try to learn from my mistakes. "next time, don't make that move, or play this move to avoid getting into that bad position"
If I'm studying chess, it's probably either openings or endgames...
Sometimes you will get better but still lose, and it's worthwhile to appreciate that, even if you lost, it was a better game than what you were playing previously. Going from "Oh $#%# I hung my queen" to "%$#$^, my d6 pawn is weak and I have a hole on d5" is progress, even if it does not show up in the 1's and 0's.
27 May 13
Originally posted by hamworldIt sounds like you have a handle on the playing while improving agenda.
I guess I try to learn from my mistakes. "next time, don't make that move, or play this move to avoid getting into that bad position"
If I'm studying chess, it's probably either openings or endgames...
Do you do tactical problems and end game puzzles as well as mate in 2-5 problems? There are also a myriad of books people recommend.
27 May 13
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Originally posted by ChessPraxisNo, I don't do tactical problems. Since I'm no good at them, I would prefer to work on the ability to calculate tactics or at least make sure I don't blunder a piece hanging. I've lost too many games because I didn't concentrate long enough at the right times. I figure if I can notice 2 pieces on the same rank, I can say to myself "what if we can pin one of them and such?" Other than that, I think the rest is creativity and visualization which are skills I'm lacking in the moment. I get tired of sacrificing pieces to put 1800s on the ropes only for me to lose because my position wasn't strong enough *before* I went for the attack. Emotionally draining.
It sounds like you have a handle on the playing while improving agenda.
Do you do tactical problems and end game puzzles as well as mate in 2-5 problems? There are also a myriad of books people recommend.
I guess another weakness of mine is time management. if I spend too much time in the opening I end up not having enough time to calculate the tactics properly.
Ok, I have a question: How do you decide which is more important to study after a game where one had crappy opening play, crappy middlegame play, and crappy endgame play and still managed to draw?
27 May 13
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Originally posted by hamworldOK, there it is. Study tactics. Endgames are fine, too, but I recommend the most common ones: Rook endings and King and Pawn endings.
I guess I try to learn from my mistakes. "next time, don't make that move, or play this move to avoid getting into that bad position"
If I'm studying chess, it's probably either openings or endgames...
Opening study can wait.