20 Feb 07
Originally posted by wormwoodBlitz takes some getting used to. You just gotta get used to the time control is all. I've played maybe 7,000-10'000 blitz games (rated and unrated).
yes, but I'm really interested in how many games you've played (roughly) to get where you are now? and what kind of a learning curve there is. - I've played less than 200 blitz games ever, and I'm guessing lack of experience is why I suck at it so bad. I know it's not lack of understanding chess, I know it's not my tactics, I know it's not my openings. and ...[text shortened]... with wulebgr here, but after 25 000 blitz games he outranks me by 400 points in blitz.
20 Feb 07
Originally posted by wormwoodBlitz is a slow climb, with lots of frustration...but today I broke 1500 for the first time on Uchess, stayed there for about 5-6 games, then dropped back down.
yes, but I'm really interested in how many games you've played (roughly) to get where you are now? and what kind of a learning curve there is. - I've played less than 200 blitz games ever, and I'm guessing lack of experience is why I suck at it so bad. I know it's not lack of understanding chess, I know it's not my tactics, I know it's not my openings. and ...[text shortened]... with wulebgr here, but after 25 000 blitz games he outranks me by 400 points in blitz.
20 Feb 07
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Originally posted by Bruce WillisI was at 1916 on playchess in early December, and two weeks later had fallen to 1550. This week I'm bouncing on both sides of 1800.
I really like to play blitz. Yesterday, I had 1500 on uchess... and today I'm getting down to 1300...
It is funny how you can easily lose 200 points in few games...
It is very hard to get to 1600... I mean... for me... 🙄
I play 3 0 almost exclusively.
15 1 games, which I also enjoy, are not blitz, and they affect a different rating.
20 Feb 07
Originally posted by WulebgrAre 2/0 time controls bullet or blitz?
I was at 1916 on playchess in early December, and two weeks later had fallen to 1550. This week I'm bouncing on both sides of 1800.
I play 3 0 almost exclusively.
15 1 games, which I also enjoy, are not blitz, and they affect a different rating.
20 Feb 07
Originally posted by Falco LombardiHave you spent more time playing blitz or playing slow? due to the amount of time per game, it's a given that most chess players nowadays play more blitz games, but I think time as a whole on each category counts.
I'm just saying I've played a lot more blitz games than anything else. It was a little bit of an exaggeration I know. I started studying chess in 2005, but I've been slacking lately.
I personally love 3/0 blitz and I have been bouncing around the 1700 level on playchess by playing sharper lines than I typically play (in particular the freak attack against d6 Sicilians).
20 Feb 07
Originally posted by zebanoGood point. For example, I spent thirty minutes at playchess this morning (five games) and in another thirty minutes solved half a dozen tactical problems in a database and made three moves in CC games, while looking at four other games without making a move.
Have you spent more time playing blitz or playing slow? due to the amount of time per game, it's a given that most chess players nowadays play more blitz games, but I think time as a whole on each category counts.
I personally love 3/0 blitz and I have been bouncing around the 1700 level on playchess by playing sharper lines than I typically play (in particular the freak attack against d6 Sicilians).