Chess Vibes | George S | Activity

George S posted a new activity comment

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 03:21:18 -0600

The time taken for each move measured in minutes and seconds.

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What are those things on the right side that appear next to the notation when playing a game?

George S posted a new activity comment

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 00:44:20 -0600

@mberrada1protonmail-com Defend with e3 and/or attack with Nf3?

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The next group coaching call is happening in a few days on Oct. 29. Details and the link to join are in the “Bonuses” section of the course.

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George S posted a new activity comment

Sun, 01 Dec 2024 00:32:50 -0600

Thanks Keith. Looking forward to hear what our coach has to say on the matter also. Colle-Zukertort is also an interesting variation in the theme but it’s still lining up kingside.

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I like the stonewall and have been using it with varying degrees of success. If black does not castle, or instead castles queenside, what is the idea? Try to mirror the attacks on […]

George S posted an update: I like the stonewall and have been using it with […]

Thu, 28 Nov 2024 04:07:51 -0600

I like the stonewall and have been using it with varying degrees of success. If black does not castle, or instead castles queenside, what is the idea? Try to mirror the attacks on the opposing side? A king side rook lift by white doesn’t work, I suppose – Thoughts welcome.

Many thanks,

George

George S posted a new activity comment

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 21:11:05 -0600

I use:

1. Assess the position/threats made

2. Identify and triage options

3. Decide on a move (the one with most or best benefits)

4. Check for tactics/blunders – then move

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What does a good thought process look like at every move? Like threath analysis, candidate move selection, calculate, blunder check etc..

George S posted an update: Thanks for the course Nelson – I’m learning lots! […]

Sat, 26 Oct 2024 00:51:18 -0600

Thanks for the course Nelson – I’m learning lots! Regarding the Stonewall (lesson 3.2, at 8:30) – can’t black simply thwart a queen or rook attack on the H file with h6? (for e.g., once they see Qh4) I’m sure there’s a workaround for white, but I don’t see it.

Separately, I’ve never understood the utility of a diagonal battery with bishop in…