Chess Vibes | Edward S | Activity https://chessvibes.net/members/115171ef/activity/ Activity feed for Edward S. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:58:05 -0600 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.21.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 6ea73de9074340b567cc05bb75a2b643 Edward S posted a new activity comment https://chessvibes.net/news-feed/p/3700/#acomment-3755 Thu, 17 Oct 2024 22:56:34 -0600 Paul, start with module 6. Learning not to blunder is the single most important skill for amateurs like us.

In reply to - Paul L posted an update

I’m 71 years old and started playing chess about 8 months ago having stumbled upon one of Nelson’s posts on YouTube. My ELO is approximately 450-500 with a favourable wind! I’m […]

]]> 979bc961d617f4fc373741d39e63cfdd Edward S posted a new activity comment https://chessvibes.net/news-feed/p/3748/#acomment-3754 Thu, 17 Oct 2024 22:53:59 -0600 Nice miniature. If you are not married to a certain opening as white, you could consider d4. Much less confrontational than e4 and less tactics to consider in the opening. Queens gambit is super solid at any level. If you feel that tactics are an issue I would suggest trying it out.

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Had a game which really opened my eyes today. There is a saying to the effect that you only start to get better at something when you truly realise how bad you are at it and when it comes […]

]]> 2decf87784e8aa5c5a755738b12fb8e9 Edward S posted a new activity comment https://chessvibes.net/news-feed/p/2974/#acomment-2993 Mon, 02 Sep 2024 22:59:40 -0600 That’s awesome. I hope I don’t run into you online 🙂

In reply to - James E posted an update

And there it is, 1200! 156 point climb since starting this course AND with this beautiful end game mate. https://www.chess.com/game/live/118859416185

]]> bc171d7561c7ddd9b186c782cc40700b Edward S posted a new activity comment https://chessvibes.net/news-feed/p/2979/#acomment-2992 Mon, 02 Sep 2024 22:58:11 -0600 So the game had a handicap? Did you continue the game or abandon it?

In reply to - Andrew posted an update Just had novel experience – accepted a challenge from an anonymous guest player on Chess.com 14day / move would be white ( unrated ) & when I went to play my first move , found I don’t […] ]]> 5b07c99e549282404e6bf450cb6ac5f0 Edward S posted a new activity comment https://chessvibes.net/news-feed/p/2915/#acomment-2936 Wed, 28 Aug 2024 02:13:31 -0600 @willrey1112 I have noticed that carelessness you speak of in an unrated games. People are freer and not as concerned maybe. I’ve beaten a couple of 1300s in unrated and I’m just about even playing 1100s in rated games.

There are these times, usually later at night, where I would like to play a game, but I’m thinking maybe I’m tired and not… Read more

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I’ve discovered “unrated” games. I didn’t know it was possible to play real opponents w/o the little bit of stress of the rating effect. I should be better off playing a rated game when […]

]]> d4a10dd3cc3c3c2f86e713327bf16642 Edward S posted a new activity comment https://chessvibes.net/news-feed/p/2904/#acomment-2935 Wed, 28 Aug 2024 02:04:35 -0600 Will you be playing the pool, or the chat members?

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Hey guys! Our next group coaching call is next Tuesday, Sept. 3! https://www.youtube.com/live/O5WMKLAR-T8

I’ll be doing a “mini rating climb” where I exclusively use the Stonewall […]

]]> 1e50175fbcd14799e7709aea0ce70eb7 Edward S posted an update: I've discovered "unrated" games. I didn't know it […] https://chessvibes.net/news-feed/p/2915/ Mon, 26 Aug 2024 22:51:04 -0600 I’ve discovered “unrated” games. I didn’t know it was possible to play real opponents w/o the little bit of stress of the rating effect. I should be better off playing a rated game when I have time to play, rather than “practicing” with unrated games. How does the group feel about this?

]]> 6 18c8e7429f8ffbf7d6b22b0ffffb7061 Edward S posted a new activity comment https://chessvibes.net/news-feed/p/2873/#acomment-2893 Mon, 26 Aug 2024 02:03:09 -0600 Sorry. I didn’t mean to cancel. I didn’t see a way to start the game.

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Has anyone tried much of the daily games? I have been playing (and losing) in 10/0 rapid. I just don’t have time to sit down for a 30 min or longer game. So I thought maybe daily […]

]]> 722fbcb23ac2676db3a493eeec33610a Edward S posted a new activity comment https://chessvibes.net/news-feed/p/2873/#acomment-2892 Mon, 26 Aug 2024 01:14:56 -0600 Shoot. Thanks, I’ll take ya up on it. ted919

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Has anyone tried much of the daily games? I have been playing (and losing) in 10/0 rapid. I just don’t have time to sit down for a 30 min or longer game. So I thought maybe daily […]

]]> aaa468ab7818154ab4303660c1d583d2 Edward S posted an update: Has anyone tried much of the daily games? I have […] https://chessvibes.net/news-feed/p/2873/ Sat, 24 Aug 2024 23:07:39 -0600 Has anyone tried much of the daily games? I have been playing (and losing) in 10/0 rapid. I just don’t have time to sit down for a 30 min or longer game. So I thought maybe daily would allow me to get the blunder check down and keep me from losing on time. I just finished 3 daily games, and won them all, but it wasn’t satisfying. One…

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]]> 4 6ddaf917f3973a389fd49d295c25da69 Edward S posted a new activity comment https://chessvibes.net/news-feed/p/2818/#acomment-2872 Sat, 24 Aug 2024 22:59:30 -0600 I’m stuck in first gear. Doing better with the anti-blunder process, but I am losing on time now. My last couple losses finished with me at +5 or so. Gotta get faster somehow.

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Hey everyone,

I’ve been playing non-stop this weekend, really diving into the lessons and trying to improve my game. I managed to climb from a rating of 875 to 956, sticking almost […]

]]> dca6f6eb1371d15d39af497533cec34b Edward S posted a new activity comment https://chessvibes.net/news-feed/p/2827/#acomment-2871 Sat, 24 Aug 2024 22:42:20 -0600 Awesome!

In reply to - Andrew posted an update Managed to get to 1250 ( well 1249) , thanks Nelson for the blunder check list ! Only 1 blunder in last 14 games & that was a pawn in a game I eventually won . This course is wonderful & […] ]]> 67f32e461bef8e4b03da606bdc3c0edd Edward S posted a new activity comment https://chessvibes.net/news-feed/p/2837/#acomment-2870 Sat, 24 Aug 2024 22:15:54 -0600 I kinda agree. I play the KID and the London. No plans to change that any time soon.

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Hey guys. I was just able to watch the VOD of the private coaching session. I’m not completely sold on the idea of doing a live mini-rating climb with the Stonewall/Owens Defense. If […]

]]> 0392c2e88693a285d9d5cc3f7b13f31b Edward S posted a new activity comment https://chessvibes.net/news-feed/p/2700/#acomment-2741 Tue, 13 Aug 2024 02:03:48 -0600 That’s amazing! How many games do you play every day? 350 points in 3 weeks is nuts.

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Over the last few weeks i’ve gained 351 elo, previously hovering in the 900’s with highest rating around 1050. Now i sit at 1289 with a 66% win ratio. What i mostly found helpful was […]

]]> 8ba51a6e10369392aebda1ad7161b5d9 Edward S: How can I "friend" @ChessVibes on chess.com? He […] https://chessvibes.net/news-feed/p/2628/ Wed, 07 Aug 2024 18:46:44 -0600 How can I “friend” @ChessVibes on chess.com? He mentioned in the live stream yesterday that he sometimes reviews games if you’re a friend.

]]> 2 f462c3556b5b7a78efa1a03d084bb785 Edward S posted a new activity comment https://chessvibes.net/news-feed/p/2599/#acomment-2627 Wed, 07 Aug 2024 18:40:37 -0600 I played one recent memorable game where I offered up my queen like on move 6. Knowing that I was gonna lose now, all the stress melted away and I just tried to play actively and look for tactics. My opponent must have assumed I was gonna resign cause they played very passively and started making mistakes. I ended up trapping their queen in…

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In reply to - Scott C posted an update

Can you give me a recommendation for how to win when you blunder a queen 👑?

]]> e8b33ecd9fb7aece70d69f89a351f565 Edward S posted a new activity comment https://chessvibes.net/news-feed/p/2469/#acomment-2581 Tue, 06 Aug 2024 21:28:04 -0600 I know what you mean Joe. My rating has been plummeting for a while. I’ve lost over 200 points in the past year. I have been doing 10 min rapid cause it is so convenient. Almost enough time to think and short enough I can usually fit in a game most days. I took Nelson’s advice and tried a longer game – 15/10 and found the same thing you did.…

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In reply to - Joe D posted an update

I want to be a better student, but I fear it is not on the board. I have to watch each module several times and find it frustrating when I hear that the first of the puzzles are the […]

]]> 0065b1536f180148bb1ed28955243b8d Edward S posted an update: I don't think I'll ever make 1500. My rating may […] https://chessvibes.net/news-feed/p/994/ Thu, 18 Jul 2024 02:42:31 -0600 I don’t think I’ll ever make 1500. My rating may not improve much at all. But I know I’ll get many hours of enjoyment out of this course. I appreciate the content Nelson so keep it coming.

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