Chess Vibes | Cathleen R | Activity

Cathleen R posted a new activity comment

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 13:11:30 -0600

That makes sense, Tim. I have to give credit that I am learning. I used to linger around the 250 mark and am now lingering around the 390 to 420 range. I’ve only been playing for a year. I’m 62 years old and I want my brain to remember everything. I wish I had really been into chess when I was younger and my brain was able to retain…

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I think I suck at chess. I finally made it above 400 and then I’m back to 300’s. I can’t seem to get it. I do an opening and do well and then it falls apart. Very […]

Cathleen R posted a new activity comment

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 03:38:59 -0600

I might have to give that a try. Do you have as many random players that play that? I might be easier for me too. I’m at 423 and now I’m paranoid to play!! Thanks, Tom!

In reply to - Cathleen R posted an update

I think I suck at chess. I finally made it above 400 and then I’m back to 300’s. I can’t seem to get it. I do an opening and do well and then it falls apart. Very […]

Cathleen R posted a new activity comment

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 20:42:40 -0600

Thanks for the encouragement you guys. I did finally win a few games in a row putting me at 377. I really need to slow down but I get worried I’m going to lose on time. I see others play (in videos) and they take a lot of time sometimes in the beginning and then play pretty quickly in the end game. Anyway, I will keep trying. This game is…

In reply to - Cathleen R posted an update

I think I suck at chess. I finally made it above 400 and then I’m back to 300’s. I can’t seem to get it. I do an opening and do well and then it falls apart. Very […]

Cathleen R posted a new activity comment

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 01:12:05 -0600

I think I just need to play bots and then it won’t affect my rating. They just play so weird….

In reply to - Cathleen R posted an update

I think I suck at chess. I finally made it above 400 and then I’m back to 300’s. I can’t seem to get it. I do an opening and do well and then it falls apart. Very […]

Cathleen R posted an update: I think I suck at chess. I finally made it above 400 […]

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 01:09:08 -0600

I think I suck at chess. I finally made it above 400 and then I’m back to 300’s. I can’t seem to get it. I do an opening and do well and then it falls apart. Very discouraged tonight. 🙁

Cathleen R posted a new activity comment

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 16:41:02 -0600

Good Game!

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This was a crazy game that I ended up winning thankfully, but I had a lingering question: which side should I castle to if at all? All of white’s pieces were focused king side and there […]

Cathleen R posted a new activity comment

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 04:58:54 -0600

I used to win a little and got up to 405. I’m a beginner, but was at least advancing. Now I just get my butt kicked all over the place. I hate it. Some players do a normal opening but some are so aggressive and wipe everything out before I can even develop my pieces. I don’t know how to fix this. I watch all the stuff and it all makes…

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I tried the stonewall against a bot and it just gets me into a mess. The bots don’t play the norm I guess. Very frustrating. The bot is Hans at 1000 supposedly.

Cathleen R posted a new activity comment

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 03:27:17 -0600

@ChessVibes

Thanks Nelson, I’ll look those up.

In reply to - Cathleen R posted an update

I tried the stonewall against a bot and it just gets me into a mess. The bots don’t play the norm I guess. Very frustrating. The bot is Hans at 1000 supposedly.

Cathleen R posted an update: I'm noticing that with white and the stonewall, they […]

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 21:17:46 -0600

I’m noticing that with white and the stonewall, they are putting their knight on e4 backed up with a pawn. Is this something to be concerned with? Also, I have been playing people that never castle! Out of 6 games, I only had 1 that actually castled. It seems like no one is castling anymore. I’m sure it’s just at my low level, but it’s…

Cathleen R posted a new activity comment

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 20:31:10 -0600

Thanks! I’m watching for that now. I’ve never played this opening and playing the bot does Mahe me think. Thanks for reminding me of that move!

In reply to - Cathleen R posted an update

I tried the stonewall against a bot and it just gets me into a mess. The bots don’t play the norm I guess. Very frustrating. The bot is Hans at 1000 supposedly.

Cathleen R posted a new activity comment

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 15:36:36 -0600

The bot always pushes the pawn from c5 to c4 attacking my white bishop. This bot also doesn’t castle. I’ll keep watching and learning, but this opening seems to get my pieces stuck. I hate playing bots but isn’t that a good way to practice?

In reply to - Cathleen R posted an update

I tried the stonewall against a bot and it just gets me into a mess. The bots don’t play the norm I guess. Very frustrating. The bot is Hans at 1000 supposedly.

Cathleen R posted an update: I tried the stonewall against a bot and it just gets me […]

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 05:34:27 -0600

I tried the stonewall against a bot and it just gets me into a mess. The bots don’t play the norm I guess. Very frustrating. The bot is Hans at 1000 supposedly.