Clark E
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Clark E posted an update a year ago
One step closer to 1500! Got the course on Oct. 10th when I was ~1150. Initially had a sharp drop off, but took some time off and started climbing!
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Clark E posted an update a year ago
Fun game i played going for a stonewall setup with an incredibly satisfying under-promotion checkmate!
https://www.chess.com/game/daily/719168335
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Chess: cellicott vs johndenniston
cellicott (1231) vs johndenniston (1146). cellicott won by checkmate in 41 moves over 1 month. Click to review the game, move by move.
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Clark E posted an update a year ago
Started this course when I was just shy of 1200 and I’ve fallen to 950 since- is this normal? I love the course content and it’s definitely been helpful, but feeling discouraged and would love to hear other people’s thoughts/experiences!
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Nelsi Kind of adresses this in the course. It’s a bit like relearning new habits
Try some longer timed games. I go by 15+10 at the moment. Maybe go 30min.
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Yeah. Stay calm, do the basics.
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It can be normal. If you’re thinking about more things during the games and getting into time trouble, then that could definitely happen. Or if you are using new openings but haven’t gotten familiar with them yet. If I was in your shoes, I’d analyze my last 10-20 losses very carefully and write down the main reason you lost in each of the…
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For far too long I oscillate, it’s normal..
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