Chess Vibes | Roberto | Activity https://chessvibes.net/members/680decd3/activity/ Activity feed for Roberto. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:13:14 -0600 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.21.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 758f0b0ad1e513462abac884c743b149 Roberto posted a new activity comment https://chessvibes.net/news-feed/p/4245/#acomment-4272 Sat, 02 Nov 2024 14:43:26 -0600 Congrats….That a big win!

In reply to - Anand posted an update

Really elated to inform that I just crossed 1000 on Chess.com (for the very first time!). Thank you Nelson so much for the guidance. Now I play with an 80% confidence of winning any game.

]]> 4fc94ffb38ce41f99ada51a1367e3d25 Roberto posted a new activity comment https://chessvibes.net/news-feed/p/4269/#acomment-4271 Sat, 02 Nov 2024 14:42:39 -0600 Congrats! Based on your experience, what was the biggest change in your games to helped you improve?

In reply to - Liisi R posted an update

I got 1400 this morning! What a game! My hands are still shaking 🙂 This is the game: https://www.chess.com/live/game/124275554541

And I’d also like to share a screenshot of my rating […]

]]> 6deac931b7acb4f6df05a79b974cf530 Roberto posted a new activity comment https://chessvibes.net/news-feed/p/4123/#acomment-4148 Mon, 28 Oct 2024 12:39:57 -0600 Why do we love such a cruel game? Lol

In reply to - Fred T posted an update

As I am following the lessons (currently looking at middle game tactics), I have been able solve almost all of the puzzles. But that’s because I know what to look for in a given […]

]]> 363c49894ad4d12301df41d6018de293 Roberto posted a new activity comment https://chessvibes.net/news-feed/p/4007/#acomment-4039 Thu, 24 Oct 2024 17:43:55 -0600 I agree with Charles…I use 15|10 rapid for my main elo. I use daily for calculation development and Blitz for opening practice. The ELO of those two do not worry me. This approach helps me not stress much about my rating.

In reply to - Danny P posted an update

How do we know which ELO we really are? What i mean by that is we all have different ratings on different game speeds.

I’m a 953 on bullet (havent played that much in a long time)

1130 […]

]]> d82396af65046c9d50c8b35dad5c999f Roberto posted a new activity comment https://chessvibes.net/news-feed/p/4035/#acomment-4036 Thu, 24 Oct 2024 12:39:43 -0600 If you are asking about the calls that come with this course, it’s under the Bonus section. Bonus #3. I believe the first call is Tuesday, Oct. 29th. I believe. Hope this helps.

In reply to - Doug G posted an update

Thanks Nelson for your youtube videos they’re great ! I’m new to the Breaking 1500 course and I’m wondering about How to connect with a monthly coach gathering ? Thanks for […]

]]> 8382fc8d4d67f656737720dd3b1dd244 Roberto posted a new activity comment https://chessvibes.net/news-feed/p/4009/#acomment-4029 Wed, 23 Oct 2024 21:28:37 -0600 Good point on the stonewall.

In reply to - Scott L posted an update

A couple quick questions on the openings.

In the Owens (which is super fun), any tips for if white puts their knight on d2 instead of c3? Pinning with the bishop no longer works […]

]]> 15ceabef720e4b220a0a56050eee4461 Roberto posted a new activity comment https://chessvibes.net/news-feed/p/4009/#acomment-4023 Wed, 23 Oct 2024 20:04:57 -0600 For the Owen’s, I would still move my Bishop to d2 to get ready to castle or attack the center with a c5 pawn move.

For Stonewall, I would take the free pawn. It’s a center pawn.

But…I will definitely will be wrong. Just sharing with you what I would do and not to ignore your post. A better player may chime in.

In reply to - Scott L posted an update

A couple quick questions on the openings.

In the Owens (which is super fun), any tips for if white puts their knight on d2 instead of c3? Pinning with the bishop no longer works […]

]]> 0e6778fe2b508cc7f5ba0d2d21b538d9 Roberto posted an update: Here is my game with the Owen’s Defense. Really enjoyed […] https://chessvibes.net/news-feed/p/4022/ Wed, 23 Oct 2024 19:28:44 -0600 Here is my game with the Owen’s Defense. Really enjoyed the position. Ran out of steam around move 25. This was a daily due to scheduling conflicts and was playing a friend from my OTB club.

https://www.chess.com/game/daily/718623831

chess.com

Chess: chediak74 vs rmontanez

chediak74 (1374) vs rmontanez (1363). rmontanez won by resignation in 54 moves over 2 days. Click to review the game, move by move.

]]> 0 efac2ae3ce03c08bd46656de238c7fda Roberto posted a new activity comment https://chessvibes.net/news-feed/p/3985/#acomment-4014 Wed, 23 Oct 2024 11:03:44 -0600 I’m a GM when I’m not playing. Lol

In reply to - Drew posted an update

I need help. I find when I’m playing games I cannot see tactics or understand the position that well. However, if I watch someone else playing it’s easy to see tactics or evaluate the […]

]]> b45fc4c6209c3791575856cba0e6ac4b Roberto posted a new activity comment https://chessvibes.net/news-feed/p/3839/#acomment-3866 Fri, 18 Oct 2024 20:44:14 -0600 When I start teaching adults as soon as possible. It’s part of my first lesson. Its learning a new language and when it comes to learning, improving and understand that language (notation) comes handle. Granted, there are many strong players that do not care about it.

In reply to - James B posted an update

How important is it to learn board coordinates? I’m not very good at it and unable to read PGN notation. Is this something I should be learning now or after 1500?

]]> 505a79379f1f39a30979429ab26f428f Roberto posted an update: Here is a game I filmed playing the stonewall. […] https://chessvibes.net/news-feed/p/3816/ Fri, 18 Oct 2024 13:48:56 -0600 Here is a game I filmed playing the stonewall. (Apologize in advance to Mods, if this is not allowed). Just wanted to share a game against a stronger player (around 1500) using the stonewall.

https://youtu.be/i7hLo1coBeg?si=KHG0UFQwnKsW4AYT

]]> 0 b817c56b5c7bc59233092bd61667e22c Roberto posted a new activity comment https://chessvibes.net/news-feed/p/3734/#acomment-3799 Fri, 18 Oct 2024 10:47:43 -0600 So, last night I played the Ower’s. Love controlling the E4/D5 white squares. The knight on e4 is a monster. It opened lots of tactical possibilities, specially when opponent was not castled and his only option was queenside. @ChessVibes – Thank you for suggesting this opening.

In reply to - Roberto posted an update

Started using Stonewall a few months ago and the KIA/Pirc for Black. Was not aware of Owen’s Defense. I will trying tonight at OTB chess club. I was wondering, why not suggest […]

]]> e0937c67f4b375be637c126ce1d2778c Roberto posted a new activity comment https://chessvibes.net/news-feed/p/3728/#acomment-3735 Thu, 17 Oct 2024 20:01:14 -0600 IMHO, My understanding is that, by playing your best lines in the opening, you put yourself in the best position for the middle game. In contrast, if your opponent plays suboptimal, that should give you an advance in the middle game.

I always approached openings by not losing the game in the first 10 moves. After that, its chess.

In reply to - Sam C posted an update

I’m really enjoying the course early on, and looking forward to following a full, organized thought plan for learning to improve at chess! I’m in the section on openings, and one thing […]

]]> 4a3dca52dd21212eb5fd3159b8518fd3 Roberto posted an update: Started using Stonewall a few months ago and the […] https://chessvibes.net/news-feed/p/3734/ Thu, 17 Oct 2024 19:57:14 -0600 Started using Stonewall a few months ago and the KIA/Pirc for Black. Was not aware of Owen’s Defense. I will trying tonight at OTB chess club. I was wondering, why not suggest the inverted Owen’s for white? You do have a tempo advantage for white.

]]> 4 9fd7da9fa8eb267c53e35c5ec63d743a Roberto posted a new activity comment https://chessvibes.net/news-feed/p/3375/#acomment-3623 Wed, 16 Oct 2024 11:34:55 -0600 Hello everyone…looking forward to being part of this community.

In reply to - Nelson posted an update

Hey folks! Just wanted to say welcome to the new round of students joining us. I’m really glad you’re here and excited to help you on your journey past 1500! 🚀

Stay tuned for details on […]

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