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Michael S posted a new activity comment

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 17:28:58 -0600

I would humbly suggest that blunder-check is more important, and must be done on *every* move. If I miss a blunder, I might very well lose the game on the spot. On the other hand, if I miss a tactic (i.e., a tactic that I have in the position, not one that my opponent has), I may not win the game (or material) on this move, but I’ll probably… Read more

In reply to - Paul L posted an update

During the Tactics Module we’re told to constantly be scanning for tactics and then in the Avoiding Blunders Module we’re told to spend time doing a blunder check before each […]

Michael S posted an update: Hi, Nelson. In the Discovered Checks lesson, in the […]

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 18:27:39 -0600

Hi, Nelson. In the Discovered Checks lesson, in the third Advanced puzzle/example (at 11:10 in the video), I think you missed an interesting variation. Instead of capturing our Q, White can avoid the discovered check by moving 2.Kg1 or 2.Kg2. If 2.Kg1, then the Knight fork on f3 works again, and we win the Q. If, on the other hand, White…

Michael S posted an update: Hi, Nelson. I just bought the Breaking 1500 course, and […]

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 18:00:34 -0600

Hi, Nelson. I just bought the Breaking 1500 course, and I’m zipping through the lessons. Good stuff so far! One of the promises in the promo materials was that I would be invited to three live conversations. I’m looking forward to the one later today! But the schedule doesn’t show any additional live sessions after today. I assume that you’ll…