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  • Dear Nelson:

    Sorry for this post, but I feel obliged to express what I am feeling taking the course.

    At lesson 4.1 tactics, Martin posted that detected instantly, it happens the same to me.

    The first thing to analyze in a position are the possible checks, I guess than an intermediate player will see this checkmate in 3.

    I have done 5,700 puzzles…

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    • Hey Arturo, I think you’re saying that the course is a bit too easy for you so far? I tried to make sure I very clearly explain every lesson in this course so that EVERYONE can follow. Maybe that comes across as too easy, but I would rather it be a bit too easy in parts but have everyone understand, than the other way around. That being…

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  • In lesson 3.2 Stonewall attack, looking at LICHESS the match analyzed, if we set the average ELO 1000/1200/1400 for the database I found:

    10…Re8 was only played 20 times from 947 matches in the database

    11…Rc8 was not played from 20 matches in the database (after 10 Rf3 black should take attention with white´s attack)

    This match is a…

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    • It’s not so much about memorizing the exact moves they are going to play. Instead, you just want to remember all of the different ideas, and then react based on how your opponent responds. So if rook lift makes sense, do it. If Bd2-e1-h4 makes sense, do it. If Qe1-h4 makes sense do it. I’ll try to pull some extra example games for the…

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