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Michael posted an update
Hello Chess Vibes Community – I have finally found some much needed coaching (I think). My Chess.com rating is under 400, last week it was over 500. After over 5K rapid (10 min. games) in the past 2-3 years, I expect I would be much better than 500. I have studied allot but I am doing or not doing something that causes me to loose more games than I should. I hope Nelson’s class here will help me break through to the level I am capable of playing at. A year ago I thought “just play more games” and I my rating would go up. Now I no longer believe that. I need some coaching. Ok, I need allot of coaching.
blundergoat4 Comments-
I’m hyped to follow your improvement journey!
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You’ll get there Michael!
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Thanks!
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I checked out a few of your games. My suggestion is to follow all of Nelson’s principles. You don’t need the Stonewall/Owen’s openings necessarily, but you’re not castling, using the queen far too much, etc. Also, before playing each move, think about what you would play if you were them. If that takes too long, go to 15 or 30 minute games. Seems like a long time, but you’ll practice the right habits, and be able to do them faster over time.
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