Chess Vibes | Andrew | Activity https://chessvibes.net/members/a4b21743/activity/ Activity feed for Andrew. Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:10:38 -0600 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.21.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 6f51434738b1d7b1e954cc4391c4b5de Andrew posted a new activity comment https://chessvibes.net/news-feed/p/3179/#acomment-3206 Sat, 28 Sep 2024 14:37:06 -0600 Also noticed , esp against v high rated bots , even when I get mullered it rates my game as high , but I beat a much lower rated one , even with high accuracy , the game rating is low , so ….. 🤷

In reply to - Seann posted an update

I’m approaching 1100 on chess.com (currently 1087, up from 850 pre-Breaking1500). I’m noticing in my game reviews, that my playing, along with my opponent’s, is often being rated well […]

]]> 2e012c7b77dbf7863721d4d088b220bf Andrew posted a new activity comment https://chessvibes.net/news-feed/p/3192/#acomment-3205 Sat, 28 Sep 2024 14:30:36 -0600 Won’t show me the game , but well done !

In reply to - Charles posted an update

Working my way up from 600. Played against Maxim-bot (1000) with no blunders, mistakes or misses using Stonewall. Currently at 800. 85.7 accuracy, which is a new best.
Just completed […]

]]> 733e15d8f06ac3b6679f15d87ca31887 Andrew posted a new activity comment https://chessvibes.net/news-feed/p/3197/#acomment-3204 Sat, 28 Sep 2024 14:27:51 -0600 Wow , great mate !!

In reply to - Seann posted an update

Stonewall success. https://lichess.org/JVstKjqO/white#29

]]> 871ebf6551f0f71aa91e0d30b7d5fde2 Andrew posted a new activity comment https://chessvibes.net/news-feed/p/3136/#acomment-3175 Mon, 23 Sep 2024 16:16:33 -0600 Still won’t !!

In reply to - Saz posted an update

This is the weirdest thing ever on chess.com and I ended up creating a bug report for it. In this game: https://www.chess.com/analysis/game/computer/158951091?tab=review I played as […]

]]> 207efe529fd794f72653deedeaa220cb Andrew posted a new activity comment https://chessvibes.net/news-feed/p/3137/#acomment-3174 Mon, 23 Sep 2024 16:15:31 -0600 Well done

In reply to - Ryan posted an update

Not up to 1500 yet…but the early thrash immediately after finishing the course (so much new stuff at once) has settled inyo a steady climb.

Thanks Nelson.

]]> 78c094a577a5d1666f832bb43906aa94 Andrew posted a new activity comment https://chessvibes.net/news-feed/p/3145/#acomment-3173 Mon, 23 Sep 2024 16:14:49 -0600 Good game & opposition so important – well done

In reply to - jonathan posted an update

My “sort-of” Owen’s Defence versus White’s “Kings Fianchetto” opening…..first time I had seen this opening since adopting Owens as my preferred Black opening….had to tweek a few […]

]]> 94973d61e6d70803516fd8580ff901e4 Andrew posted a new activity comment https://chessvibes.net/news-feed/p/3154/#acomment-3172 Mon, 23 Sep 2024 16:10:29 -0600 Not sure they at a consistent level ??

In reply to - Pierre W posted an update

Bots!

I wonder about chess.com bots. Just played against Ali-Bot (1400) I won. I made no blunders, but he made two and his game was rated 550! pwstamps

]]> fd4c6983d9bf4213786b82e9ce641356 Andrew posted a new activity comment https://chessvibes.net/news-feed/p/3152/#acomment-3171 Mon, 23 Sep 2024 16:09:14 -0600 Great game !!

In reply to - jonathan posted an update

check this out…..a 10 move game…..completely perfect owens defence (100%!!)…..could not wish for a more compliant opponent…. https://www.chess.com/game/live/120521400519

]]> 26de07116cf3c3c670d81ae412274f2f Andrew posted a new activity comment https://chessvibes.net/news-feed/p/3158/#acomment-3166 Sun, 22 Sep 2024 14:23:00 -0600 Check out this #chess game: wildsam21 vs Demosive – https://www.chess.com/live/game/119107854081

Please could you review this game from a random challenge – fell for a Queen trap , got the material back , but ran out of ideas & time ! Thank you

In reply to - Nelson posted an update

Hey everyone! The next group coaching call is October 1st, 2024 at 8pm EST. You guys voted last time that you’d like to do game analysis.

Please comment on this post with the URL […]

]]> 950876164e356d972522cbcc05ebd895 Andrew posted a new activity comment https://chessvibes.net/news-feed/p/3130/#acomment-3141 Thu, 19 Sep 2024 04:20:38 -0600 Not surprised , get the heart rate down first 😂

In reply to - Adel B posted an update

I just reached 1496 for the first time of my life!!! Thanks to the course and thanks to Nelson. I will only play friendly games from now on as I am too afraid to ‘step down’! 😅

]]> cf147140466d623c9461b40703fd5d4f Andrew posted a new activity comment https://chessvibes.net/news-feed/p/3131/#acomment-3140 Thu, 19 Sep 2024 04:18:36 -0600 Oh yes !!! Nice

In reply to - Seann posted an update

Love it when this happens!

https://lichess.org/xKyFFa0I/black#22

]]> e5a3838beb24b11d538137137a4c8518 Andrew posted a new activity comment https://chessvibes.net/news-feed/p/3134/#acomment-3139 Thu, 19 Sep 2024 04:15:45 -0600 Good game & excellent back rank mate ! Queen , who needs them 😂

In reply to - Seann posted an update

Successful rook lift.

https://www.chess.com/analysis/game/live/119586894454?move=32&tab=review

]]> 84267350c1bf84e131424064216a33e0 Andrew posted a new activity comment https://chessvibes.net/news-feed/p/3136/#acomment-3138 Thu, 19 Sep 2024 04:12:38 -0600 Never happened to me ( yet ) , but it won’t let me review the game just now 😵‍💫

In reply to - Saz posted an update

This is the weirdest thing ever on chess.com and I ended up creating a bug report for it. In this game: https://www.chess.com/analysis/game/computer/158951091?tab=review I played as […]

]]> 854ef246a6545ee6c0847408e0c5a98d Andrew posted a new activity comment https://chessvibes.net/news-feed/p/3117/#acomment-3128 Tue, 17 Sep 2024 16:12:55 -0600 Pretty ruthless ! Well done

In reply to - Tyler posted an update

3/4 of the way through the course now and my game seriously upgraded thanks Nelson this poor guy got me after 3 hours of middle game studying

Check out this #chess game: cosarsafak […]

]]> cedf11cf65c8ff6e8752d70fb3e6e0f1 Andrew posted a new activity comment https://chessvibes.net/news-feed/p/3125/#acomment-3127 Tue, 17 Sep 2024 16:09:31 -0600 Good win & sacrifice !!

In reply to - Seann posted an update

I’m starting to have more success in my games. I switched from Chess.com to Lichess, for a change of pace and I’m having more victories. I’m doing something different, which is […]

]]> 9e13f70869bc3e2b0b3905d122e28e36 Andrew posted a new activity comment https://chessvibes.net/news-feed/p/2979/#acomment-3112 Sun, 15 Sep 2024 15:55:36 -0600 @tedsmith919gmail-com hi Edward , just to update you , my opponent didn’t make a a move in the 14 days , so the game has just been abandoned !! ( maybe didn’t like to play from a queen advantage ?? ) Still practiced playing against the bots as white with the same queen odds – found Nelson too strong – beat the bots up to 1300 though , which was… Read more

In reply to - Andrew posted an update Just had novel experience – accepted a challenge from an anonymous guest player on Chess.com 14day / move would be white ( unrated ) & when I went to play my first move , found I don’t […] ]]> 2a53c70cba9c5eebca2040085a6482a0 Andrew posted a new activity comment https://chessvibes.net/news-feed/p/3092/#acomment-3104 Sat, 14 Sep 2024 15:35:50 -0600 Seems to be puzzles & daily games with me at the moment

In reply to - Charles posted an update

Still slogging through. In the meantime, I’m using the custom puzzles on Chess.com to focus on tactics. My Mate in 1 success is 58%. I’ve gotten 19 of 20 in last couple of days. […]

]]> fcb11fbc36246cb7f42787d55c04cee3 Andrew posted a new activity comment https://chessvibes.net/news-feed/p/3096/#acomment-3103 Sat, 14 Sep 2024 15:32:03 -0600 Yes , I’d be up for it !!

In reply to - EDWARD M posted an update

Would anyone be interested in doing a weekly tournament? Since we are all working the same material it could be alot of fun to set up a club on LICHESS or Chess.com. We could do teams […]

]]> 47bf504d121949eee433746ad4722fd4 Andrew posted a new activity comment https://chessvibes.net/news-feed/p/3100/#acomment-3102 Sat, 14 Sep 2024 15:30:07 -0600 Fabulous ! Well done 👍

In reply to - Daniele C posted an update

I did it! 😍 https://www.chess.com/awards/dancamma3/achievement/progressive_rapid_rating?threshold=1500

]]> 928486250daea2073b4e0d1b03d7f04e Andrew posted a new activity comment https://chessvibes.net/news-feed/p/3083/#acomment-3091 Wed, 11 Sep 2024 19:25:44 -0600 Can only echo Stuart’s comments ! Defo keep going

In reply to - Martin posted an update

Been at this course for about two months now. I haven’t forged ahead with it but am just taking my time. My rating at the start of the course was 893 and now it is 908. This doesn’t […]

]]> 78e32789b2d2b7ec68769195e2bb8456 Andrew posted a new activity comment https://chessvibes.net/news-feed/p/3085/#acomment-3090 Wed, 11 Sep 2024 19:23:48 -0600 Congrats , wonderful !!

In reply to - Andrew posted an update

Hit 1500 today, thanks Nelson! 🙌🏻 lets keep it going

]]> 7fbbeddc702ddc5f680b99c1662bb018 Andrew posted a new activity comment https://chessvibes.net/news-feed/p/3087/#acomment-3089 Wed, 11 Sep 2024 19:23:19 -0600 Well done , fabulous !!

In reply to - Kamil P posted an update

MADE IT! Thanks Nelson for not just the course but also the invaluable rapid chess streams that you’re putting out every week. These are extremely instructive and I probably wouldn’t […]

]]> 241d3407bca556207979d542661970a9 Andrew posted a new activity comment https://chessvibes.net/news-feed/p/3079/#acomment-3082 Tue, 10 Sep 2024 13:15:02 -0600 Soo close !! Well done 👍

In reply to - Kamil P posted an update 🫣 ]]> 7ca92b023a92dbb87581757afba3e5fd Andrew posted a new activity comment https://chessvibes.net/news-feed/p/3070/#acomment-3078 Mon, 09 Sep 2024 10:26:42 -0600 Yeah , that took some doing ! 👏

In reply to - Glen M posted an update Learned a valuable lesson today… You can never win a game you resign. I hovered over the resign window 4 times during this game.

I signed on with Nelson because I just couldn’t break 600 […]

]]> ade33ed001c83020a916a6c681eae9b2 Andrew posted a new activity comment https://chessvibes.net/news-feed/p/3073/#acomment-3077 Mon, 09 Sep 2024 10:22:02 -0600 All the best for that 👍

In reply to - William to Nelson

Since starting the course, I’m up 200 Elo and still winning most of my games! I have to give a big thank you to @ChessVibes for the course. Playing has been so much more fun now that I have […]

]]> 2211f334909fb7d8e623969b5e6658f6 Andrew posted a new activity comment https://chessvibes.net/news-feed/p/3067/#acomment-3069 Sun, 08 Sep 2024 15:40:45 -0600 I have an iPhone & a tablet . Most of the chess playing / watching is done on the tablet , no mouse . Works for me , but can’t highlight squares etc !

In reply to - Saz posted an update

To all of my fellow students, what do you use as a setup for best learning practices? For example, do you have two screens so you can watch a video/lesson and practice without having […]

]]> e5eb2fee5d6c505517c6012d610eb952 Andrew posted a new activity comment https://chessvibes.net/news-feed/p/3059/#acomment-3066 Sun, 08 Sep 2024 06:46:22 -0600 Similar , 2450 or so in puzzles & 1250 in rapid about 1/2 rapid to puzzles

In reply to - Mark H posted an update

How does uour puzzle rating correlate to yojr rapid rating? Im 2400 in puzzles, but 1200 rapid.

]]> 25615f9114e8b175afab51ccf3306434 Andrew posted a new activity comment https://chessvibes.net/news-feed/p/3060/#acomment-3065 Sun, 08 Sep 2024 06:44:20 -0600 Nice ! Great attack

In reply to - Drew posted an update Been struggling lately, but had this pretty nice game.
Check out this #chess game: slaughterini vs R00kCrook – https://www.chess.com/daily/game/699740957 ]]> 32e273708bcfcf9192be0dfb34427ac3 Andrew posted a new activity comment https://chessvibes.net/news-feed/p/3062/#acomment-3064 Sun, 08 Sep 2024 06:41:12 -0600 Fabulous mate – dream stuff !!!

In reply to - Drew posted an update

Sloppy game and missed the intial smothered mate, but ended up getting it

Check out this #chess game: R00kCrook vs tbones66 – https://www.chess.com/daily/game/699653237

]]> 4272b502173dc2f969e5f2cd124ff6cc Andrew posted an update: Just had a good win against the bot Isobel ! Prior […] https://chessvibes.net/news-feed/p/3058/ Sat, 07 Sep 2024 15:48:34 -0600 Just had a good win against the bot Isobel ! Prior to Breaking 1500 , I had no chance against this bot !! Thanks Nelson .

]]> 0 9991a4afae1f89b198c701b777c85966 Andrew posted a new activity comment https://chessvibes.net/news-feed/p/3055/#acomment-3057 Sat, 07 Sep 2024 06:48:35 -0600 @blundergoat thanks ! I’ll certainly be giving it a good go(at) !!

In reply to - Andrew posted an update Check out this #chess game: godsgift29 vs wildsam21 – https://www.chess.com/live/game/119425190845

Finally got past 1250 with this game ! Not a classic but am starting to spot the odd tactic !!

]]> ff743c7e70fa7b9c433f417cb212ab01 Andrew posted an update: Check out this #chess game: godsgift29 vs wildsam21 […] https://chessvibes.net/news-feed/p/3055/ Sat, 07 Sep 2024 06:04:52 -0600 Check out this #chess game: godsgift29 vs wildsam21 – https://www.chess.com/live/game/119425190845

Finally got past 1250 with this game ! Not a classic but am starting to spot the odd tactic !!

chess.com

Chess: godsgift29 vs wildsam21

godsgift29 (1268) vs wildsam21 (1263). wildsam21 won by checkmate in 45 moves. Click to review the game, move by move.

]]> 2 7c0201d93e5bd6795af30768d9d54f50 Andrew posted a new activity comment https://chessvibes.net/news-feed/p/3049/#acomment-3054 Sat, 07 Sep 2024 05:54:10 -0600 That’s great to hear 👍

In reply to - Audrie to Nelson @ChessVibes Hey Nelson, Today I was winning like crazy in person, and with some bots online, with the Owen opening for black. I’m super thrilled because I always felt weak in black with both […] ]]> 3580a7e64aebe36b6f2fbc3ae512b27b Andrew posted a new activity comment https://chessvibes.net/news-feed/p/3051/#acomment-3053 Sat, 07 Sep 2024 05:52:59 -0600 Well done , as Nelson says , your opponent may well blunder at some point ! Good win !!

In reply to - Nandakumar posted an update Never give up!! A nice win after losing the Queen 👑

https://www.chess.com/live/game/119354448511


]]> ce3a80d704235fb9428f5a5226f71d80 Andrew posted a new activity comment https://chessvibes.net/news-feed/p/3020/#acomment-3048 Thu, 05 Sep 2024 15:30:14 -0600 @drewfenton19gmail-com good idea , if you are able

In reply to - Drew posted an update

My problem right now is I have these spurts where I play pretty good getting 80%+ accuracy most games, seeing the board very well, and finding great moves. Then all the sudden after a week […]

]]> d2c52740e4b85a0deefb06cce57dffaa Andrew posted a new activity comment https://chessvibes.net/news-feed/p/3041/#acomment-3047 Thu, 05 Sep 2024 15:28:42 -0600 Some game ! Yes , got to be careful playing it !! Well played & great mate !

In reply to - Christophe posted an update

Hi everyone, I played against the owen’s defense, and it seems it went very well :-D, so maybe a good game example to see what NOT to do when playing the owen’s.

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]]> 1a730acb7ebd156127dc7c783721c046 Andrew posted a new activity comment https://chessvibes.net/news-feed/p/3029/#acomment-3044 Thu, 05 Sep 2024 00:07:22 -0600 @pierrenc-rr-com just ran out of ideas & time trouble against a 1711 & the ” shock ” of the sudden challenge 😵‍💫 – that’s why I need advice !!! Thank you for your reply .

In reply to - Andrew posted an update Check out this #chess game: wildsam21 vs Demosive – https://www.chess.com/live/game/119107854081 ]]> 64bc44813b62b4c465f4b3db851586ce Andrew posted a new activity comment https://chessvibes.net/news-feed/p/2987/#acomment-3035 Wed, 04 Sep 2024 16:38:59 -0600 @willrey1112 thank you for your detailed reply . I was , however white in this game & played the Stonewall . My request was to how best ( better ) to play this opening against a King’s Indian type set up .

In reply to - Andrew posted an update Check out this #chess game: wildsam21 vs jlu_019 – https://www.chess.com/live/game/118986606145

Just played this game , black played a ” king’s Indian ” type set up , it’s the type […]

]]> 578a693d9e4e2925a0da25e93a35a323 Andrew posted a new activity comment https://chessvibes.net/news-feed/p/3013/#acomment-3031 Wed, 04 Sep 2024 12:35:54 -0600 Interesting game !

In reply to - Audrie to Nelson @ChessVibes Would you be willing to analyze this game I played as white against Wallows-BOT please?
Échecs : LicFan contre wallows-BOT – 145271267 – Chess.com
]]> ded8535812b9268c624c08c5cc486400 Andrew posted a new activity comment https://chessvibes.net/news-feed/p/3028/#acomment-3030 Wed, 04 Sep 2024 06:40:02 -0600 Game above

In reply to - Andrew posted an update Hi Nelson , wonder if you could analyse this game please . It was a totally out of the blue challenge from a 1711 rapid rated player yesterday ( 3.9.24 ) which I accepted ( also […] ]]> debb2825a54d3d6b8a4b0c8f49eb9112 Andrew posted an update: Check out this #chess game: wildsam21 vs Demosive […] https://chessvibes.net/news-feed/p/3029/ Wed, 04 Sep 2024 06:39:20 -0600 Check out this #chess game: wildsam21 vs Demosive – https://www.chess.com/live/game/119107854081

chess.com

Chess: wildsam21 vs Demosive

wildsam21 (1246) vs Demosive (1711). Demosive won on time in 42 moves. Click to review the game, move by move.

]]> 2 b531ef413e0ce9c4d29af1c6d0346fc5 Andrew posted an update: Hi Nelson , wonder if you could analyse this game please […] https://chessvibes.net/news-feed/p/3028/ Wed, 04 Sep 2024 06:34:59 -0600 Hi Nelson , wonder if you could analyse this game please . It was a totally out of the blue challenge from a 1711 rapid rated player yesterday ( 3.9.24 ) which I accepted ( also played another as black ). In this one I fell into a queen trap ( after looking at it but only seeing it immediately I’d taken a pawn ) . Got the material back but… Read more

]]> 1 f34c9d9112baf56fcfc32d76cdad3863 Andrew posted a new activity comment https://chessvibes.net/news-feed/p/3020/#acomment-3021 Wed, 04 Sep 2024 02:54:07 -0600 That’s why I was wondering about going “stale ” & advice on what to do !!

In reply to - Drew posted an update

My problem right now is I have these spurts where I play pretty good getting 80%+ accuracy most games, seeing the board very well, and finding great moves. Then all the sudden after a week […]

]]> e2f8023c2a2b6862be536830e7622e0f Andrew posted a new activity comment https://chessvibes.net/news-feed/p/2998/#acomment-3014 Wed, 04 Sep 2024 02:20:15 -0600 @CJValkyrie once the king is taken , you’ve lost & yes I do remember knocking the king over ! Even seen ( many moons ago ) the king being handed to the opponent 🤣 !

Don’t know a lot about poker , but I believe the object is to win the “pot” , so if everyone folds but one , the pot will still have been won ?

In reply to - Andrew posted an update As a total aside , can anyone think of another game ( apart from chess ) where the game’s ultimate goal is never arrived at ? In chess the aim is to capture your opponent’s king ( […] ]]> 0e00b2f278c7349dc5421b476f391bc1 Andrew posted a new activity comment https://chessvibes.net/news-feed/p/2998/#acomment-3011 Wed, 04 Sep 2024 02:14:58 -0600 @PARZ1V3L think the goal is to capture the king , once it’s gone , you’ve lost ! That’s why you are not allowed to blunder the king ie , move into check , must deal with a check ( discovered check ) etc .

In reply to - Andrew posted an update As a total aside , can anyone think of another game ( apart from chess ) where the game’s ultimate goal is never arrived at ? In chess the aim is to capture your opponent’s king ( […] ]]> e20165618c7bb6b9bcc93aa71228e000 Andrew posted a new activity comment https://chessvibes.net/news-feed/p/3001/#acomment-3002 Tue, 03 Sep 2024 17:35:31 -0600 Be delighted to Dan , I’m Wildsam21 whenever you fancy a game 😀

In reply to - Dan V posted an update Hey everyone, im noticing some pretty strong players in here compared to myself (946) I would really appreciate the opportunity to play with you guys and get feedback on how I can improve […] ]]> c66fd3786bb7ea671396d8ef04d06490 Andrew posted an update: As a total aside , can anyone think of another game ( […] https://chessvibes.net/news-feed/p/2998/ Tue, 03 Sep 2024 03:59:19 -0600 As a total aside , can anyone think of another game ( apart from chess ) where the game’s ultimate goal is never arrived at ? In chess the aim is to capture your opponent’s king ( checkmate being forced capture next move ) . The king though is never physically captured !! I can’t 😵‍💫

]]> 4 b648d2c5b8509786c75efd2ae0837c32 Andrew posted a new activity comment https://chessvibes.net/news-feed/p/2995/#acomment-2997 Tue, 03 Sep 2024 03:54:37 -0600 Well done James , great win against a 1300 , they also had the “grace ” to allow you the satisfaction of checkmate – good on them !

In reply to - James E posted an update

People be asking what to do when they screw up the stonewall with e5. Well, here’s what I did, XD. So far, I’ve had 4 losses and 2 draws against 1300+. This is my first win against […]

]]> 55e17f4afd7eaede1518b982bf250f46 Andrew posted a new activity comment https://chessvibes.net/news-feed/p/2979/#acomment-2996 Tue, 03 Sep 2024 03:38:02 -0600 @tedsmith919gmail-com I’m going to play it , even if it is 14days per move – never played an odds game before , might teach me a thing or two 🤣 . I’m assuming that Chess.com automatically set the odds based on the rating difference . Have in the past set up games with friends & Chess.com have suggested odds games if there is a ” sufficient… Read more

In reply to - Andrew posted an update Just had novel experience – accepted a challenge from an anonymous guest player on Chess.com 14day / move would be white ( unrated ) & when I went to play my first move , found I don’t […] ]]> ce0b66f519072b63932454e680d8aa1d Andrew posted a new activity comment https://chessvibes.net/news-feed/p/2988/#acomment-2990 Mon, 02 Sep 2024 13:54:40 -0600 Careful it’s not on when you’re playing 🤣

In reply to - Nate posted an update

Hey guys. We went to H-Mart (big Asian food store in Texas) and I was waiting in the food court and my wife showed up letting me know she bought a rice cooker and I giggled and she […]

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