Paul L
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Paul L posted an update 12 months ago
Does anybody know how to leave a review of this course? I’ve looked all over for a “Review” button but can’t find anything anywhere (probably for the same reason I can’t see blunders before I make them!!)
Thanks, Paul
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Paul L posted an update 12 months ago
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 move. Obviously if we spent equal time doing both we could run into time trouble. Is there a rule of thumb were one takes precedence over the other?
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Personally, I focus on blunder checks because it’s the larger weakness for me. I tend to find tactics pretty easily. I too often see tactics and go gung ho for them without realizing I’m actually blundering. So, I’d say it depends on which is the greater weakness for you.
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You might like longer time controls until you get faster at thinking. I just play 10 minutes because its fun but make more mistakes 👍🏼
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Thanks for the input guys. I’ve only ever played against the bots online and OTB games at the local library so I haven’t had to deal with time pressure yet, but I’m sure I will be soon. Looking forward to tonight’s live coaching session.
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I was losing a lot of 10 minutes games so I went back to 15/10. now im getting good at those. Im just gonna stay at 15/10 until I feel I need a challenge
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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
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Paul L posted an update a year ago
Does anyone have any advice on how to use the Stonewall and Owens pgn’s in Chess.com to practice/drill these moves?
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I open in notepad or any text program, copy and paste into analysis on chess dot com
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Thanks for the reply. I got that far but I’m not sure how to proceed from there and Google hasn’t been my friend after that 🙂
Cheers, Paul
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This should have what you need: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HzpELV10BZ8&t=23s
To setup the board you can step through the Stonewall or Owen’s games and at whatever point click the “Share” button and copy the FEN for that board position and then go to Learn -> Analysis -> Setup position and then pasted in the FEN.
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Thanks so much, I’ll give that a try
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Paul L posted an update a year ago
I’m 71 years old and started playing chess about 8 months ago having stumbled upon one of Nelson’s posts on YouTube. My ELO is approximately 450-500 with a favourable wind! I’m wondering what the optimal way to use this course is. Go through the whole thing to get a general overview and then start back at the beginning spending a week or so…
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Awesome to have you here at 71 and starting out.
What I did: watch 1-3 videos a day, not everyday day. Play some bots or setup an analytics board. And play some real 15+10 games
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Paul, start with module 6. Learning not to blunder is the single most important skill for amateurs like us.
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Thanks guys, I’ve yet to pluck up the courage to play online against people, just against Stockfish and Maia but have started playing OTB at a local chess club. Won 1 lost 5 but that’s OK 😉 And yes, Edward, I think you’ve hit the nail squarely on the head. Maybe I need someone to hit me squarely on the head each time I make a dumb mistake!!
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Hey Paul! Glad you’re here! I personally would watch a couple of lessons, and then play a game or two and try to implement what you’ve learned. Then rinse and repeat. That being said, there’s no “right” or “wrong” way, it really comes down to what you feel helps the most.
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Thanks for responding so quickly. That’s what I thought, get one thing embedded at a time and avoid analysis paralysis.
Cheers
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