Chess Vibes | Paul L | Activity

Paul L posted a new activity comment

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:41:12 -0600

I guess for any other piece there is a 4th option, allow the capture if it works to your advantage.

In reply to - Keith posted an update

After the breaking 1500 interference lesson, I realized something. When a king is checked there are only 3 options: move out of check, interpose (block) the check, or capture the […]

Paul L posted a new activity comment

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 19:39:04 -0600

@mjshpizgmail-com That’s kinda the way I was leaning. I’ve only been playing since the spring but I’ve lost track of the number of games I’ve been holding my own and have it all blow up in my face due to an obvious blunder. Thanks

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 […]

Paul L posted an update: Does anybody know how to leave a review of this […]

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 15:49:42 -0600

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

Paul L posted a new activity comment

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 20:53:59 -0600

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.

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 […]

Paul L posted an update: During the Tactics Module we're told to constantly […]

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 14:13:28 -0600

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?

Paul L posted a new activity comment

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 18:16:14 -0600

Ah, so that’s where the expression “cat and mouse” comes from!!

In reply to - Joseph posted an update

+I could use your help. Even tho I totally suck at chess I’ve lost a number of games today by my pieces moving involuntarily . It seems that sometimes with my finger near the piece it […]

Paul L posted a new activity comment

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 16:57:17 -0600

Thanks so much, I’ll give that a try

In reply to - Paul L posted an update

Does anyone have any advice on how to use the Stonewall and Owens pgn’s in Chess.com to practice/drill these moves?

Paul L posted a new activity comment

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 00:23:37 -0600

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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Does anyone have any advice on how to use the Stonewall and Owens pgn’s in Chess.com to practice/drill these moves?

Paul L posted an update: Does anyone have any advice on how to use the Stonewall […]

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 18:42:13 -0600

Does anyone have any advice on how to use the Stonewall and Owens pgn’s in Chess.com to practice/drill these moves?

Paul L posted a new activity comment

Sat, 26 Oct 2024 17:06:09 -0600

Hi Bryan, we’re pretty much in the same boat. It keeps the old brain ticking over,eh?

In reply to - bryan s posted an update

I am now 70 years old and started playing chess in January of 2024. I like it because it challenges my mind and find it extremely frustrating to master. I have watched a ton of […]

Paul L posted a new activity comment

Fri, 18 Oct 2024 02:15:22 -0600

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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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 […]

Paul L posted a new activity comment

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 23:35:09 -0600

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!!

In reply to - Paul L posted an update

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 […]

Paul L posted an update: I'm 71 years old and started playing chess about 8 […]

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 15:31:27 -0600

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…