Tom C
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Tom C posted an update a year ago
Last one from me! Would you consider adding Vienna game and Vienna gambit to your opening list for white? – Thanks, Tom (TJC644431 on chess.com)
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I’m interested because I face that as Black and just have to go on Opening Principles alone. I’d like to understand this opening better.
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Tom C posted an update a year ago
Hi again! I try to use the engine after every game to do a game review and self analysis. However I often find the engine lines are too advanced for my tiny 550elo rated brain, and therefore struggle to learn why what I did was wrong (unless I blundered a pawn or piece again) and what I should be trying to do next after the show moves…
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In the Bonuses menu, Bonus 2: Online Chess Mastery, there are various points that explain how you can use lichess for example to carry out analyses that are tailored to your own needs. Perhaps this tip will help you.
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@Ron Many thanks for the tip – Much appreciated.
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Tom C posted an update a year ago
Hi Nelson, I would like to improve my rapid (10+0) game, and eventually have a go at 5+0 matches. I often find I am spending a lot more time then my opponent. However, I am a 550elo rated player, so as much as I would like to be thinking as clearly and critically as you do during rapid games, considering multiple lines several levels deep, I…
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Just to illustrate the point I have added a game here that I played yesterday… https://www.chess.com/game/live/120359074404
I played ok, I think. Although I am lucky that my opponent blundered their rook and rage quit! You can see I am well down on time.
Couple of moments in the game I would appreciate peoples view on;
11 …Bc5 –> I played…
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If Nelson does not follow up here be sure to ask this for the next group call. I would also love to hear his thoughts on this.
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