Chess Vibes | Kyle | Activity

Kyle posted a new activity comment

Sat, 17 Aug 2024 10:10:26 -0600

Hey Dustin. I ran into the same opening a few days ago. I had no idea what to play, got cooked early, but managed a draw. I didn’t see the winning tactic until the game review.

I hate to recommend other YouTubers in here, but chessbrah has a rating climb YT series purely with the stonewall, which I think is a good supplement. Same for Robert…

In reply to - Dustin D posted an update

Man I’ve been trying the stonewall and very often I have been hit with gambits and moves that don’t allow me to play it.

When I actually get the opening I have been delightfuly […]

Kyle posted a new activity comment

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 14:02:37 -0600

Hey Nate. I’m bouncing around in the low 1000’s, but I’m always open to a game. I’ll add you on chesscom. Just a heads up, I’m in the process of moving the new few days, so it’ll be a bit before I really have some time.

In reply to - Nate posted an update

Hey! I just got the course this morning. I have been looking for some chess sparring partners. I’ve been bouncing between 1100-1300 on Chess.com and was hoping to find a few people who […]

Kyle posted a new activity comment

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 09:29:18 -0600

Hi David, Dominic. I play the 30 min time control. I haven’t been playing long, so it’s nice having the time to think if I want it. I think you’ll be surprised how fast opponents prefer play in those games. I’ve had plenty that each player still has 20-25 mins remaining in the clock. Allows plenty of time for yourself though to think…

In reply to - David posted an update

Hey Nelson,

I’m excited to be a part of this course to help me be a better chess player.

I’m sub 1,000 Elo and guilty of playing a lot of daily games to not have the pressure of the clock.

Kyle posted an update: Im looking forward to trying out the Stonewall and […]

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 01:17:26 -0600

Im looking forward to trying out the Stonewall and Owens Defense openings. The initial responses here seem positive! I typically play the Italian with white, and recently, the Scandivanian with black. These two will be quite different to learn. I’m moving next week so it’ll be a bit before I can dig into them. Enjoying the course so far. The…

Kyle posted a new activity comment

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 20:00:00 -0600

We’re in a similar boat. I picked up chess as an adult last September. I just crossed 1000, so you can too! I surprised myself quite a bit. Like you, I was looking at a variety of courses but wasn’t too interested in learning about one opening, etc. I don’t have the kind of time to dedicate for something specific. This seems like the…

In reply to - Michael posted an update

Hello all!

I am excited to join the course! I am an adult improver who has been hovering between 850-950 on chess.com for a long, long time after having started learning chess just a […]

Kyle posted an update: Hey Nelson - looking forward to diving into the course, […]

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 18:26:51 -0600

Hey Nelson – looking forward to diving into the course, as well as the community aspect of the portal! Cheers, everyone.