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David R posted an update a year ago
Where’s the PGN file for the Stonewall opening please?
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If you go to the Module 3 main page (not the lessons) there is a “Materials” tab above the text. You can download the PGN files from there.
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Hope that helps
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James E posted an update a year ago
Here’s an interesting example of when castling is bad and not castling is good. In this game castling was a blunder for my opponent and not doing so was best for me. Also, as Nelson says, just wait for them to make a mistake. Patience won this game: https://www.chess.com/game/live/123980399685
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Chess: TeddyElBorador vs crashmondojr
TeddyElBorador (1271) vs crashmondojr (1321). crashmondojr won by checkmate in 24 moves. Click to review the game, move by move.
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Sam C posted an update a year ago
Online chess etiquette question: If you blunder your queen or another high value piece early in an online game, should you just resign? Is it fair to take up your opponent’s time after a horrendous mistake that you are unlikely to recover from?
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Personally, if I blunder the queen for free I’ll usually resign. I do this more out of self-interest than worrying about my opponent’s time. If I was able to at least get 2 pieces or a rook in the trade, I’ll keep going until I lose at least another minor piece. If I only lost a rook or a minor piece, I’ll keep playing. At my rating, my…
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If its a timed game, I usually evaluate how much time is left and decide if i can still possibly win on time. If your opponent is down to say 30 seconds and you have 1.5 mins, then you might be able to play defense and avoid trade offs to win. I don’t view that as unclassy. But if i blunder my queen really early in the game, i will…
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I usually keep playing. I’ve come back to win a decent number of games where I’ve lost a queen early. At lower levels, your opponent is just as likely to blunder their queen, or (more often) get careless and blunder checkmate. I’ve also lost games when my opponent has blundered their queen…
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Depends a lot on the rating level. My recommendation for 95% of people taking this course is DON’T resign. You’ll never win or draw a game by resigning.
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Never give up. Most of us low-rated chess players blunder. Most of us, really. The only game I gave up, I saw in the analysis that I would have delivered checkmate 2 moves later. I don’t give up anymore. I try to save myself in the endgame. It’s amazing how many players blunder in the endgame.
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Dustin S posted an update a year ago
Enjoying playing the stonewall, and in general it has improved my game, but struggling with early advancement of the black knights before I am fully set up. Any tips on how to deal with this would be great.
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Lukas posted an update a year ago
Loosing won game as black. I am happy with the opening, than oponent made mistake and I was so comfortable winning that I lost my mind and focus and lost the game. Hope my misery will bring some joy and learning to you folks 😉
https://www.chess.com/game/live/123968423321
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Chess: Yazok92 vs FaarIronside
Yazok92 (898) vs FaarIronside (910). Yazok92 won by resignation in 39 moves. Click to review the game, move by move.
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Howard M posted an update a year ago
Late entry for analysis. Missed two simple tactics (moves 17 and 56), which might be instructive, and sent my king on a long migration which worked in the game but was probably not necessary.
https://www.chess.com/analysis/game/live/123541251083?tab=analysis
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Mark M posted an update a year ago
Hello and good morning. My question is regarding openings. Having fun with Stonewall and Owens! What is the number two choice for both white and black if there is a 2nd choice?
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Or, a related question, should we play more than one opening for a given side, particularly for white? I have gotten a little bored playing the same opening for white all the time.
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Rene F posted an update a year ago
Hello Nelson,
Could you explain something about accurate rook play in the end game?
Regards, Rene
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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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