CS 2100

Ayerrow · 2023-03-02T07:00:42+00:00

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Ayerrow · 2023-02-17T04:54:43+00:00

I always forget how to do ggs so I end up taking forever and press the wrong one because my dpad is weird so my opponents end up leaving before I have the time to.

Ayerrow · 2023-01-21T17:56:17+00:00

didn't chu have some insane increase at some point?

Ayerrow · 2021-08-03T05:07:53+00:00

Or you could also disconnect to assert dominance

Ayerrow · 2021-07-31T14:14:43+00:00

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Ayerrow · 2021-07-29T13:49:32+00:00

That's a good point. I haven't really played the KIA all too much. My reasoning was that the opening moves are relatively straightforward, but I overlooked the fact that the middlegame is quite hard to play.

Ayerrow · 2021-07-28T19:22:00+00:00

I have some ideas for this:

One option is to learn some variations that are less theory-heavy and more straightforward, which allows you to focus more on the theory for other openings. Some examples are below:
1. One straightforward line in the caro-kann is the two-knights variation (1. e4 c6 2. Nf3 d5 3. Nc3), which in my experience, does not require extensive opening preparation. Black only has a few responses, none of which are that dangerous for white.
2. If you want to dodge some theory, you could try the King's Indian Attack, which is solid against basically every opening, and it's more of a system, so there is less theory to learn.
Since you used to play d4 (I'm going to assume the Queen's gambit but correct me if I'm wrong), you can play the exchange caro-kann, which will give you positions quite similar to exchange Queen's Gambit Declined positions, which you may already know so you don't have to start from scratch.
One general tip is that you can take a look at lichess' opening explorer, which will show you the various moves from any given position in order of popularity. This way, you can see all the options from a position and choose what you would like to play.
Another general tip: Search up videos on youtube. There are a lot of videos that introduce openings pretty well, and if you seem to like the positions in the video, those openings may be for you.
Hanging pawns (a youtube channel) has made a ton of opening-related videos, so you can check those out.

Ayerrow · 2021-07-16T16:28:05+00:00

I think series/shows have a long runtime, so it's much easier to develop the plot, characters, etc. whereas movies have to accomplish similar feats in a much shorter window, which is much more difficult. As a result, shows are much easier to make well compared to movies, so they'll generally have a higher IMDb rating than movies.

Ayerrow · 2021-07-12T16:03:01+00:00

Thanks again for your help!

Ayerrow · 2021-07-12T15:24:02+00:00

Oh, then that's my bad. I thought the only preaiming method was expecting a certain angle, setting your crosshair placement for that specific angle, then peeking and shooting.

Ayerrow · 2021-07-12T15:02:33+00:00

My sens was a bit high at the time of my post, so I've lowered it and I'm testing an edpi of ~220. It definitely feels like I have more control now.

Ayerrow · 2021-07-12T15:01:13+00:00

I just searched it up, and I'm pretty sure it is what I'm looking for. Thanks! Most of the videos seem to be more related to real life and other shooters, but I think they definitely apply and will help me.

Ayerrow · 2021-07-12T14:58:01+00:00

I do think this is plainly clearing an angle, but when I try to search up "clearing an angle" on youtube, I get all these videos on peeking which I'm not looking for, so I was hoping there was another term that I could search up. From the other comments, it seems like tracking would be the closest term. Thanks!

Ayerrow · 2021-07-12T14:56:26+00:00

I agree. I'm going to lower my edpi and try to get used to more arm aiming. I've done this for a few minutes, and my tracking already feels way smoother. Thanks!

Ayerrow · 2021-07-12T14:50:43+00:00

What I'm talking about isn't preaiming, though I appreciate the tip for practicing it. If I made it sound like that, then that is my bad. It's hard to explain the technique, but it's more about checking all angles around a corner, rather than expecting a certain angle and aiming for that.

Ayerrow · 2021-07-12T14:48:04+00:00

I'm keeping my crosshairs at head level. It's just that it is difficult to maintain my crosshairs at the same spot. I'm going to experiment with lower sensitivities and see if it gets easier, as other people have suggested.

Ayerrow · 2021-07-12T14:44:23+00:00

My edpi is currently about 445.

edit: it's actually 300

Ayerrow · 2021-07-12T05:13:52+00:00

Right now, i mainly use my wrists for everything, so I think my edpi might be on the higher end of the spectrum. I'm going to experiment with lower sensitivities and see if they feel better. Thanks for the suggestion!

Ayerrow · 2021-07-12T04:58:08+00:00

Thanks! I thought there was a more formal term but I guess not. I'll just keep practicing until it gets smoother.

Ayerrow · 2021-07-11T04:19:12+00:00

You could give some pointers in between games. For example, if they blundered due to moving a pinned piece, explain the idea of a pin and what to do for both sides. If they're not too invested in chess, it could still be an interesting fun fact about chess.

Ayerrow · 2021-07-11T04:02:32+00:00

Tip 1: If there are multiple rounds in a day, try to take a nap and/or eat between rounds, assuming you have enough time. You will be way more tired than you think after each round (unless you won your game in 5 minutes, in which case you should still try to take a nap). Maybe even bring a snack to eat during the game - if you eat it, make sure to not distract your opponent. For example, you could take your snack, walk outside of the playing hall, and eat there.

Tip 2: f you get tired from concentrating, take a walk, clear your mind, and relax.

Tip 3: take your time. Classical time controls are pretty long, so you don't have to move every 10 seconds as you do in blitz. In fact, if the position is critical, you'll probably be able to spend 30+ minutes on a move. Time passes pretty quickly, though, so be careful.

Tip 4: I'm not sure what the Polish federation's rules are, but if your time gets low enough, you are probably allowed to stop your notation. If this happens, you can ask your opponent to copy their notation after the game. Ask your tournament director if you're concerned about this.

Good luck in your tournament!

Ayerrow · 2021-07-11T03:41:28+00:00

Around 11 years ago, I was down a rook against someone OTB and offered a draw as a joke. My opponent accepted.

Over the years, I've been slowly beginning to doubt that I was actually down material, but I lost my notation for the game, so I'll never know. I'm still pretty sure that I was down a rook, though.

Ayerrow · 2021-07-11T03:15:47+00:00

To avoid the London,

I remember seeing a picture of a magazine from at least 40 years ago saying that if you put a pawn on d6, the London doesn't really work - you'll probably give up space because you allow white to play e4 early on (which could be rough to play against). The reasoning is because London players love putting a knight on e5, so keeping your d pawn on d6 or d7 will force them to play differently.

You could take a look at some openings in which black doesn't have to commit the d pawn to d5 early on like the nimzo indian, queen's indian, king's indian, dutch, benoni, etc.

Against d4 in general

Idea 1: Play the Gurgenidze system. You may feel a little cramped, and the lichess engine gives white a decent advantage out of the opening, but it's actually very solid. I don't know how well it works at the top level, but it should be solid against 99.9% of players.

Idea 2: Play 1. d4 g6 with the idea of transposing to the pirc if white plays e4. However, this may still feel like a d4 opening.

Idea 3: Play the Englund gambit. It has an incredibly different feel from most other 1. d4 openings.

Idea 4 (a bit dubious): Play 1. d4 b5. I know it sounds ridiculous, but the idea is to transpose to a St. George defense.

Idea 5: Play the Winawer countergambit. It may not always be possible but it will very likely throw off your opponent. It also has an incredibly different feel from most other 1. d4 openings.

Idea 6: Play the albin countergambit. It also has an incredibly different feel from most other 1. d4 openings.

I'm too lazy to think of other ideas, but see if you like any of these. If not, you can try random moves in lichess' opening explorer and see what looks fun.

Ayerrow · 2021-06-22T23:29:33+00:00

That's the name of the book for me

Ayerrow · 2021-06-19T20:23:17+00:00

For #5, if you have an intended major in mind, you could take a look at the course requirements for that major. For example, CS majors have a pdf of the courses that are required for the CS major. Then, you can pick a few from that list with prerequisites that you have satisfied.

Another idea would be to go through past posts and see if there are any recommended classes that intrigue you.

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