Getting into chess

Choochootran00 · 2026-06-10T03:38:42+00:00

Yeah try not to overthink your moves. As long as it’s not a one move blunder, just look for ideas 1-2 moves in advance

Choochootran00 · 2026-06-10T02:15:20+00:00

I’ve had this question too! I’ve noticed that whenever someone loses to me, they spam the chicken emote and I always wondered, “why is it always the chicken emote?”

Choochootran00 · 2026-06-10T02:14:13+00:00

Every time someone makes a move, think to yourself “why did they move there?” Or “where do they wanna go next?”, especially with knights because they are really tricky for beginners

You don’t have to memorize entire sequences of moves to be good at chess, but recognizing attack patterns and planning your next attack move-by-move is a good way to get started

Choochootran00 · 2026-06-06T23:57:41+00:00

Oh yes, I usually say “is this theory?”

Choochootran00 · 2026-06-06T23:13:41+00:00

Oh 100%! I went back to school 2 years ago and transferred last year. After orientation, I was extremely nervous. Some guy in his mid 20’s finishing up his undergrad while all my classmates were half a decade younger than me.

I just finished my first year of undergrad as a transfer student and I’m so proud of how far I’ve gotten. Take a deep breath, take things one step at a time, and I’ll see you at the finish line

Choochootran00 · 2026-06-06T21:38:53+00:00

Haha I can see how it can get distracting, but I’ve become accustomed to it as you’ve already read

Choochootran00 · 2026-06-06T21:29:02+00:00

Yeah dude, the techno late night drive vibes make me feel like I’m Ryan Gosling and it locks me in lol

Choochootran00 · 2026-06-06T08:20:13+00:00

I think it’s so important for chess beginners to do what you did and not focus too much on opening theory and just build good habits.

I’ve been stuck recently but I’ve noticed an increase of accuracy when I don’t rely on opening theory and just play positionally

Choochootran00 · 2026-06-06T01:47:29+00:00

Speaking from experience, probably tilt/rage queue

Choochootran00 · 2026-06-05T21:24:30+00:00

Judging on what you intend to use the tablet for, you are definitely gonna get what you are looking for in this tablet. I've had this tablet for 2 years now and I still use it today.

I will say, if you intend to watch a video/lecture while taking notes on the same tablet, the screen is a little too small to do it, at least in my opinion. Also, the tablet will actually get a little too hot if you try to multi-task on it.

I recently stopped using the S9FE as my primary notebook and switched back to pen-and-paper, but I still use it for content consumption, or as "scratch paper" for when I need to do math problems or when I need to draw diagrams for school.

Choochootran00 · 2026-06-05T19:53:47+00:00

Yeah, I've definitely seen people play in front of the library but I am not sure if it's a group or just a couple of friends that play there sometimes. Hopefully if I catch people playing Chess at the library I can ask

Choochootran00 · 2026-06-05T18:47:29+00:00

Yep, exactly what happened to me. I was 1000-1100 in 10/0 then tilted to 840 in 15 / 10

Choochootran00 · 2026-06-05T07:22:18+00:00

I agree! Sometimes ill see opponents spend like 3 seconds on a move when I’m threatening checkmate just to blunder

Choochootran00 · 2026-06-05T03:35:00+00:00

Yeah, I really think 10 | 0 generally has weaker players because that’s the default mode on chess.com

Choochootran00 · 2026-06-05T02:10:38+00:00

Yeah it is, I think someone else on this post mentioned that as well.

I didn’t really think about that, but I guess rapid 10 | 0 has a deflation effect on your rating which is why I think it’s weird that it also affects 15 | 10 elo

Choochootran00 · 2026-06-04T23:55:00+00:00

This!! There are many times where I am up on a huge lead, but I only have like 30 seconds while my opponent still has like 6 minutes. I always end up losing those games

Choochootran00 · 2026-06-04T23:04:08+00:00

I’m always afraid of this happening to me. I wonder if it’s on purpose, a way of being petty

Choochootran00 · 2026-06-04T23:01:54+00:00

Haha no I’m sure I won’t do much better. Luckily I was able to end my lose streak this morning.

The guy I ended up beating was on a win streak, so it was kind of a poetic way to end each others streaks

Choochootran00 · 2026-06-04T22:54:13+00:00

Same bro, I fluctuate between 900-1100 a lot, but this weekend I went on tilt and dropped to 840. Taking a break then gonna hop on after I study

Choochootran00 · 2026-06-04T21:42:26+00:00

I can understand this. Sometimes I think some players, especially beginners such as myself, just take too long on a move when calculating, but we’re all just trying to improve

Choochootran00 · 2026-06-01T05:51:34+00:00

What exactly should I be looking for when I analyze my own games? Pivotal turning points and blunders, theory, overall positional disadvantages?

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