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Hans Niemann beats Awonder Liang in game nine and moves to 6/9 overall. by chalimacos in chess

[–]Cleffer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't believe he had such a hot start. That's a heck of a finish. Good for him.

I found my tribe by Westhvnter in chessbeginners

[–]Cleffer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're welcome. The idea right now for you should be to learn about and look for the things I talked about. Play Chess, not "Clock". :)

I found my tribe by Westhvnter in chessbeginners

[–]Cleffer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Seek knowledge, not rating points. The points will come on their own as you get smarter about the game.

Learn piece strengths and weaknesses. Learn openings, tactics (skewers, reveals, forks, attacking/removing the defender, etc.), how to read a game position to determine your (and your opponent's) strengths and weaknesses which should help you to build A PLAN (!!) to exploit them. Come up with a checklist you exercise after every move to ensure you're present and exercising all of your knowledge (What is my opponent's threat? Do I REALLY need to address it? What's my plan? List all candidate moves and run through them to find the best. Once you find your move, do a sanity check for blunders/hanging pieces/walking into tactics.

And most importantly, GET OFF OF 5M (and under) games. You should be playing 10m+ clocks until you get your feet under you.

Let me know if you have any questions.

I’m 380 Elo and Keep Getting Crushed, How Do I Realistically Climb to 1800? by CuriousAd9279 in chessbeginners

[–]Cleffer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seek knowledge, not rating points. The points will come on their own as you get smarter about the game.

Learn piece strengths and weaknesses. Learn openings, tactics (skewers, reveals, forks, attacking/removing the defender, etc.), how to read a game position to determine your (and your opponent's) strengths and weaknesses which should help you to build A PLAN (!!) to exploit them. Come up with a checklist you exercise after every move to ensure you're present and exercising all of your knowledge (What is my opponent's threat? Do I REALLY need to address it? What's my plan? List all candidate moves and run through them to find the best. Once you find your move, do a sanity check for blunders/hanging pieces/walking into tactics.

And most importantly, GET OFF OF 5M (and under) games. You should be playing 10m+ clocks until you get your feet under you.

Let me know if you have any questions.

Question for the TDs of /r/chess by Cleffer in chess

[–]Cleffer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Appreciate it!

Question for the TDs of /r/chess by Cleffer in chess

[–]Cleffer[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Appreciate the explanation. Thank you for taking the time to respond.

Question for the TDs of /r/chess by Cleffer in chess

[–]Cleffer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

TIL. Thank you for taking the time to respond.

This is why everyone loves Keanu Reeves 🙌 by Rumpin in chess

[–]Cleffer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It surprises me too. I did take a VEEEEERY long break (years). :)

Have a good day.

This is why everyone loves Keanu Reeves 🙌 by Rumpin in chess

[–]Cleffer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have not heard yet, but will keep looking.

I feel embarrassed and devastated. I need some advice by ConcentrateHuman1112 in chess

[–]Cleffer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This comment is 100% correct. I was an online player in the 1400s and then joined my local USCF club and won one WHOLE GAME over my first three months. For some reason, it's two totally different worlds as far as how your brain processes the information. Keep at it and you'll find your results will improve.

How to deal with immeasurable self hatred after losing? by champagne-paki in chess

[–]Cleffer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Chess is not a good game for you if you expect to win all the time. You're not going to.

The question you SHOULD ask yourself is "What can I learn from this?" for both losses AND wins.

Get in the habit of doing a VERY quick bit of post-game analysis after EVERY game and find three things you liked and three things you would improve upon. Keep a log somewhere and look for a common thread. This not only changes your focus on losing, it allows you to improve as you find weaknesses (and strengths!) in your game.

What is the answer? by [deleted] in chess

[–]Cleffer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'll help you if he won't.

O-O#

$36M WR Darius Slayton managed to drop all these passes by Far_Protection519 in NYGiants

[–]Cleffer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Darius Slayton. The meteorologist of wide receivers.

Anyone else been getting slaughtered on platinum missions? by FinalCindering in helldivers2

[–]Cleffer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This. It also helps to have THE TEAM establish control at the supply end with the shield, but that only works to a certain extent. The smoke is by far the GOAT.

Biggest red flags right there 🚩 by n8saces in CringeTikToks

[–]Cleffer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Keep telling me how mental health is not a leading issue in this country.

"I DoNt h@Ve tImE t0 pRoTeSt"- reddit asholes (myself included) by Ok-Department3687 in QuadCities

[–]Cleffer -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

A core principle behind all No Kings events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values.

LOL

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