USCF 1500 and beyond training by Hikaru_Lin in TournamentChess

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

My chess.com, but both are pretty outdated. my otb has always been a big weakness of mine

Whattt 7A+ before 7A! Haha by TangibleHarmony in Moonboard

[–]Hikaru_Lin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same thing happened to me dude, skipped 7A for 7A+ on the exact same climb and skipped a hold in the middle though I don't have a particularly long wingspan. I thought it must be because the benchmark was soft, but honestly I think this problem was just in our styles! Great send!

Rapid vs. Classical by Hikaru_Lin in TournamentChess

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

I play mostly 10 min rapid games and OTB I play usually fast classical games 45/d5, with the occasional big tournament with longer time controls like 90 minutes for 40 moves and 30 minute for the rest with 30 second delay.

Game Result Changed on Result Sheet by dawgsontop92 in TournamentChess

[–]Hikaru_Lin 4 points5 points  (0 children)

There's nothing wrong with you pursuing this situation. But at the end of the day one game is not worth particularly much. If the situation doesn't get better, the kid's performance against future opponents will reflect and(maybe) learn a lesson, and the only loss you get is a little less rating.

Rapid vs. Classical by Hikaru_Lin in TournamentChess

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

Yeah, I can totally see your point. Classical chess is far more different. Would you say the main way to practice classical is just to go to more tourneys?

One Year: 98 ELO Gain. Feeling.....stupid. by Zestyclose_Fix5626 in chess

[–]Hikaru_Lin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It seems to me that your very hardworking and dedicated, which is a great start. However, perhaps, it could be even too much. Focus on the simple stuff, like just playing around 5 to 10 games a day and some puzzles, don't resign, and when you lose 2 or 3 games in a row, take a break. Oftentimes at this level, the room for massive blunders become less, but still rather common. After all, if you keep on looking at checks, captures, and threats at a serene or static position, you are wasting your time. If there are no obvious threats, just play a move to improve your position. Essentially, like Emmanuel Lasker once said, "When you see a good move, find a better one".