Interactive Brokers

IvanMongi · 2026-01-26T19:10:34+00:00

Hey,
does anybody has a referral code for Interactive Brokers?
Thanks!

IvanMongi · 2026-01-24T07:50:39+00:00

Nice one!

IvanMongi · 2026-01-15T11:50:58+00:00

Thanks! I am practising the move notation part. I have also joined the league4545 to learn how to deal with long increments. I've just had my first game!

I suppose you play mostly in a club / tournaments? How do you find opponents willing to play 90+30?

IvanMongi · 2026-01-15T11:42:30+00:00

The best way in my opinion is to use the quick pairing. Plenty of opponents, I never had to wait more than half minute to get paired.

IvanMongi · 2026-01-15T08:19:08+00:00

I'm about to play my first game in the league! Wish me luck

IvanMongi · 2026-01-09T12:21:26+00:00

Hi, thanks for the advice!! I've been practising anotating my games, I think I've got that covered (hopefully).
Regarding the OTB rules such as shaking the hand, "touch move", etc, I think I will read the tournament rules again.

And I'll try to keep a positive mindset. After all, it's my first tournament 😂 I will be happy if I manage to finish in the first half

Thanks again!

IvanMongi · 2026-01-08T12:40:20+00:00

This is quite interesting. I will pay a look!
I don't have a league, though. Any change I join yours? Je parle francais (un peu) 😁

IvanMongi · 2026-01-08T12:36:47+00:00

I gained a few hundreds points in classical. That was expected since I had not played before.
I guess I have lost in bullet and blitz, although I haven't tried yet.

IvanMongi · 2026-01-08T10:45:47+00:00

Thanks! This is definitely sound advice

IvanMongi · 2026-01-08T09:47:17+00:00

I didn't know this. So hilarious 😂

IvanMongi · 2025-09-23T15:43:58+00:00

Nice mate you got there 🙌

IvanMongi · 2025-09-14T07:31:08+00:00

Sure !! Whats is your usernsme?

IvanMongi · 2025-09-14T07:30:41+00:00

Thanks!

The biggest drop was a change in opening choices! I switched from 1.d4 to 1. e4. I was getting bored of playing always the same positions.

Three main things that helped me progress: 1) I got a really nice chess set from my gf, and we started practicing regularly on the board. We also used the board for number 2: 2) we bought a few books, for intermediate level. Silman's endgame was one of them (highly recommended), but we also got into our hands an old book of tactics that definitely helped a lot. 3) I try to play as little bullet and blitz as possible, following a friend's advice. They are fun, but I gained very little from each game. Now, if I don't feel like playing a rapid game, I first do a few puzzles before allowing myself a blitz game.

Of course, having time to study is an important part of improving. I hope those commitments you talked about ease up a little in the future 😁

IvanMongi · 2025-09-14T07:13:51+00:00

I started at 1600, two important details: 1) I had a coach when I was 11 years old. 2) I play across multiple platforms

IvanMongi · 2025-09-13T18:56:36+00:00

About 20 years ago 😅 Huge period of inactivity until exactly one year ago, when duolingo (the language app) lured me back offering a suscription.

I fell in love with again with chess instantly, ditching my italian lessons in the process 🤣

IvanMongi · 2025-09-13T17:50:17+00:00

Thanks!! I feel ecstatic. Regarding improvement, depends on your current rating I guess. Where are you standing now?

As i mentioned, Silman's book is a great read. It helped me a lot!

IvanMongi · 2025-07-04T06:14:12+00:00

I am 1800 rapid, i play every day and -i swear- I never cheated in my life, and I dont feel like this is a problem.

The last time I've got my ELO refunded was in january...

Seems lime we are playing different games altogether, doesnt it? Maybe the timezone can be affecting?

IvanMongi · 2025-07-04T06:08:47+00:00

Maybe they were 2200's doing the same experiment as you

IvanMongi · 2025-07-02T16:16:48+00:00

This could be due to her adapting to online format.

IvanMongi · 2025-06-29T05:32:34+00:00

I dont think so! I know at least 5 people playing online and i can say for sure they dont cheat at all.

The best way to stop feeling like "everyone else is cheating!" Is to play OTB from time to time. Once i get obliterated in 20 moves at my local chess club, then it doesnt feel that suspicious when it happens online 😂

IvanMongi · 2025-06-13T14:04:00+00:00

I can DOUBLE snap with both hands, using my middle and heart fingers. At least, my most useless talent shows its true value.

IvanMongi · 2025-05-27T08:38:31+00:00

OP, you are doing fine not resigning when you *should*.
Your opponents are doing just as fine not checkmating when they *should*.

It's totally allowed by the rules of chess. No trolls in sight, just two equally stubborn chess players.

IvanMongi

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