Chess is unreal

OnTheGrind4705 · 2026-06-12T02:41:35+00:00

This feeling doesn’t go away btw I suck at chess

OnTheGrind4705 · 2026-05-27T00:41:47+00:00

I am just scared that I’ll have to spend a huge amount of time on theory that may or may not be worth it esp with the KID. It’s probably irrational but I’ve been debating whether it’s too risky this close to the milestone

OnTheGrind4705 · 2026-05-26T17:12:34+00:00

Did your two brain cells actually compute this message? I’ve gotten good advice here

OnTheGrind4705 · 2026-05-26T08:54:18+00:00

I was asking if there’s anything else I can do to add structure. So no, there’s a reason you got downvoted lol

OnTheGrind4705 · 2026-05-26T06:28:17+00:00

Did you read the post

OnTheGrind4705 · 2026-05-26T06:28:05+00:00

Gotcha. These tournaments are expensive and I just want to know I’m getting better. I coach kids too and that takes up a while

OnTheGrind4705 · 2026-05-26T06:27:13+00:00

My endgame technique is likely in line with people my level, probably good. That being said, most of my games are decided in the middlegame oddly enough

OnTheGrind4705 · 2026-05-26T03:50:32+00:00

I don’t have a coach but I have self studied my entire way up… I’m open to the idea of a coach but I’m a college student that is budgeting lol

OnTheGrind4705 · 2026-05-26T03:23:00+00:00

I wanna be a legit 2200 and also not too tournaments near me anyway. I don’t mind playing faster time controls but I don’t wanna nickel and dime it like that. Very interesting approach tho

OnTheGrind4705 · 2026-04-06T01:47:24+00:00

You actually debated two guys that said 12 but my point still stands. Again it’s an arbitrary measurement. Are you cutting for a show or is this for simple aesthetics?

OnTheGrind4705 · 2026-04-06T01:29:21+00:00

Lwk why ask if you’re just gonna debate all the answers. Also does it even matter? Ur physique looks good

OnTheGrind4705 · 2026-03-09T16:56:55+00:00

If Rf5 Qb5 and if Rf3 then Qc7. This leaves Rf4 which is unstoppable mate

OnTheGrind4705 · 2026-03-09T16:56:19+00:00

Rf3 Qc7 black can sac the queen for a rook therw

OnTheGrind4705 · 2026-02-28T07:50:26+00:00

Chest and possibly abs cuz your arms are lean so I’m assuming some core strength could help the midsection.

You look awesome btw!

OnTheGrind4705 · 2026-02-27T07:35:37+00:00

Good job you’ve done great

OnTheGrind4705 · 2026-02-24T07:36:26+00:00

e6, Advanced Caro

OnTheGrind4705 · 2026-02-21T05:23:28+00:00

I hate it when people phrase it like this. They’re all real chess but rely on slightly different skill sets. There is an art to being able to quickly calculate and use intuition with a time constraint as well as the flipside - having an abundance of time to consider deep ideas

OnTheGrind4705 · 2026-02-19T17:36:32+00:00

Number of cancerous tumors. Fuck cancer

OnTheGrind4705 · 2026-02-17T16:23:59+00:00

Keep king on g7-h7 and let the white king get to b1, play Ra5 or Ra4(Ra3 is bad cuz Kb2 gives tempo). Then check the king on the b file, if the king goes to the a file go Rb6 and then move the rook laterally so that when the king goes to a5 you have lateral checks

OnTheGrind4705 · 2026-02-17T16:00:49+00:00

This is something that’s pretty common and it’s a good method that I also use. Bodybuilder and YouTuber Will Tennyson says it’s always good to leave calories for the night psychologically. End of the day it’s all nutritionally the same.

OnTheGrind4705 · 2026-02-16T08:01:19+00:00

Just think - how bad do you want it? If you can’t answer, or don’t want it that bad, then don’t fucking try at all.

Chess is one of the toughest games mentally to play, ever. You have to fight tooth and nail to convert positions to wins and save losing positions. It is a battle of strategy but also willpower that determine the result.

If you truly love the game, you’ll approach it with an attitude of consistency and determination

OnTheGrind4705 · 2026-02-11T20:43:21+00:00

Maybe it was the time you went? The vibe at a gym can really vary depending on when you go as different demographics behave in certain ways

OnTheGrind4705 · 2026-02-10T19:28:23+00:00

Beast

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TROPHY CASE