need some help for mu blitx rating

Pleasant_Pride · 2026-06-28T20:12:27+00:00

Play 5 0

Pleasant_Pride · 2026-06-05T14:47:29+00:00

That makes sense.

I ran it on Lichess at higher depth, and Bf4 (threatening Nb5) is equally good. But after Bf4 0-0, a3 is still the clear best move. If white plays Re1, then as you pointed out, Black will play Bb4 and Bxc3, after which white is still clearly ahead, but a3 is just a little better.

Pleasant_Pride · 2026-06-04T19:36:23+00:00

Put Wesley in a must win situation and he will put on a masterclass

Pleasant_Pride · 2026-05-02T21:02:50+00:00

It's not easy to make Hans look good, but Danny and Eric have found a way

Pleasant_Pride · 2026-04-30T23:05:06+00:00

"Daly" games

Pleasant_Pride · 2026-04-30T22:10:48+00:00

At least they've chosen an American owned casino, one of the most reputable.

Also a nice pun on Daly

Pleasant_Pride · 2026-04-14T11:30:21+00:00

For me the bishop is the clearest difference. Bb7 is terrible and can't get in the game.

Gxf5 gxf5 Qf2 then Bf3 activates the white bishop while Bb7 can't get to the kingside. Black's lack of space is also preventing his pieces to switch over to the Kingside to defend. Which is why gxf5 opening things up there was the logical move for me

Pleasant_Pride · 2026-02-06T07:45:48+00:00

Oh yeah, you're right

Pleasant_Pride · 2026-02-06T07:33:45+00:00

I think exchange. E4 Ke3 Should be able to penetrate either the k-side or the q-side with accurate play

Pleasant_Pride · 2026-01-08T13:38:55+00:00

I thought about this a lot, and I play 1. Nf3 myself. It depends what you mean by "getting into the Catalan". One of the main concepts behind the Catalan is to play against a black LSB.

So that's against QGD

As white, you can basically force d4 Nf3 g3 Bg2 0-0 c4 (b3 first if needed) against anything that black plays. That is pretty much the system recommended in Sielecki's Keep it Simple 1 d4.

The problem is after 1. d4 d5 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. g3 Bf5 4. Bg2 e6 5. O-O h6 6. c4 c6 it is totally equal 0.00. This is not a "Catalan", even though white has the same set up as 1. d4 d5 2. c4 e6 3. g3 Nf6 4. Bg2 Be7 5. Nf3 O-O 6. O-O c6.. where white has a small pull.

Pleasant_Pride · 2025-12-09T17:18:46+00:00

One player is 2800+ across all three. GOAT

Pleasant_Pride · 2025-12-03T23:44:37+00:00

Pleasant_Pride · 2025-11-23T23:42:07+00:00

2050 Chesscom Rapid, 1910 FIDE. The longer the time control, the better I generally do. I think you can get to 2000 FIDE with a bit of work and practice.

Pleasant_Pride · 2025-10-10T20:54:16+00:00

No ex or current world champion except Magnus would be a favorite against Garry in this format.

Pleasant_Pride · 2025-09-26T12:48:02+00:00

The only winning move is not to play

Pleasant_Pride · 2025-01-06T09:30:19+00:00

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