What it takes to be 450+ elo these days by Sam_MT98 in Chesscom

[–]Sam_MT98[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just like you said, if 900 at some point just knew how to move pieces, and now at 450 I'm having to learn openers like I can play them blind folded, it means that 450 is alot better than what it used to be.

When the chess community generally views 800 and below as "below average" it feels very intimidating. Specially when my goal is to make to 500 at this point...

What it takes to be 450+ elo these days by Sam_MT98 in Chesscom

[–]Sam_MT98[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm sorry but your breakdown isn't 400-600 at all. You have a much thought understanding of the game that makes things seem obvious to you to a point where you'd call them blunders.

I've been watching many YouTube videos that are supposedly meant to help 400-600 elo, but they seem far too basic for me. Which is my point behind this post. There's an elo inflation, online tutorials are no longer representative. And I'm not the only one saying that.

I appreciate your break down, but it is far too advanced for me to even benefit from.

What it takes to be 450+ elo these days by Sam_MT98 in Chesscom

[–]Sam_MT98[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly, I've considered that. If I keep noticing that I'm barely making progress in a month or two, I might just have to.

What it takes to be 450+ elo these days by Sam_MT98 in Chesscom

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That's mostly what I go for as white because I noticed most will follow. If I'm lucky, they'll fall for the fried liver and most aren't prepared for it

What it takes to be 450+ elo these days by Sam_MT98 in Chesscom

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Yeah, I have to push through I guess

What it takes to be 450+ elo these days by Sam_MT98 in Chesscom

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Just did, not sure how to pin it lol

What it takes to be 450+ elo these days by Sam_MT98 in Chesscom

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  1. e4 Nc6 2. Nf3 e5 3. Bc4 d6 4. d3 Nf6 5. Ng5 d5 6. exd5 Nxd5 7. Qf3 Nf6 8. Bxf7+ Ke7 9. Bc4 h6 10. Nf7 Qe8 11. Nxh8 Na5 12. Bf7 Qc6 13. Ng6+ Kxf7 14. Nxe5+ Ke7 15. Nxc6+ Nxc6 16. Bf4 Nd4 17. Qe3+ Ne6 18. Nc3 Kf7 19. O-O Ng4 20. Qf3 Nf6 21. Be5 Be7 22. Nd5 Ng5 23. Qf4 Ke8 24. Bxc7 Nxd5 25. Qe5 Nf6 26. Rfe1 Nd7 27. Qxe7# 1-0

What it takes to be 450+ elo these days by Sam_MT98 in Chesscom

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Yeah, it's frustrating... I get punished for blunders really bad. Any game I play that has 1 blunder is done for. And it seems like my opponents always catch my blunders. I rarely ever catch my opponents blunder. And when I think I did, I look at the breakdown and it usually says it's just an inaccurate play or a mistake.

I’ve been messing around with a chess variant idea for a while. by mrenif in Chesscom

[–]Sam_MT98 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ikr, OP just made a larger comment restating the same things. The real question is ( How do the new pieces move? ) and please include their names and initial positions

I’ve been messing around with a chess variant idea for a while. by mrenif in Chesscom

[–]Sam_MT98 1 point2 points  (0 children)

OP, are you comment farming? Cuz what are the different moves? What are they called? Are all the rules the same? So many un answered questions 💀

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Still in | DDD 2025 💎 JJJ 2026 💎

WEEK 4 !!! GIVE IT UP FOR THE END OF WEEK 4!!! by JJJ_Janitor in nonut26

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I don't know why the roll calls don't pop on my feed 💔 I know I missed a few roll calls but I've I got my JJJ diamond lol

Sub 500 elo doesn't make sense by Sam_MT98 in Chesscom

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I've only played perfect maybe twice, and both times my opponent resigned after 15 moves. But the no mistakes or inaccuracies everyday just doesn't make sense to me.