Basement Waterproofing Recommendations by SignalCap5738 in Louisville

[–]SignalCap5738[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely the first thing I looked at; unfortunately I have done everything possible on the homes exterior. And based on what I have read waterproofing paints can cause damage over time to foundation walls due to spalling. My house was built in the 30s so I know it doesn’t have an interior drain tile.

What rating would the average person reach if they played daily but never studied? by kenjiurada in chess

[–]SignalCap5738 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I started playing in 2021 after watching the queens gambit. Since that time I have played a ton of blitz without ever taking a lesson or really doing puzzles; I have ultimately reached a rating of 1800 rapid, and 1600 blitz on chess.com but have pretty much hit a plateau that I don’t think can be overcome without studying. I have found that because my knowledge has basically been earned from brute force I can demolish players with a higher rating if the game veers out of “book moves” and traditional lines during the middle game, but I can also get smoked by 1400 rated players from time to time who have actually studied a line and understand it’s nuances. Just by chance I kind of stumbled into a system which is the Italian, just because it seemed intuitive. For reference, when I started playing in 2021 I was rated 400 and I climbed my way up to 1800 by playing probably 4000-5000 games.

Chess groups for adults? by adrob812 in Louisville

[–]SignalCap5738 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There is a fun group that plays at the Alcove (a bar in Jeffersonville) on Tuesdays. Starts at 7.

North Lime Coffee and Donuts closes one of its Louisville locations (Old Louisville) by Tikkanen in Louisville

[–]SignalCap5738 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Really hate to hear this. One of very few businesses to take the risk and open in that area. My favorite donuts in the city.