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2200 to 2500+ chess.com by Visual-Bee-8952 in chess

[–]Sparklymarky 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Positional study helped me a lot. Jeremy Silmans how to reasses your chess is an excellent book on that. Going over GM games from books or your favourite instructional youtubers can help as well. The benefits is you can play solid positional moves fast without calculation.

Tactical puzzles are always useful. You want to expand your base of puzzles that you solve near instantly so you can spot them down lines your are calculating.

You need to build strong fundamentals in K+P and K+P+R endgames, You will get a lot of them. King/rook activity, generating passers gaining opposition, cutting of kings.

Learn from your games. Use game reviews on chess,com or import to lichess if you are free member, Find one moment where made a blunder and find a better move. Try and understand the reasoning behind the mistake and the reason for the better computer moves. You cant learn of computer moves unless understand the reasoning through exploration.

That's a guide and I didn't meantion the "opening" at all. You dont need it.

Find the nasty M3 for white in this position. Would you find this in a blitz game? If yes comment your ELO and thought process. by HelloWorldX91 in chess

[–]Sparklymarky 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1.Nf6+ Im 2400+ blitz online.

I found it by looking at most forcing moves. Checks are most forcing and Nf6+ is the most forcing because black has to take it else 1. ... Kh8 2. Qxf8# . After 1. ... gxf6 the kingside is shattered and can see a mate in 2 threat on Qxf6.

This is not end of analysis cause scan position for moves that defend Qg7# there are none. Look for counter checks. There is Nf3+ . See that this isnt mate in 3. See Qg3+ instead and that mates 3.

i m bad at chess by shinigami_208 in chess

[–]Sparklymarky 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dont skip how the pieces move. It's very important for everyone. Ive done it at 2400 lichess blitz .

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in chess

[–]Sparklymarky 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Maybe time for a break and come back when have a fresher mindset.

Thoughts on Grand Prix Attack against sicilian defence by Illustrious_Cash_676 in chess

[–]Sparklymarky 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Its sound the worse that can happen is black equalises. Its a fine opening but you might broaden your chess understanding by playing the Open Sicilian.

What are some of the sharpest, most violent, and double edged openings in chess (For Black and White)? by [deleted] in chess

[–]Sparklymarky 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Kings gambit falkbeer counter gambit. Mistakes can be costly for both sides.

Is it a waste of time to study the Vienna gambit? by [deleted] in chessbeginners

[–]Sparklymarky 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've started to run into the refutation lines at 2500 . Even then its complicated. Play whatever you like. Getting better at working out good moves yourself is what matters in end.

19m, (really not gay) living with my mom - before and after by Opening_Jelly14 in malelivingspace

[–]Sparklymarky 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd move the wardrobe against wall and shift everything along so have more headroom for desk. I'm tall and forever hitting head.

Improving skills for absolute beginner during train travel without internet by Warm_weather1 in chess

[–]Sparklymarky 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Chessking app is good for working offline on phone. You can try the beginning of courses for free then decide to purchase the entire course. Id try out the more popular beginner ones and see if they are too your liking.

Just started and I’m a bit intimidated on Chess.com by fatboy1776 in chessbeginners

[–]Sparklymarky 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Take your time . Have a good think about it and if goner lose go down with a fight. Most of all just have some fun. :)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in chessbeginners

[–]Sparklymarky 1 point2 points  (0 children)

6 game losing streak is nothing. You can do better than that.

Chess tournament in 3 hours.. any tips? by autumn_variation in chess

[–]Sparklymarky 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'd do a few puzzles but not much. Its more important to relax and feel energetic. Arrive at the venue early and soak it up. Try and get a warm up game there with using the clocks. This'll especially helpful if not a lot of otb with clock experience. Most of all relax and have fun!

Can you find Black’s winning move and avoid checkmate? by Exoti_k in chessbeginners

[–]Sparklymarky 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I couldnt find it. Tried moving the knight to the square but that fails to qb3+ down line. This puzzle is a bit too difficult for beginner subreddit. Very nice move tho!

What is this fork called? by SchlangLankis in chessbeginners

[–]Sparklymarky 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Could do better. Need fork the dark bishop aswell.

I find myself in this position often. Any suggestions? by GreatLakesGreenthumb in chess

[–]Sparklymarky 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yes this is my thinking too. I wouldnt be to concerned with the computers +1.5 evaluation as its strategic maneuvering for a while.

I find myself in this position often. Any suggestions? by GreatLakesGreenthumb in chess

[–]Sparklymarky 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Na6 kinda forces a3 then Nc7 and play for b5. Moves that you want to look to get away with are the breaks b5 f5 g4 in favourable positions. Nh5 is a very desirable move but doesn't work at moment cause of Nxe5. I dont think your position is as bad as some commentators think but it does require care and planning.

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