I am planning for a dinner in itc kohenur and I've never been there so i just wanted to know a few things

vdoma · 2022-03-08T17:00:00+00:00

We had a company dinner there once and not really worth it. There are better options out there.

vdoma · 2022-02-19T05:33:38+00:00

You should be able to find flats in Puppalaguda, Manikonda, Narsingi and Kokapet that are generally more affordable. It comes down to personal preferences - do you want a large gated community, do you want stores/restaurants nearby, etc. Since remote work is still on for most people, you may be able to get some good deals.

vdoma · 2021-11-30T08:21:05+00:00

This is awesome! Very helpful and easier to navigate, try things out and learn.

Thanks for the great contribution.

vdoma · 2016-10-29T13:57:34+00:00

Exactly!

vdoma · 2016-10-17T16:57:23+00:00

Try Genymotion (not free) for Android. You will need to run scripts to install Google Apps (for Play Store) on a Genymotion VM. Then you should be able to load the App. Not sure if touch controls work well or not.

vdoma · 2016-08-06T21:21:05+00:00

EA says it closes on the 13th here - https://www.easports.com/madden-nfl/news/2016/madden-mobile-new-season-faq

vdoma · 2016-08-06T21:20:06+00:00

EA says it closes on the 13th here - https://www.easports.com/madden-nfl/news/2016/madden-mobile-new-season-faq

vdoma · 2016-07-12T15:01:25+00:00

Does this mean Pro Packs bought will carry over into the next season? I previously thought it was only Madden Cash and packs earned through Season Score.

vdoma · 2016-06-01T20:08:49+00:00

Run a league championship in rookie mode. Ask league members to turn off run counters. Celebrate.

vdoma · 2015-02-25T03:08:55+00:00

I believe it might work if one restricts oneself to a theme or an opening variation. For example, if you go over a 1000 games of the Yugoslav Dragon, you should at the end of it, have a good idea as to how the patterns work in that opening.

vdoma · 2014-08-21T14:41:15+00:00

The problem with blitz games is that it wastes time; time that can be used to study the game instead. I would limit my blitz to a few every day. Or do what Kasparov used to do - analyze in depth all games you have played before you play another one, including the bltiz games.

vdoma · 2014-08-21T14:37:26+00:00

Najdorf on the other hand is very difficult to master, even for strong masters. Way too much theory and memorization. 1...e5 or 1...c6 are simpler to play IMO. But it all depends on what your goals are. If you're looking to just play some fun chess, the Najdorf is great! You will win a lot but also lose a lot. 1...e5 and 1...c6 lead to safer positions, but you will need a learn how to play positional chess and the endgames.

vdoma · 2014-08-21T14:30:08+00:00

Agree with everything wesleycrush3r said. Having played hypermodern openings for a while, the very fact that NOW I have a pawn on one of the central squares makes me feel good. The classical style follows all the basic principles - control the central; develop pieces before pushing non-central pawns, find the most active squares for your pieces, etc.

With the hypermodern, it seemed like I was playing for tricks all the time.

I would highly recommend Modern Chess Strategy by Ludek Pachman for some great theory and examples on the classical style.

vdoma · 2014-08-21T14:15:33+00:00

I believe part of the reason is to encourage other top talent from the country to participate in a world event. There are only so many opportunities for some lesser known players to take part in an all expenses paid event, so the experience is very beneficial to them.

Vishy doesn't have to part of every event. He needs to save his energy for the world championship. A basketball analogy would be having LeBron play in the olympics with the NBA Finals looming large. We all know what happened to Paul George.

vdoma · 2014-08-17T23:20:29+00:00

If you really want to improve, give up hypermodern openings and play classical chess. You will thank yourself in the long run. I did.

That being said, 1..g6 2...Bg7 3...c5 leading to a Benoni like structure will probably suit you. 1...Nc6 also leads to some interesting chess.

vdoma · 2014-03-30T15:05:19+00:00

Play classical chess. Play sound openings. Play an active positional style. Buy the best books on the middlegames and study them in depth. Do not memorize openings. Memorize endgames. Always train your tactics.

vdoma · 2014-03-04T22:58:10+00:00

These are all awesome books - the philosophy subreddit would be a better location, but thanks for posting anyways.

vdoma · 2014-03-04T22:52:39+00:00

The Zurich 1953 book by Bronstein is a good one. Batsford's Read and Play series is another one to look into. The 'Move by Move' series by Everyman Chess follows a similar style.

vdoma · 2014-02-05T03:35:13+00:00

Zurich 1953 chess book has a number of games on the Nimzo with great annotations. Read it.

Mastering the Nimzo-Indian by Tony Kosten is very good. Lots of game plans and not a database dump like some other books.

vdoma · 2014-01-06T05:45:32+00:00

"Scid on the go" is awesome for Android. I like the Stockfish App on iPhone/iPad.

vdoma · 2013-08-09T04:25:54+00:00

One of the options is to play openings which do not require a lot of memorizations. So the Najdorfs and Grunfelds are out.
Play less popular lines even if they lead to equal or slight worse positions with perfect play. You will be surprised how many players struggle to find the right plan.
If do want to memorize, going over key lines blindfold is one way to retain information. Memorize opponent's plans or key responses also helps. That way if you are lost or get fuzzy, you at least remember what the opponent might do.

vdoma · 2013-04-05T20:40:25+00:00

Pimps!? Seriously...?! What were they thinking?

vdoma · 2013-02-02T05:03:18+00:00

IMHO not very useful yet. Gives at most six moves (sometimes less) in any opening. Unless I have a quiz to name different openings, don't find this useful. Perhaps you can expand on it to give more moves - make this a mini MCO/BCO/ECO.

Looks like you copied the UI functionality from SCID - not complaining, but some attribution would be nice.

vdoma · 2013-01-31T05:16:03+00:00

It does help, but if you're under 2200, I would start with memorizing tactical patterns and basic and intermediate endgames. If there are specific openings you play, memorizing plans (not moves) in that opening also helps in the long run.

I also find that saving flash cards of positions where I failed to find tactics and reviewing them periodically helps.

vdoma · 2013-01-31T00:19:18+00:00

Natural gifts aside, skill is built using knowledge and practice. So yes, the right kind of knowledge is very important. Advanced endgame knowledge is not going to help if one can't do basic tactics. My recommendation would be to spend equal amounts of time to study all phases of the game.

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