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What matters grabbing knowledge or skill ?
Now I have an hr daily for chess studies even after work. So, for this purpose I chose to start a book which will teach me how to think properly because when I think I face vision issues in some positions and also blindspot. I head of ( Pump up your rating ) this book from many other players so I thought to give it a try. But the starting of this book is making me super confused about improvement in chess.
This para is bottom confused me. If absorbing knowledge is not matter that how can one improve in chess? I am going to read this book completely no matter how many month it will take but I also need some suggestions about improvement. Before this book I already finished ( The complete chess workout by Richard Palisher) this book. I can't afford coaching so I prefer self study programme. I also do not have good internet so I can't watch free lessons on this web or on youtube.
many ambitious players is that they focus on knowledge.
A good chess player is not someone with well-defined knowledge, but rather one with great
skills
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Hail! Skill does not matter and it is not about grabbing knowledge. What matters is experience.
I never heard about that book.
What he has done in chess? Is he a GM or IM?
If he had success- read that.
If no he is just theoretic, be suspicious.
I am confused, how many amateurs are teaching how to become a GM, I saw IMs who are having a blog how to become a GM or people who are living poor life but teaching how to become a Millionaire.
My advice- always learn from someone, who has did already what you want to achieve.
If you want 2000 Level, ask advice for people who has 2000+.
If you want IM- ask someone who is IM already.
Applying the knowledge you learn
I'd say they go hand in hand. Obviously one cannot master chess without various knowledge - knowledge of typical patterns, how to play against IQP, knowledge of classical games and plans, knowlege of fundamental endgame theory. On the other hand, without core skills such as assessing and evaluating correctly, ability to see combinations and tactics, calculation, decision making, then you will not be able to properly use the knowledge.
Benko 12. a4 with Bd2, Nd1, a5 plan
Hi GM Avetik!
I recently checked Kornev's d4 repertoire series for what he is giving against Benko. He also agrees that in the 12. a4 main line with Bg5 it is not easy to show advantage for White. So he gives plan of Bd2, Nd1, and a5 as in Nakamura - Bologan. In your opinion is this a concern? Bologan played Qa6 to trade Qs and then played thematic ...f5. He lost but we are not all playing against Nakamura :) The next year a 2600 GM played ...Qb3 plan I guess to stop Nd1. I am wondering what your opinion on best/simplest plan for Black?
Thanks in advance and keep up the excellent work. IMO the Pro membership is tremenmdous value as it is evident you are not holding any secrets back! It is like having a personal second :)
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Hey Papa Tactics :)
A very deep question.
I will check it out tomorrow with a fresh head and let you know :)
Thank you for your nice words!
"It's like having a second"! :) Love it!
Okkay.
Eric, first of all, a great question!
I spent lots of time to find the best answer :)
1. You are absolutely right- not every day we play against Nakamura.
2. In the game, I feel Bologan was ok. The problem was playing against Nakamura :)
After ef5 he could also play gf5 with the very unclear endgame.
3. My recommended move 11...Qb6 is great. Now if 12.Qe2 we will play 12...Qa6 13.Nb5 Ne4!
And if after 11...Qb6 we already go Na6 with Nc7!
Guys, before you get GM level, Benko is absolutely fine! When you get there, I will teach a few more openings :)
Accelerated Dragon v. Dragon
Why is Dragon not a "right" opening for chess development?
If it is, why did you choose to recommend Accelerated Dragon rather than Dragon?
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Hey Kevin!
Good question.
The theory of Dragon is developed a lot.
I saw my Grandmaster friend analyses they are crushing it with Server engine analyses.
Below 2000 level is fine. But you may have big problems if your opponents are prepared or he has a gm coach. He may win you without doing a single move himself.
How to punish opponent's bad game in the opening
Hello Champions!
In this topic let's post our games when we punish the opponent's bad play in the opening.
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https://www.chess.com/live/game/3812743248
https://www.chess.com/live/game/3793465633
Nice checkmate! :)
https://www.chess.com/live/game/3833575555
Someone is attacking you? Open the center!
https://www.chess.com/live/game/3838939307
https://www.chess.com/live/game/3838927932
Daily Games Questions
Hey Champions!
I added questions for upcoming 3 games.
Try to think and find answers. Yeah, and feel free to post your thoughts and questions.
I will cover them during recording the videos.
You will take twice more value if you think about the positions first and then see the video.
https://chessmood.com/forum/pro-members/daily-games
#COGRO (Constant Growth)
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Positional Question.
I have a question. In this diagram why is Bxe4 the best move for black?
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1...Bxe4 2. Qxe4, Qh6+ picking up the rook on g7
Modern Maroczy: Advanced Section
Hey Champions!
Today I recorded a few lines of the advanced section.
Before we edit and upload I offer you to solve these positions which you will meet in the upcoming advanced section".
The 1st position- Caruana played here Kf2 a very strong novelty! What's the idea?
2nd position- White wants to play Ra1 and trap our queen. What to do?
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Really tough strategic problems here...
1st one I guess he wants to go Rad1 but just keeping the king close to the center because of the incoming endgame after Nd5...but I can't see more ideas than that one.
2nd one I might be way off but since I do not want to change queen for rook+knight I'd go for a5, Ra1 Qb4, Qxb4 axb4, Nd5 Bxd5, cxd5 f5 and I think I have enough activity to compensate for the weak b4 pawn...
Looking forward for the solution!
I couldn't find these new videos in the Advanced Section of The Modern Maroczy Bind, have they been uploaded yet?
Regards,
Kevin,D
Modern Maroczy question
While I was reviewing Modern Maroczy, I didn't flip the board and found an incredible breakthrough for white. In Section 2 video 18 at 07:41 I initially marked it as winning for black, but white goes c5 and wins. I'll try to analyze it and post my conclusions.
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Here is my brief analysis after some 40 minutes:
Hello Mate,
You are correct, c5! does lead to a winning position for White.
However, I believe I have found an improvement over 29...Kg7 with 29...Kf7! with the idea of ...e6 and b5!. This idea is very interesting and my analysis shows that Black will be able to reach objectively equal positions where Black is the side fighting for the win. It is a win or draw scenario.
Here is my analysis:
Hope this helps!
Wow-wow-woooow!!!!
Great Job guys!
I really missed c5 for white!
Kevin, Mate, you both did a nice analysis!
Actually purpose of the video was to show, that endings are not death draw, and there are lot's of room for mistakes still, for both sides!
You just proved it with your analyses!
I feel Mate's Kg7 is better and gives more chances for black! I will make corrections in the course!
Thank you!
Fixed the mistakes, will edit the videos upload the right answers!
Guys, here are the corrections.
https://chessmood.com/course/modern-maroczy-bind/episode/580
https://chessmood.com/course/modern-maroczy-bind/episode/581
Thank you for being so careful!
#Cogro
Modern Maroczy -Section 3 - " We have a nice tactic! "
Reference Section : https://chessmood.com/course/modern-maroczy-bind/episode/496
In the diagram position you said Black is doing great as it wins one of the white piece . But if White simply captures Bxe4 then Black a8 rook is hanging and will be down material . Not sure what I am missing here , could you please check ?
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https://chessmood.com/forum/pro-members/modern-maroczy-question
Bhabatosh, that's true, Jordi, Kevin and Mate have mentioned the mistakes, I corrected them already will upload them in a few hours!
Instead of Qc3 Qg5 was winning for black in this position :)
Daily Puzzle 4/7/19
Hi CM Family,
It looks to me like the puzzle for today has a dual :
1. Kxe2! e3 (only move)
2. Rf4 (or Rg4) Kb2 (only move)
3. Rf1 Kxc3
4. Kxe3 Kb2
5. Kd2 and White will win the c-pawn and the game.
This was the first move I looked at since it's a capture and missed the nice intended solution (will not spoil it).
AK
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Hey Anastasios!
Just wow!
I have worked on by studies database with my students around 5 years already, and was removing all wrong ones. And that's fantastic, that still there are mistakes.
Thank you for letting me know, and not telling others the 2nd right way! :)
Maybe there is no White pawn on c3, or it's a black one !
Without pawn on c3, it would be possible, Ke2 e3 2. Ke3 Kd1 3. Bf3 and Rc4! (So without pawn would be wrong).
Initial puzzle was like this.
I just make 1 more move on the puzzle, so it will be easier for you.
That's very strange, already around 10 of my students have solved this one, but no one of us noticed :)
How to get chess & right mood
Hey Chessmood!I have one question,please help...How to get chess & right mood before chess games and tournaments?How to get that mood after loosing games?What we must do for it?
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Hi Alex, have you seen my posts about Right Mood?
Alex the 2nd part link is broke but someone pasted it in the comments section
Thanks, Brad!
Alex you can find the posts in the Facebook in the topic section checking for "Right Mood"
Grand Prix e6 Be7
Hello,
In the Grand Prix video course I don't see the video series on e6 instead of g6 in the line: 1.e4 c5 2.Nc3 d6 3. f4 Nc6 4. Nf3 Nf6 5.Bb5 Bd7 6. e5 dxe5 7. fxe5 Ng4 8. Qe2 e6
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Hi Adarsh,
I've covered it a few times during the streams.
Nf6 is not a good move.
In the line you mentioned Ng4 has big problems. You play d3, 0-0 and many tactics are hanging there.
e5 pawn is easily protectable by Bf4.
Accelerated Dragon - Advanced Course
Hey Champions! Just finished recording the Rb8!N that I mentioned in the course.
Before we edit it and upload, here I am offering you to find solutions to the positions that you will meet in the course.
In all the positions Black to move!
Hope you can crush white's king everywhere :)
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No one found the answers?
Come on! :)
Hey Champions!
Super videos are added in the advanced section!
Check it out :)
https://chessmood.com/course/sicilian-defence-accelerated-dragon
Tricky KID line
I got surprised in the opening today and i am curious what would the best answer to my opponent line. I am white : 1 d4 Nf6 2 c4 g6 3 Nc3 Bg7 4 e4 d6 5 Be2 0-0 6 Nf3 e5 7 0-0 Nh5!? . Very tricky line i dont know whats best here for white. If u have a suggestion i would be welcome tx a lot :)
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There are many good options:
Bg5 - Provoking ...f6 but allows ...Nf4 but still a strong line for White and most commonly played
[Event "?"]
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[White "Enter New Game"]
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[Result "*"]
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1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. Nc3 Bg7 4. e4 d6 5. Be2 O-O 6. Nf3 e5 7. O-O Nh5 8. Bg5
f6 9. Be3 Nf4 10. c5 Nxe2+ 11. Qxe2 exd4 12. Bxd4 *
- g3 - play resembles the Fianchetto Variation of the Kings Indian but without the fianchetto bishop.
[Event "?"]
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[White "Enter New Game"]
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1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. Nc3 Bg7 4. e4 d6 5. Be2 O-O 6. Nf3 e5 7. O-O Nh5 8. g3
Bh3 9. Re1 exd4 10. Nxd4 Nf6 11. Bg5 *
I would say Bg5 would suit more sharper players and g3 would suit more positionally players.
Nh5 looks ugly move :)
Re1, g3, and yours Bg5 I believe will give a very easy play for white.
Yeah, also maybe Be3 as there is not more Ng4.
How to play against 1.b3
Here is one of my favorite ideas getting a better version of stonewall :)
https://www.chess.com/live/game/3812769804
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Tried it in some blitz games which somewhat worked! One of my friends who play 1.b3 played against someone who played this system and met it with h3 and g4.
Modern Maroczy: Commented Games
Hey Champions!
Today I recorded my comments on a few typical games in Maroczy Bind.
Before we edit and upload I offer you to solve these positions which you will meet in the upcoming section "Commented games".
In all the positions black to move!
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30 commented games!
Hello Champions!
Today we will upload the 30th game in the course "Daily game".
Would love to hear your feedback!
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No, finished...
I love this series!
I look forward to these every day!
Black's chances in the 5.Re1 Berlin
I would like to make the Berlin Defense my main response to 1.e4, as I particularly find the Berlin Endgame very interesting to play with Black. However, I'm not sure how Black can play for a win in the variation 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 Nf6 4.O-O Nxe4 5.Re1, as it seems that here the structures become very symmetrical, and black has some issues with coordination, making it hard for black to generate winning chances. Is it still possible to outplay white from these quiet lines, or should I only use the Berlin against strong opponents and something else against lower rated opponents?
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Hi Samuel!
What's your level?
You are right, it's very hard to outplay opponents if they go Re1 line.
I would recommend you to have a minimum 2 openings and keep Berlin with strong opponents.
Avetik vs Gabuzyan - Battle of the Anti-Sicilian Recommendations!
I have held back this obvious question for awhile now, ever since GM Gabuzyan Hovhannes' 'Crushing all the Sicilian's Sidelines' came out, hoping that someone else would ask it, but since no one else has, here goes. What does the ChessMood family think of GM Gabuzyan's antidote to GM Avetik's recommendation against the Sicilian, and how should White best meet the challenge. Gabuzyan's antidote goes as follows:
1.e4 c5 2.Nc3 d6 3.f4 g6 4.Nf3 Bg7 5.Bc4 Nc6 6.0-0 e6 7.d4 cxd4 8.Nb5 Nge7 9.Bb3 0-0 10.Nbxd4 Na5 11.c4 a6 intending 12.Be3 b5!? Novelty =
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Hey Kevin!
In the advanced course, I offer Be3 move without c4.
https://chessmood.com/course/sicilian-defence-part-1/episode/296
They are very interesting positions to play for both sides. Personally, I prefer white.
It's Starting to sink in with the win!
Old Biker Dude winning with Scotch!
The trail is long but I am so surprised to my result.
Thx Coach.
https://lichess.org/icJ5loy2#45
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Old Gangster! :D
Nice game!
Awesome! Nice game!
