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Help with PGN files

Hello everyone,

I met with coach and read the the article on creating pgn files. I downloaded the Sicilian Accelerated Dragon pgn to start. But when I tried to save it in word there is no option for a pgn file. 

Now I need help with the logistics of it. Do I set this up in a word document or do I have to have a chess program? Do I have to type in a certain font? How and where will I save everthing? Can anyone tell me how you set up your pgn files step by step because this is notin the article? 

Thanks for your help. 

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Hi Henry!

pgn is a format for chess games.
Please read below in this article below all the info regarding this. I particularly like this article because it explains the origins and the history of this file format.

https://thechessworld.com/articles/general-information/portable-chess-game-notation-pgn-complete-guide/

Please check specially the part about how to open and the different options offered. 
The most easy way may be to create lichess studies though if you do not want to use a dedicated software.
Check it out and let us know if you have any trouble!😀 

Today's puzzle problem

Hello! Today's puzzle was very wierd, asking us to continue it, although basically any move was winning after we won the queen.

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Every single move, that is, except for h4 and c5+

Yeah sometimes puzzles are like that. But its fine!

Nice comment

3..nbd7 in pirc

what should i do after 1.e4 d6 2. d4 nf6 3. nc3 nbd7 and here keeps both ideas c6 and e5                                       against 3..c6 we play f4 and against 3..g6 bf4 but now he waits for us to commit 

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vatsal singla i believe that we are not supposed to play 2.d4 instead we will ask them to show their cards to us first by playing 2.Nc3, and now Nf6 we play grand prix attack and we try to obliterate their kingside and if they play Nbd7 now it's a inaccuracy and it just has no scope as black anyways has to continue with g6,bg7,0-0 and we get a strong attack and sometimes we may sacrifice the f-pawn with f5 and i would recommend you to study the whitemood model games these game are just so instructive as it clearly explains how to attack, when to attack, when not to attack so go and watch those games

https://chessmood.com/course/whitemood-openings-model-games

dutch attack vs London system

what should we play if in whites decides to play  bishop d3 and not e2 like it shows in the cours. taking our knight in e4 later in the game?

Attacking the London system (chessmood.com)

FEN: 

rnbqkb1r/p1pp2pp/1p2pn2/5p2/3P1B2/3BPN2/PPP2PPP/RN1QK2R b KQkq - 1 5

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We still play Ne4 anyways, Bd3 is not a critical move.
Please refer to these threads:

https://chessmood.com/forum/main-channel/dutch-vs-london-be2-and-bd3

https://chessmood.com/forum/main-channel/dutch-attack-vs-london-bd3-question

Also this video event where GM Gabuzyan analyzes the games
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7VEz6DS1sW4

p.s. I vaguely remember someone asking the same question and me replying the same answer. Where was this thread? I can’t find it

Puzzle with no solution in tactic ninja

Hi,

I was studying tactic ninja course

Then in section "Annihilation" training level 2 puzzle number 15 was a puzzle that I couldn't solve even in half hour

I checked with Stockfish it showed puzzle is incorrect

I want to know if I am correct

if I am correct then I request to chessmood to fix it

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Hi. Sorry for the inconvenience.

You are supposed to play with white pieces.

Now, the issue has been fixed!

Site ... slow this day

Anyone finding the courses loading extremely slow since last evening? I tried on different devices and it still continues to have the same problem.

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I do not have any problems, it may have been temporary. Sorry for the inconvenience Sriram! 😅
Let us know if you still experience problems.😇

Hi Sriram, I had the same problem yesterday. I could not load and watch any video. It is working fine now.

Maybe the site was busier due to temporarily making all courses available for free.

Query regarding the rating category provided below each book in the chessmood chess books recommendation page .

Hello chessmood family ,

I would like to directly ask this question to the grandmaster team of chessmood regarding the rating category given below each book in the chessmood chess books recommendation page .

Question: Like when the rating category is given 1000-1500 does it mean it's suitable for players whose online level is between 1000-1500 or its suitable for them  whose  fide level is between 1000-1500.

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Hi Ar Ray,

As many users don’t have a FIDE rating, or if they do, it will be inaccurate as many rarely play events, the ratings are based on chess.com blitz rating. 

If you play rapid, or you play on Lichess, refer to the table on the study plan below to see a rough estimate of your strength.  

https://chessmood.com/chess-study-plans

😃

Best Tactics Course

These new puzzles you guys have been adding are extremely helpful! My tactical vision is improving like crazy! Hands down best place to improve your tactics. Nothing comes even close to second from what I've seen! 

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Thanks Kyle! Much appreciated!!! Working hard for your improvement always!

😅💪

Can confirm. Got a nice list of 1st places from blitz arenas after taking Tactic Ninja.

Dutch Attack v English

I have recently played a couple of OTB rapid games (as Black) in the following line:

1 c4 e6 2 g3 f5 3 Bg2 Nf6 4 Nc3 d5 5 d3 Bd6 6 Nf3 0-0 7 0-0 c6

I really struggled to get any active play as my opponent played on the queenside and for e4. Admittedly he was stronger than me 2100 FIDE v my approx 1850.

In subsequent research I have seen plans of omitting c6 but playing dxc4 followed by Nc6 intending e5. This seems to me better than the full Stonewall but I’d be interested in other’s experience or the wisdom of our GM friends

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Can't you also play e5 earlier in this position (now or before) without d4 and get a good center?

Did you consider this? 

black openings

hello in Our different options (chessmood.com) what if black plays Bg5 ? which is more played in this position ?

1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. e5 Bd7 4. Nf3 a6 5. Bd3 Bb5 6. O-O Bxd3 7. Qxd3 Ne7 8. Bg5

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Should play h6 here, kicking the bishop out, and if they retreat, we play g5, kicking them again.

There is a similar continuation in the model games. Here is the video. https://chessmood.com/course/blackmood-openings-model-games/episode/4599

Visualisation

Hi everyone,

Im looking to improve my chess visualisation. In particular improving my ability to (in advance) spot tactics or checkmates or evaluate a position after a sequence of moves.

I’m relatively new to ChessMood so currently working through Tactics Ninja, which is fantastic, before I get onto other courses.

Any help very gratefully received; apologies if it all exists but I haven’t looked in the right place

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Tony, can you please provide more details about your level?

Also, did you already have the 1 on 1 call with a GM included in the PRO membership?😀

Alapin Sicilian cours for White ?

Can i watch  https://chessmood.com/course/counter-sicilian-alapin

As someone who wants to learn the alapin for white and this course is in the black opening section. Ty

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french attack AG variation

hello i have a question. in The Knight moves (chessmood.com) what if the opponent plays Ne2 ?

1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. e5 Bd7 4. Nf3 a6 5. Nc3 (5. Na3 Bxa3 6. bxa3 Bb5) 5... c5 6 Ne2 

also did Avetik skip white turn ?

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I am considering to choose which chessmood opening for black, and need your opinion

I am watch through these two opening and now considering choose which one is main opening for black (chessmood opening)

At the same time, I want to know what you guys playing with the black chessmood opening.

1. sicilian acceleration dragon set up
2.  French & dutch attack 

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It depends on your level.
The blackmood openings (french and dutch) are recommended for players around less than 1800 (2000 onine or similar) rating.
On the other hand, The main openings (benko and sicilian) are recommended for 1800+ players.

The advanced version of the blackmood openings are going to be added soon also.

For me, I play with the blackmood since i aint one of those advanced players (yet!!!!😅😅😅😅😅)

Accelarated Dragon

Dutch & French 

ChessPersonality.com

can i get your opinion on ChessPersonality.com a website that shows your chess personality after answering 20 questions.

i saw it in the chess.com tools section 

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this is amazing,it exactly told me what kind of player i am

A error in the courses

Hi chessmood , today i was looking at the caro - kann course and i found “This is how to play the london" keeps coming and the videos are not in autoplay.Can anyone check it?

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is anybody else facing this issue or is it just me

Seems to be bugging as well - Tactic Ninja also doesn't work

Hi all!
Sorry for the bug! Our tech team is working on it! 😅
Thanks for reporting it!

Hey everyone, 👋🏻
The issue is fixed now 😁

A doubt in the courses

Is the 100 strategic masterpieces and 100 classical games the same course because i can only find the strategic and not the classical one?Please anybody clarify my doubt

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Yes, they both are the same courses as you can also see the word "Commented Classical Games" in the background image i think they just changed the title of the course

question about a blog

I've read in How GMs Memorize Chess Opening Variations - GM Avetik Grigoryan (chessmood.com) that when you have a space advantage, you need to try to keep the pieces on the board. does the word board here means your side of the 4 ranks ?what can happen if you don't follow this principle? also i really liked that article.

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By "keeping pieces on the board" applies to the entire chessboard, not just your side of the four ranks. The reason why we retreat some pieces in our first four ranks, is because generally, thier pieces are too far to attack us. By following to this principle, you aim to:

Maximize Mobility and Coordination: Your pieces have greater mobility and can coordinate attacks more effectively.

Restrict Opponent’s Pieces: Your opponent's pieces are more restricted, limiting their activity and options.

Maintain Pressure: More pieces on the board allow you to maintain and increase pressure on your opponent's position, leading to tactical opportunities and weaknesses in their camp.

Failure to follow this principle can result in:

Loss of Advantage: Exchanging pieces a lot can lead to the loss of your space advantage as the board becomes less crowded.

Reduced Attacking Potential: Fewer pieces mean fewer attackers, making it harder to launch a successful offensive.

Easier Defense for Opponent: With fewer pieces, your opponent's defensive task becomes simpler, and they can regroup their pieces more effectively.

sign in

my friend can't sign in ches mood because of “score threshold not meet”.

what does mean this message

thank you
 

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Please tell your friend to contact support and see what we can do.
Please tell him to explain what is happening in the link below:

https://chessmood.com/contact

Thanks.😀

Chess mood events

For some reason when I try to watch a past event/stream the video always says unavailable. Can anyone help?

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Hi Samuel,
Do you have some kind of Youtube blocker? Or is Youtube blocked with your internet connection?

Because the events are kept recorded on Youtube and there should be no problem to access them… 

Can you verify this first?

Thanks a lot!😊

Just following up on this. 😃

Where you able to solve it on your part? 🤔