14 May 07
I've noticed most strategy books I come across are geared toward white (King's Indian Attack, Queens Gambit, etc.)
I play only as black because I enjoy flipping the script on the unsuspecting.
Can anyone please point me in the direction of a good offensive defense strategy for black?
A book rec. would be wonderful. Thank you.
-nihilismor 😞
14 May 07
Originally posted by nihilismorBronsteins on The King's Indian.
I've noticed most strategy books I come across are geared toward white (King's Indian Attack, Queens Gambit, etc.)
I play only as black because I enjoy flipping the script on the unsuspecting.
Can anyone please point me in the direction of a good offensive defense strategy for black?
A book rec. would be wonderful. Thank you.
-nihilismor 😞
Starting out: The King's Indian by Joel Gallagher.
How to Defeat the Smith-Morra Gambit...
I got them all on pdf format
14 May 07
I would personally advise you to play everything. Kasparov won games as both black and white not because of the opening but he knew what to do after the book line ends. Getting a book on how to beat opening xyz will not get the bull off the ice.
I've said it before and I'll say it again, play solidly anticipating your opponents moves and you will be amazed how far you can go.
22 May 07
Originally posted by z00tThank you z00t,
I would personally advise you to play everything. . . . Getting a book on how to beat opening xyz will not get the bull off the ice.
I've said it before and I'll say it again, play solidly anticipating your opponents moves and you will be amazed how far you can go.
I already do all that which you witfuly suggested, but still am trying to push through 1300 in a comeback from my 1100.
Regardless of the fact that I havent played as white once since I've been a member, that naggingly low rating of mine shows that, though I've been playing since a child, I am still an amateur.
22 May 07
Originally posted by nihilismorstrategy is not your problem, lack of tactical training is. start doing tactical puzzles (preferably) daily, and you'll hit 1500 faster than you can say "bottleneck."
Regardless of the fact that I havent played as white once since I've been a member, that naggingly low rating of mine shows that, though I've been playing since a child, I am still an amateur.
well in a few months anyway.
here's a good free site for it:
http://chess.emrald.net/index.php
22 May 07
Originally posted by wormwoodi signed on there...thanks for the info..
strategy is not your problem, lack of tactical training is. start doing tactical puzzles (preferably) daily, and you'll hit 1500 faster than you can say "bottleneck."
well in a few months anyway.
here's a good free site for it:
http://chess.emrald.net/index.php
22 May 07
Originally posted by jvanhinedon't let the time control rush you, just do the problems at your own pace, regardless of your rating. aim for about 83-85% correct, that's about 1 wrong out of every 6 problems. about 67% will give you the best rating, but you won't learn much over time, because you're essentially guessing. the more accurate you are, the more you learn, but it also cuts down the amount of problems you'll be able to sustain daily. 85% is a compromise on that, but it yields the best gain in my experience.
doh, i got a few good ones but i feel rushed and make mistakes....
22 May 07
Originally posted by nihilismorLatvian Gambit vs. Schliemann Defence. There is the match-up of the week.
I've noticed most strategy books I come across are geared toward white (King's Indian Attack, Queens Gambit, etc.)
I play only as black because I enjoy flipping the script on the unsuspecting.
Can anyone please point me in the direction of a good offensive defense strategy for black?
A book rec. would be wonderful. Thank you.
-nihilismor 😞
For you I recommend playing semi-suicidal variations of KID.