I didn't get help until I hit 1500. I really don't think you need a tutor until 1500 or 1600. Then again if you can improve logistically for longer then when you quit growing get a tutor, but under 1500 theres no need your just droping pieces and playing bad opening moves. Did I say bad opening moves? I still make those mistakes!!
Originally posted by MahoutThe interweb is a massive resource if you are willing and happy to look around. Surely most people who want to learn chess can use it first. The last piece of advice I took on board was "Make sure you don't drop pieces".
[b]"I didn't get help until I hit 1500."
So how did you know how the pieces moved? Surely the beginning is an ideal time to get a few tips and pointers from someone who knows what to do. It adds to the enjoyment of the game by giving some clarity and purpose to the way you play.[/b]
I'm up 100- 200 points here just trying to do that. Ridiculous but true
Learning tactics helps you to avoid dropping pieces. In the game I'm playing right now, I almost took a pawn, forking two rooks in the process, but decided that I didn't want to give away my queen.
If I hadn't practiced at the CTS, I would fall for the old bishop puts king in check and kiss my queen good bye tactic a few more times before I'd look out for it.
Originally posted by Mad RookKaleigh already did this with me early in our game. It was midnight and this old lady was tired. This teenager sent me a message which I found the next morning. She was not sure if I had actually intended making that move. It cost me dearly. So she is one alert little gal! She realized it was a stupid blunder.
Yes, in this situation, think twice before taking the piece. But, if after thinking twice, it still looks like a blunder by your opponent, then you should take the piece. If it really was a blunder, then you have the piece. And if it was a trap, then this is an opportunity to learn about the trap. Think of it as the price you pay for knowledge. 🙂
Originally posted by RoostyThat's so true, I bet I'm a 300 points better player when I don't give away a minor piece for nothing.
The interweb is a massive resource if you are willing and happy to look around. Surely most people who want to learn chess can use it first. The last piece of advice I took on board was "Make sure you don't drop pieces".
I'm up 100- 200 points here just trying to do that. Ridiculous but true