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09 Dec 04
09 Dec 04
I have a great book for you. You will get a TON ouot of this book. I just read it. The Amateur's Mind by Silman. I know you have said books don't help....I can assure you this one will. It doesn't deal so much with the strategies of chess...it deals with decision-making and planning at the chess board...When I started reading it, you were the first person I thought of.
09 Dec 04
Originally posted by KWCoronaMateulose iv got a book for you, with many suggestions. "120 days of Sodomy" by Marquis de Sade.
I have a great book for you. You will get a TON ouot of this book. I just read it. The Amateur's Mind by Silman. I know you have said books don't help....I can assure you this one will. It doesn't deal so much with the strategies of chess...it deals with decision-making and planning at the chess board...When I started reading it, you were the first person I thought of.
09 Dec 04
Originally posted by KWCoronaI have no problem with that aspect of the game, in fact I get so caught up with my long term plans that I overlook opponents little tactical tricks. That's my problem, defending against tactics, now if you can find a book that helps to defend against tactics and avoid blunders, that's what I need. Unfortunenately, most books only teach you how to use tactics, but not to defend against them.
I have a great book for you. You will get a TON ouot of this book. I just read it. The Amateur's Mind by Silman. I know you have said books don't help....I can assure you this one will. It doesn't deal so much with the strategies of chess...it deals with decision-making and planning at the chess board...When I started reading it, you were the first person I thought of.
09 Dec 04
Originally posted by mateuloseHi Mateulose,
I have no problem with that aspect of the game, in fact I get so caught up with my long term plans that I overlook opponents little tactical tricks. That's my problem, defending against tactics, now if you can find a book that helps to defend against tactics and avoid blunders, that's what I need. Unfortunenately, most books only teach you how to use tactics, but not to defend against them.
You could always try limiting tactics in your games. Choosing openings that limit tactical shots and playing a slower, positional style might benefit you in the longterm. Of course it also limits your tactics. But if it stops you from blundering or missing a tactical shot from your opponent then you may find it to your liking.
09 Dec 04
Originally posted by wibAre you saying I should play the French defense against e4, the Lasker QGD against d4, and Queen's Pawn opening London System as white? Personally I think the opening makes little difference, tactical players will pit a lot of traps no matter the opening. . .
Hi Mateulose,
You could always try limiting tactics in your games. Choosing openings that limit tactical shots and playing a slower, positional style might benefit you in the longterm. Of course it also limits your tactics. But if it stops you from blundering or missing a tactical shot from your opponent then you may find it to your liking.
09 Dec 04
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Originally posted by mateuloseAre you silly ? Play positional openings Caro Kann for example.
Are you saying I should play the French defense against e4, the Lasker QGD against d4, and Queen's Pawn opening London System as white? Personally I think the opening makes little difference, tactical players will pit a lot of traps no matter the opening. . .
I know a fair few sacs in most positional openings, but traps and tactics, nope.
09 Dec 04
Originally posted by mateuloseFor the last time, the French is not boring. You will think that until you get crushed by a kingside attack....then you look like a fool.
Are you saying I should play the French defense against e4, the Lasker QGD against d4, and Queen's Pawn opening London System as white? Personally I think the opening makes little difference, tactical players will pit a lot of traps no matter the opening. . .
09 Dec 04
Originally posted by mateuloseDan Heiseman's 'Looking For Trouble' would be ideal for you, a book dedicated to spotting and meeting tactical threats:
I have no problem with that aspect of the game, in fact I get so caught up with my long term plans that I overlook opponents little tactical tricks. That's my problem, defending against tactics, now if you can find a book that helps to defend against tactics and avoid blunders, that's what I need. Unfortunenately, most books only teach you how to use tactics, but not to defend against them.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/1888690186/qid=1102582168/sr=8-1/ref=pd_csp_1/104-1160332-7010321?v=glance&s=books&n=507846
09 Dec 04
Originally posted by mateuloseI'd say the Caro-Kann, Slav, and the London. Against c4 I'd play c6 and transpose it away from the English. Against f4 answer with d5. Yes, all openings can get tricky, but by playing them often you'll learn to steer away from unclear tactical situations.
Are you saying I should play the French defense against e4, the Lasker QGD against d4, and Queen's Pawn opening London System as white? Personally I think the opening makes little difference, tactical players will pit a lot of traps no matter the opening. . .
You really only have 2 choices here; learn to steer the openings into closed and complicated positions with lots of positional manuevering, or keep trying to get better at tactics through study and practice.
God luck either way you go! Although I suppose you could do both?
09 Dec 04
Originally posted by wibBoth would probably be better, I'll continue my intensive tactical studies, but at the same time, I will use the Caro-Kann. The problem with the Caro, is, IMHO, is it is more complicated then it looks. Many games of Caro I'm left puzzled WHERE the King should be castled, or if it should be castled at all. Even when I check out GM Caro games, I don't understand why the GM castles the black king queenside, kingside, or not at all. Second of all, the duo vs the mini chain, the main positional feet of the opening, just seems awful for black, that mini chain is powerless at doing much of anything but standing pat, there are little liberating levers.
I'd say the Caro-Kann, Slav, and the London. Against c4 I'd play c6 and transpose it away from the English. Against f4 answer with d5. Yes, all openings can get tricky, but by playing them often you'll learn to steer away from unclear tactical situations.
You really only have 2 choices here; learn to steer the openings into closed and complicated posi ...[text shortened]... nd practice.
God luck either way you go! Although I suppose you could do both?
And last but not least. I am a Stenitz like player, if white has a better pawn structure then me, I consider myself losing. With the Sicilian, as tough as it is to defend against with black, my pawn structure is simply better if I can hold the fort, while with the Caro, it's yucky, a drawish ending.
11 Dec 04
Originally posted by mateuloseWell, I think this book is still for you because one of the biggest themes in his book is the effort to eliminate your opponant's counterplay while enhancing your plans. The idea is to show amateur players where they let the opponant back into games that with proper thought should be a piece of cake.
I have no problem with that aspect of the game, in fact I get so caught up with my long term plans that I overlook opponents little tactical tricks. That's my problem, defending against tactics, now if you can find a book that helps to defend against tactics and avoid blunders, that's what I need. Unfortunenately, most books only teach you how to use tactics, but not to defend against them.