Originally posted by Dragon FireI don't understand. It seems you are out to get me.
Practice what you preach.
Everything in moderation and you will get better.
Too much and you will get tired, confused and bored.
My OTB rating peaked at 2050, 20 years ago. I studied lots then, especially opening theory as it was usually small mistakes in the opening that slaughtered me. Most players from 1700+ have a reasonable grasp of tactics ...[text shortened]... o 2050 or not!
I will be pleased for any comments you have that can improve upon this.
Like I told you before, right now I don't care about getting to 2000. I'm happy with where I am right now.
Originally posted by RahimKHave been to Nairobi but not Mombasa.
Ah, I lived in Mombasa Kenya, 1982 - 1990.
and I am not out to get you. Just enjoy a lively discussion.
Please take everything in the way it is intended. Friendly banter only (I hope).
The advice and assistance you are trying to give less capable players is understood and appreciated. I actually try and do likewise which is why I will play opponents 400+ points below me from time to time.
My capability has slipped over the years and I suspect my ELO rating is only about 1800 now.
Originally posted by Dragon FireNairobi was very nice. I've been then couple times at least when I was little. It was very developed and modern.
Have been to Nairobi but not Mombasa.
and I am not out to get you. Just enjoy a lively discussion.
Please take everything in the way it is intended. Friendly banter only (I hope).
The advice and assistance you are trying to give less capable players is understood and appreciated. I actually try and do likewise which is why I will play opponents ...[text shortened]...
My capability has slipped over the years and I suspect my ELO rating is only about 1800 now.
As for the discussion, I'm not sure what we are discussing. You seem to be talking about 2000 but I don't care about getting to 2000 anymore.
I guess the thread is misleading, I'm back meant I'm read chess material and play fun chess games against my student. Before I had completely stopped chess for 3 months. The only thing I would do was come on here once in a while and post something but never look at the chess games people posted.
Originally posted by RahimKChess doesn't matter much! Its fun, not life or death.
Thanks, I don't really remeber much disagreeing. Just little things which don't matter much 🙂
As is this forum.
When you decide to play chess again feel free to challenge me, I'd enjoy a friendly game with a little light hearted banter. I expect my rating to still be hovering around 1800, although if I can resist the temptation to play too many games too fast I might get it to 1900 or so.
If I drop below 1700 I will give up chess.
Originally posted by Dragon FireYour on for the future If I do start back up on here. I hope we can sample your 1.a4 or 1.h4 openings 🙂
Chess doesn't matter much! Its fun, not life or death.
As is this forum.
When you decide to play chess again feel free to challenge me, I'd enjoy a friendly game with a little light hearted banter. I expect my rating to still be hovering around 1800, although if I can resist the temptation to play too many games too fast I might get it to 1900 or so.
If I drop below 1700 I will give up chess.