I do okay, but lose a lot. It seems that I always see the move that I should have made just after I hit the move button. And it always seems that there is one move that really screws me.
I guess that this is just whining and that I should read a few good books on chess.
But boy is it frustrating when you can pinpoint the point that you lost the game and it wasn't at checkmate.
Originally posted by CliffLandinI'm not a good chess player!
I do okay, but lose a lot. It seems that I always see the move that I should have made just after I hit the move button. And it always seems that there is one move that really screws me.
I guess that this is just whining ...[text shortened]... oint the point that you lost the game and it wasn't at checkmate.
Welcome to the club! We meet on Wednesdays around 7. I'll get you an I.D. card and one of our really cool jackets. 🙂
But boy is it frustrating when you can pinpoint the point that you lost the game and it wasn't at checkmate.
Sounds like you're well on your way to improving. At least now you can pinpoint the move(s) that caused the loss. I can remember a time when I didn't have a clue why I lost.
Doesn't look like you require good books at the moment. If it is just a case of seeing the move you should have made after you have pressed move, then you should slow down (I should follow my own advice!). 🙂
On each move, avoid the move button, think about the move. Make notes if you have to, then make the move when you are really sure. Once you have managed that, then think about books on strategy.
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Originally posted by CliffLandinUse the Analyze Board link.
I do okay, but lose a lot. It seems that I always see the move that I should have made just after I hit the move button. And it always seems that there is one move that really screws me.
I guess that this is just whining ...[text shortened]... oint the point that you lost the game and it wasn't at checkmate.
Make your move there first, then move for your opponent.
Originally posted by CliffLandinA lot of advice could be given here, but (and it's a big but) if you don't start correctly you are forever chasing that bad postion you got yourself into, so start at getting your opening right.
I do okay, but lose a lot. It seems that I always see the move that I should have made just after I hit the move button. And it always seems that there is one move that really screws me.
I guess that this is just whining and that I should read a few good books on chess.
But boy is it frustrating when you can pinpoint the point that you lost the game and it wasn't at checkmate.
Hey- Im not really good a chess either- Im actually really horrible...so if ya wanna win against somebody, you could definately win against me. Anyway- I think that taking notes really helps me concentrate on what I have to do if my opponant does a certain thing- like what I am supposed to do, for example if the other person moves their rook a few places over- just to keep me on track. I dont know if that helped...but hey- im not very good at chess either!🙂