Originally posted by ivan2908you need to focus hard to gain points, simply doing lots of puzzles won't cut it. clyk has done 90K problems, and he's exactly where he was at 30K (when I noticed him the first time). same thing with oberdan, they don't gain points because they let themselves off easy. I've gained 600 points so far, and there's no sign of a plateau. it gets a lot harder at 1500 though...
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I improved. But only with 3000 tries. After I beat wormwood with 100k tries I will probably get to 1450. Must go now, only 97000 problems to do.😲
I share my profile with my 7 yr old, although it's not readily apparent looking at the graphic profile who's curve is going up or down : ). Slowly improving towards 1200.
My question- quicker is better in terms of points scored, but I tell my son to take his time and wait until he understands the tactic before he moves. I even try to shield him from the points aspect- since he often solves a tactic but takes so much time he loses points. I figure he'll get quicker when he recognizes situations quicker (back rank, check then take, etc). Is this good advice for adults (me) as well?
Also, I feel like I'm learning to look for checks (on myself and then on my opponent) *first*, since so many of the tactics I'm on involve checks. Is there lots of tactics involving check at higher levels as well?
Originally posted by HeyDrezaSince they are free, why would you do that?
I share my profile with my 7 yr old, although it's not readily apparent looking at the graphic profile who's curve is going up or down : ). Slowly improving towards 1200.
My question- quicker is better in terms of points scored, but I tell my son to take his time and wait until he understands the tactic before he moves. I even try to shield him from the ...[text shortened]... s I'm on involve checks. Is there lots of tactics involving check at higher levels as well?
Originally posted by HeyDrezaFaster is usually better, but you've got to make sure you understand what you're doing. Taking blind guesses or making a move without knowing how to proceed after that is usually a very bad thing: you might win some lucky points that way, but it won't help you improve your chess. Having some intuition is nice and all, but it's wasted if you can't back it up with decent calculations. I suppose that advice works for both children and adults - even more for the latter, since they're usually slower learners. 😛
My question- quicker is better in terms of points scored, but I tell my son to take his time and wait until he understands the tactic before he moves. I even try to shield him from the points aspect- since he often solves a tactic but takes so much time he loses points. I figure he'll get quicker when he recognizes situations quicker (back rank, check then ...[text shortened]... ics I'm on involve checks. Is there lots of tactics involving check at higher levels as well?
And yeah, a lot of puzzles involve checks. Looking for unprotected pieces also helps, too: it's a very common theme.
Originally posted by HeyDrezayep, that's very good advice. and yes, the higher you get, the more there are decoy moves etc. to throw you off.
I share my profile with my 7 yr old, although it's not readily apparent looking at the graphic profile who's curve is going up or down : ). Slowly improving towards 1200.
My question- quicker is better in terms of points scored, but I tell my son to take his time and wait until he understands the tactic before he moves. I even try to shield him from the ...[text shortened]... s I'm on involve checks. Is there lots of tactics involving check at higher levels as well?