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Who at RHP applies this method?
Just trying to get an idea how you guys plan your games
Just trying to get an idea how you guys plan your games
Originally posted by YugaTherein lies the rub. If I could better learn to recognise and also exploit those imbalances and weaknesses I'd be a much better positional player (defensively and offensively). +2000 players on this site have that ability in greater abundance than others. Any reading on this issue would be welcome.
What, precisely, is the Silman planning method?
I certainly subscribe to Silman's advice that you should always play with a plan, which I read in his book, "Reassess Your Chess." I recommend this book, and it certainly seems popular among chessplayers, at least, on this site.
I definitely agree with his advice that you should play the position as the pos ...[text shortened]... ttack your opponents weak points - I guess, accentuate the imbalances, to your advantage.
Originally posted by YugaI dunno, most books I know of are supposed to take people up to your level. Since you are rated about 1900, maybe you should hire a coach? If that's too expensive (which in most cases, it is) maybe you should buy The Chess Exam by Igor Khmelnitsky. An addition to finding your weaknesses, that book also offers good books to improve induvidual aspects of your game for all levels, from u1200 to 2500.
What, precisely, is the Silman planning method?
I certainly subscribe to Silman's advice that you should always play with a plan, which I read in his book, "Reassess Your Chess." I recommend this book, and it certainly seems popular among chessplayers, at least, on this site.
I definitely agree with his advice that you should play the position as the pos ...[text shortened]... help make me a Grandmaster (i.e. a significiantly stronger player), I'd appreciate it). 🙂
Originally posted by chesskid001Did my post on here get deleted?!
I dunno, most books I know of are supposed to take people up to your level. Since you are rated about 1900, maybe you should hire a coach? If that's too expensive (which in most cases, it is) maybe you should buy The Chess Exam by Igor Khmelnitsky. An addition to finding your weaknesses, that book also offers good books to improve induvidual aspects of your game for all levels, from u1200 to 2500.