11 Feb 06
First, is this possible? If so, second please, please one of you geniuses with time on your hands, why not give me some pointers? Call me lazy, but I just can't sit down with a book. It's so tedious. Isn't there some kind of super-interactive chess software out there that takes you by the hand and turns you into a formidable endgame player etc?
12 Feb 06
Originally posted by scrumpymanjackFirst I am a worse chess player then you but this is just my view.
First, is this possible? If so, second please, please one of you geniuses with time on your hands, why not give me some pointers? Call me lazy, but I just can't sit down with a book. It's so tedious. Isn't there some kind of super-interactive chess software out there that takes you by the hand and turns you into a formidable endgame player etc?
Well if you can't be bothed to learn but want the advantages. I don't know what to suggest that will work. You could gte fritz (haven't got it but been on it before) that has a endgame training mode where it opens a situation and you have to win you could just try and master all of those.
I'm sure you could get up to 2000 with enough time and effort but if it takes the fun out of chess is it worth it?
12 Feb 06
Originally posted by scrumpymanjackGotta get a master to look over your games, and suggest a study program.
First, is this possible? If so, second please, please one of you geniuses with time on your hands, why not give me some pointers? Call me lazy, but I just can't sit down with a book. It's so tedious. Isn't there some kind of super-interactive chess software out there that takes you by the hand and turns you into a formidable endgame player etc?
I had 2 lessons from a GM a while back, and noticed a surge in my rating at ICC.
He suggested looking at a lot of games, including openings i play,as well as pointing out some errors in my thinking, and technique.
If you cant figure out whats wrong with your game, then an impartial observation from an experienced player, could be the trick
12 Feb 06
Originally posted by scrumpymanjackPay someone to teach you if you got the money.
First, is this possible? If so, second please, please one of you geniuses with time on your hands, why not give me some pointers? Call me lazy, but I just can't sit down with a book. It's so tedious. Isn't there some kind of super-interactive chess software out there that takes you by the hand and turns you into a formidable endgame player etc?
Watch DVD's if you can't stand books. I don't think dvd's will help you much though compared to reading a book. Polgar's easier on the eyes I heard the Roman althought I believe her dvd's are for players 1700 and under.
12 Feb 06
Originally posted by scrumpymanjackIf you cannot be bothered to put in the effort yourself, why would someone else want to bring you up to any possible potential you have?
First, is this possible? If so, second please, please one of you geniuses with time on your hands, why not give me some pointers? Call me lazy, but I just can't sit down with a book. It's so tedious. Isn't there some kind of super-interactive chess software out there that takes you by the hand and turns you into a formidable endgame player etc?
People have the ability to get themselves up to the standards they deserve, if they spend the time studying, and find the right books... I have no time for people looking for a quick fix.
12 Feb 06
Originally posted by welsharniePerhaps some money will help you find the time 🙂
If you cannot be bothered to put in the effort yourself, why would someone else want to bring you up to any possible potential you have?
People have the ability to get themselves up to the standards they deserve, if they spend the time studying, and find the right books... I have no time for people looking for a quick fix.
12 Feb 06
Originally posted by welsharnieHello. You need to take some lessons in reading comprehension. Where does it say in my post that I can't be bothered to put the effort in? All it says is that I can't stand sitting down with chess books. READ MORE CAREFULY NEXT TIME. In any case, the fact that you have no time is really of no consequence given that your rating is even lower than my mediocre performance. Good day, sir.
If you cannot be bothered to put in the effort yourself, why would someone else want to bring you up to any possible potential you have?
People have the ability to get themselves up to the standards they deserve, if they spend the time studying, and find the right books... I have no time for people looking for a quick fix.
12 Feb 06
Originally posted by GrandmousterThanks. This sounds like sound advice. I know my knowledge of openings and endgames is ropey at best, and my thought processes are screwed most of the time, too. So this idea could pay dividends. Thanks.
Gotta get a master to look over your games, and suggest a study program.
I had 2 lessons from a GM a while back, and noticed a surge in my rating at ICC.
He suggested looking at a lot of games, including openings i play,as well as pointing out some errors in my thinking, and technique.
If you cant figure out whats wrong with your game, then an impartial observation from an experienced player, could be the trick
12 Feb 06
At a recent rating of 1853 (I wish I was that mediocre...!) and not having the inclination to read chess books, I'd say your natural talent was so high as to not need to worry about it, to be frank. Fritz will certainly help you, but I think you could do worse than scour some of Xanthos' threads here since your rapid upward path seems to be quite similar.
12 Feb 06
Originally posted by scrumpymanjackTactics is big, and if interactive training software is what does it for you, CT Art 3.0 is spoken pretty highly of. I have only used the trial version downloaded from http://www.convekta.com/downloads.asp as I usually go from books. The full version shouldn't be hard to find from all the major chess retailers.
First, is this possible? If so, second please, please one of you geniuses with time on your hands, why not give me some pointers? Call me lazy, but I just can't sit down with a book. It's so tedious. Isn't there some kind of super-interactive chess software out there that takes you by the hand and turns you into a formidable endgame player etc?
12 Feb 06
I do think you should revise your opinion and read some of Silman's books, though - his examples are often divided up into Silman-1700, Silman-1800 and so on by rating, with examples of how players of those levels tend to think and react psychologically to specific situations...he isn't perfect, but he is perfectly readable.
12 Feb 06
Originally posted by scrumpymanjackNo problem...
Thanks. This sounds like sound advice. I know my knowledge of openings and endgames is ropey at best, and my thought processes are screwed most of the time, too. So this idea could pay dividends. Thanks.
Another thing is bad habits. I have many of those from playing mostly speed games. This is affecting my rise to 2000 otb.
Keep playing slow games, and working out the tactics. Combos are a great way to increase ones rating
12 Feb 06
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Originally posted by scrumpymanjack'Call me lazy, but I just can't sit down with a book. It's so tedious.'
Hello. You need to take some lessons in reading comprehension. Where does it say in my post that I can't be bothered to put the effort in? All it says is that I can't stand sitting down with chess books. READ MORE CAREFULY NEXT TIME. In any case, the fact that you have no time is really of no consequence given that your rating is even lower than my mediocre performance. Good day, sir.
Then you say if there was some sort of magic programme to lead you through everything, then that would be really useful. This to me means you are looking for a quick fix, rather than doing something tedious to improve your game. If only everything was that easy, and I could find a computer course to walk me through my degree, rather than having to read books and making notes in lectures. It doesn't work like that.
My rating is what it is because I haven't played enough games for my grade to plateau out. It will probably reach somewhere around 1900 at a guess, maybe more if I get back to devoting the amount of time to chess as I used to (rose to 2050 OTB until I cut down on chess to allow me to concentrate on my studies.) From your grade, I'd imagine you could easily break 2000 here if you did some graft off your own back, and play through some of the books recommended in the forum. Regardless of whether you outrate me or not, the basic principle still stands, people should try and improve themselves, and this usually requires hard work. You could get some coaching too, but you may find coaches want people who are willing to do some study themselves to consolidate what they have been taught in the lesson.
It also seems you struggle with comprehension, seeing as nowhere in my post (and it was short, so no excuses for mis-reading) did I call your performance 'mediocre'. You may notice in some of the threads here, I say that in my view, the average person can get to 1800, therefore, that makes you above average in my eyes, possibly even better if you put a bit more effort in.
Edit: In addition, when I say I have no time for people not willing to put in the effort, it is meant as a figure of speech, not as in I have no time to help you. I wouldn't even begin to claim I could coach someone of your ability.
12 Feb 06
Go over your games and see where you have problems.
Also, I think this is the time to spend on openings. Couple of the masters from our club said they had trouble getting to expert and the finally master. They learnt their openings better, learnt new openings for otb play so people couldn't book up on them and that helped them get over 2000+.
Also, if you can find someone similar to your strenght with the same goal play tons of otb games with him. Play games in the openings you guys choose to get more familiar with the plans, attack, etc....
12 Feb 06
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Originally posted by scrumpymanjackForget 2000. Stay at 1800. That's plenty strong enough. To even keep a 2000 rating once you've gotten there, you have to study every day an hour a day and play in competitive tournaments against other players rated in that area. This grandmaster wrote an article on getting to 2000. That type of rating has to be maintained. You're never going to make much money with your chess other than a few good chess tournament showings, so why would you even want to get to 2000? It's way time consuming.
First, is this possible? If so, second please, please one of you geniuses with time on your hands, why not give me some pointers? Call me lazy, but I just can't sit down with a book. It's so tedious. Isn't there some kind of super-interactive chess software out there that takes you by the hand and turns you into a formidable endgame player etc?