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By *phrodite OP Woman
over a year ago
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An unusual request perhaps but I am appealing to the collective knowledge of the forum posters.
What is the best way of moving from relative beginner to more intermediate without spending hours on a laptop? |
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By *phrodite OP Woman
over a year ago
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"I’m afraid that it just happens with experience and studying patterns maybe find a chess partner to practice with.
In fact, would strip chess work?  "
Hahaha 
How do you find a chess partner? Sounds easy enough but how would you recommend? |
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By *tue555Man
over a year ago
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"An unusual request perhaps but I am appealing to the collective knowledge of the forum posters.
What is the best way of moving from relative beginner to more intermediate without spending hours on a laptop? "
Study games moves, start game, mid game, end game. Although most try and ho straight to the end game. Study gambits. Need to plan atleat 2 moves ahead hope this helps |
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"I’m afraid that it just happens with experience and studying patterns maybe find a chess partner to practice with.
In fact, would strip chess work?
Hahaha
How do you find a chess partner? Sounds easy enough but how would you recommend? "
Start a thread by asking for local chess players?  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I’m afraid that it just happens with experience and studying patterns maybe find a chess partner to practice with.
In fact, would strip chess work?
Hahaha
How do you find a chess partner? Sounds easy enough but how would you recommend? "
Same as getting serious about swinging. Join a club? |
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"An unusual request perhaps but I am appealing to the collective knowledge of the forum posters.
What is the best way of moving from relative beginner to more intermediate without spending hours on a laptop? "
Learn opening book lines
Watch games on youtube
Watch josh waitzkin narrate classic games (also on youtube - okd chessmaster 2000 game) |
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"An unusual request perhaps but I am appealing to the collective knowledge of the forum posters.
What is the best way of moving from relative beginner to more intermediate without spending hours on a laptop?
Study games moves, start game, mid game, end game. Although most try and ho straight to the end game. Study gambits. Need to plan atleat 2 moves ahead hope this helps"
I agree about planning ahead. To me this is key in scrabble and chess. |
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By *phrodite OP Woman
over a year ago
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Thanks, guys - I am looking at finding a local club that meets not just online as part of it (for me) the human face to face interaction. My father taught me but I want to get better at it - love the logic and the fact you have to think several steps ahead.  |
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I'd say learning a couple of openings so you don't fall into too much trouble early on
If you play online, analyse your games for mistakes
Also completing puzzles will help with pattern recognition |
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By *phrodite OP Woman
over a year ago
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"I'd say learning a couple of openings so you don't fall into too much trouble early on
If you play online, analyse your games for mistakes
Also completing puzzles will help with pattern recognition"
What sort of puzzles? I mean I am quite good at puzzles but I am not good enough at chess? |
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By *tue555Man
over a year ago
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"Thanks, guys - I am looking at finding a local club that meets not just online as part of it (for me) the human face to face interaction. My father taught me but I want to get better at it - love the logic and the fact you have to think several steps ahead. "
If you can evaluate your opponents likely move , and have a counter move ready depending on which way they go the your well on your way |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Imo puzzles plus palying people who are willing to share where they think you went wrong. The whole "think 5 moves ahead" means the mistake was probably earlier than you thought |
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By *phrodite OP Woman
over a year ago
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"Thanks, guys - I am looking at finding a local club that meets not just online as part of it (for me) the human face to face interaction. My father taught me but I want to get better at it - love the logic and the fact you have to think several steps ahead.
If you can evaluate your opponents likely move , and have a counter move ready depending on which way they go the your well on your way"
Maybe I do need a patient, chess-playing boyfriend after all |
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By *phrodite OP Woman
over a year ago
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"Imo puzzles plus palying people who are willing to share where they think you went wrong. The whole "think 5 moves ahead" means the mistake was probably earlier than you thought "
That does sound a good idea... I just need to find those people. |
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By *phrodite OP Woman
over a year ago
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"You chose the wrong game. It will not happen without spending hours and hours of learning."
I don't mind learning and getting better slowly - I just prefer to do it face to face. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Imo puzzles plus palying people who are willing to share where they think you went wrong. The whole "think 5 moves ahead" means the mistake was probably earlier than you thought
That does sound a good idea... I just need to find those people. "
Meetup? |
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By *phrodite OP Woman
over a year ago
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"Imo puzzles plus palying people who are willing to share where they think you went wrong. The whole "think 5 moves ahead" means the mistake was probably earlier than you thought
That does sound a good idea... I just need to find those people.
Meetup? "
Will have a look, thank you |
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"I'd say learning a couple of openings so you don't fall into too much trouble early on
If you play online, analyse your games for mistakes
Also completing puzzles will help with pattern recognition
What sort of puzzles? I mean I am quite good at puzzles but I am not good enough at chess? "
chess.com has a puzzles section you complete against the clock |
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"You chose the wrong game. It will not happen without spending hours and hours of learning.
I don't mind learning and getting better slowly - I just prefer to do it face to face."
There are chess coaches for 1 to 1 but this is an expensive option. I know of coaches who teach at schools classes of 20 and 30 pupils per hour. Maybe there are coaches who teach classes of adults. In this way, it could be cheaper. Try Google to see whether there is such an option for you. |
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By *phrodite OP Woman
over a year ago
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"I'd say learning a couple of openings so you don't fall into too much trouble early on
If you play online, analyse your games for mistakes
Also completing puzzles will help with pattern recognition
What sort of puzzles? I mean I am quite good at puzzles but I am not good enough at chess?
chess.com has a puzzles section you complete against the clock"
Oh that sounds exactly what I need. Thanks |
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"I'd say learning a couple of openings so you don't fall into too much trouble early on
If you play online, analyse your games for mistakes
Also completing puzzles will help with pattern recognition
What sort of puzzles? I mean I am quite good at puzzles but I am not good enough at chess?
chess.com has a puzzles section you complete against the clock
Oh that sounds exactly what I need. Thanks "
It also has lessons starting from beginner level, well worth the £5/month for it imo |
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By *dalisqueWoman
over a year ago
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There are chess apps where you play against other people who are also on the app.
I used to use the play with friends one as it connected to the book of face and I could play people I knew.xx |
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By *phrodite OP Woman
over a year ago
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"There are chess apps where you play against other people who are also on the app.
I used to use the play with friends one as it connected to the book of face and I could play people I knew.xx"
Brilliant, yet another really great idea to follow up. Thank you xx |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"An unusual request perhaps but I am appealing to the collective knowledge of the forum posters.
What is the best way of moving from relative beginner to more intermediate without spending hours on a laptop? "
Hmm tricky, practice and more practice for me but I prefer to play against people rather then the computer. If it a computer your playing. Try mimicking it ‘s moves to begin with. It’ll always trade pieces so try to ensure the trade works in your favour i.e a valuable piece of its for a less valuable piece of yours. Slowly you’ll be able to recognise patterns in the way it plays. If it against a person there a few simple strategies you can look up that’ll help against other beginners or novices. Hope that helps x |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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YouTube strat
There’s a video out there brake down movie by move on a win strat witch will work on all new to intermediate players
It’s only once you hit high level and someone knows the counter to it will you get stuck
YouTube the death off true skill |
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By (user no longer on site)
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The best way to improve your chess game is to play against far better opponents.I used to play chess every evening with a friend and we both became fairly good, but when we joined the chess club at school it soon became apparent that we weren't as good as we thought we were, but in time our game moved up a level or two. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"An unusual request perhaps but I am appealing to the collective knowledge of the forum posters.
What is the best way of moving from relative beginner to more intermediate without spending hours on a laptop? "
Spend hours on a chess board! |
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"An unusual request perhaps but I am appealing to the collective knowledge of the forum posters.
What is the best way of moving from relative beginner to more intermediate without spending hours on a laptop? "
Play and play... Use chess.com app.. Use the tutorials... YouTube tutorials... Only way to improve is play and learn. |
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Havent played it in a while now.
Ive played in a few online tournaments over the years yahoo chess as it was known.
A good friend played it but didnt know I did, We had plenty of hard battles together in the evening.
Everyone plays differently though you can play online for free. |
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"Play and play... Use chess.com app.. Use the tutorials... YouTube tutorials... Only way to improve is play and learn. "
prefer where you login via a site not via an app
chess.org is via a login but you can play as a guest as well
both you can play for free and invite a friend to play with registration I think for a friend |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I know thsi is off topic but have you see the film
The Queen's Gambit?
Such a great film!
The title refers to the Queen's Gambit - a chess opening."
It is brilliant |
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"I know thsi is off topic but have you see the film
The Queen's Gambit?
Such a great film!
The title refers to the Queen's Gambit - a chess opening."
I always find it exciting watching a good opening. |
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"I know thsi is off topic but have you see the film
The Queen's Gambit?
Such a great film!
The title refers to the Queen's Gambit - a chess opening.
I always find it exciting watching a good opening. "
yes...then you'll love this film |
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By *phrodite OP Woman
over a year ago
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Thanks everybody for the many, diverse (chuckles) tips, some are hysterically funny and others really helpful. I am going to investigate further and see what pops up and is helpful.
Really appreciate the comments - all of them
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"Thanks everybody for the many, diverse (chuckles) tips, some are hysterically funny and others really helpful. I am going to investigate further and see what pops up and is helpful.
Really appreciate the comments - all of them
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Feel free to drop me a message if you fancy a game online |
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"Thanks everybody for the many, diverse (chuckles) tips, some are hysterically funny and others really helpful. I am going to investigate further and see what pops up and is helpful.
Really appreciate the comments - all of them
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Some pubs and costas even have chess sets.... Could combine playing with each others pieces with a coffee and a sparkling social too |
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By (user no longer on site)
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I go through phases of playing, and have played some Fab people, I use chess com..
they do lessons, play computer and also other players… having met some fellow chess players here its been great through lockdown.
I wish i was better but it’s great game |
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By *phrodite OP Woman
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"Thanks everybody for the many, diverse (chuckles) tips, some are hysterically funny and others really helpful. I am going to investigate further and see what pops up and is helpful.
Really appreciate the comments - all of them
Some pubs and costas even have chess sets.... Could combine playing with each others pieces with a coffee and a sparkling social too "
Again a really useful tip - mind you, right now I would be a bit embarrassed to do it in public (playing chess that is!) as while I am aware of castling I am doing it at the wrong time...
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By *phrodite OP Woman
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"I go through phases of playing, and have played some Fab people, I use chess com..
they do lessons, play computer and also other players… having met some fellow chess players here its been great through lockdown.
I wish i was better but it’s great game"
Chess.com - had a quick glance last night - there is so much on there... thank you |
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By (user no longer on site)
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I love chess and played online quite a lot during lockdown. If anyone on Fab ever wants a game on chesscom or instantchess then please get in touch, and I'm not that good ! |
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"Thanks everybody for the many, diverse (chuckles) tips, some are hysterically funny and others really helpful. I am going to investigate further and see what pops up and is helpful.
Really appreciate the comments - all of them
Some pubs and costas even have chess sets.... Could combine playing with each others pieces with a coffee and a sparkling social too
Again a really useful tip - mind you, right now I would be a bit embarrassed to do it in public (playing chess that is!) as while I am aware of castling I am doing it at the wrong time...
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Yes castleing is a little like dp..you have to be careful to put the right bits in the right places at the same time...and you can only do it when you're good and ready...but don't leave it too late. |
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By *phrodite OP Woman
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"Thanks everybody for the many, diverse (chuckles) tips, some are hysterically funny and others really helpful. I am going to investigate further and see what pops up and is helpful.
Really appreciate the comments - all of them
Some pubs and costas even have chess sets.... Could combine playing with each others pieces with a coffee and a sparkling social too
Again a really useful tip - mind you, right now I would be a bit embarrassed to do it in public (playing chess that is!) as while I am aware of castling I am doing it at the wrong time...
Yes castleing is a little like dp..you have to be careful to put the right bits in the right places at the same time...and you can only do it when you're good and ready...but don't leave it too late. "
Story of my life!!! |
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By *phrodite OP Woman
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"I love chess and played online quite a lot during lockdown. If anyone on Fab ever wants a game on chesscom or instantchess then please get in touch, and I'm not that good ! "
I have had quite a few messages - looks like there is already a fab crew on chess.com |
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By *phrodite OP Woman
over a year ago
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"Thanks for this op. I used to play lots but this has inspired me to try again.
Have you watched the Queens Gambit? "
Not yet, but had several recommendations... I will look for that as well. Thanks |
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"I love chess and played online quite a lot during lockdown. If anyone on Fab ever wants a game on chesscom or instantchess then please get in touch, and I'm not that good !
I have had quite a few messages - looks like there is already a fab crew on chess.com "
Another Good thing with chess. Com is it will correct your mistakes... Or tell you when you're making mistakes... And it scores you too so you can see how your tactics and strategies are improving over time. |
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By *phrodite OP Woman
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"I love chess and played online quite a lot during lockdown. If anyone on Fab ever wants a game on chesscom or instantchess then please get in touch, and I'm not that good !
I have had quite a few messages - looks like there is already a fab crew on chess.com
Another Good thing with chess. Com is it will correct your mistakes... Or tell you when you're making mistakes... And it scores you too so you can see how your tactics and strategies are improving over time. "
Profile created - onwards, upwards with my castling |
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I dont like playing chess online. A huge part of the enjoyment of the game for me is seeing and hopefully reading the other player face, body language and reactions. Face to face across a boards adds the vital extra human element for me. Likewise I hate playing against computers. Computers just calculate. Humans make errors and are unpredictable. That element for me is far intresting and realistic.
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"I love chess and played online quite a lot during lockdown. If anyone on Fab ever wants a game on chesscom or instantchess then please get in touch, and I'm not that good !
I have had quite a few messages - looks like there is already a fab crew on chess.com
Another Good thing with chess. Com is it will correct your mistakes... Or tell you when you're making mistakes... And it scores you too so you can see how your tactics and strategies are improving over time. Profile created - onwards, upwards with my castling "
Yay well done.... |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Now I have more of my own time (newly single) I have just downloaded chess.com app. I used to play at school. I recently heard that a good way to improve is to get a book of chess openings which I'm about to go library to do. |
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Try playing players above you ability, I used to play alot, but find it hard to find those interested these days.
But I also played and won (sometimes easily), so I was playing people of less ability. I went to a chess club in a social club and was beating in minutes. So perhaps you can find a local club near you. |
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