There are many different aspects to Chess that are worth studying in order to become a better player. I don’t think you can really get better until you cover most of them. The three that get mentioned the most, I think, are Openi... Read more »
So after studying tactics for about a week, I went up above 1200 for the first time since I started. My happiness was short-lived, however, as halfway through most of my games against 1200+ players, I felt like my opponents suddenly pulled o... Read more »
What does your rating reflect? So many people think of their rating as "points", and get upset if they win or lose "points". I think your rating is sort of like an indication of your growth (as a Chess player in thi... Read more »
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