Well, it was inevitable. Having started many years ago as a purely tactical player, throwing pieces at the enemy until I had only my elbow and an ear lobe to deliver checkmate... for some reason I turned into a fussy, cautious positional player... Read more »
There I go writing about what works for me in terms of improving my chess - even in the lean times when one's grade yo-yo for whatever pscho-emotional reasons (or simply because you left a piece en prise Buster!). Anyway, having posted 'Where's M... Read more »
I am reliably informed by a rather weasel-like opponent that what I write here is strictly for my eyes only and will not be privy to others who desire to improve their chess beyond a few grade points here and there. Whilst this is not the Philos... Read more »
Have you ever noticed that some players have got these enormously high grades that even a super grandmaster would be proud of? Well, these grades are impressive and the people with them have obviously worked very hard for them. However, to what ... Read more »
Since joining Chess.com I have seen my grade rise and rise to 2051, settling to around 1900ish, though I have always felt it should be between 1850-1900. However, of late, I would add approximately 50 to 100 points to that range - except when ... Read more »
Hi all. I have long been the guy who did kind of ok in a chess tournament in the days when I played frequently. I am sure there are a few of you guys who emphathise with all this. I always dreamt of being in the top section of the top team - b... Read more »
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