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We somehow lost the thread we had going. If your game was in there and no one helped, apologies. Please post it again. This thread is designed for you to do what it says, post your games and await member advice. A good way to get someone to help you is to help them, We also have coaches in this group that will help when they can. Have your PGN ready, go to the reply window and click the diagram icon, It's easy....

Those of you who have made it up to Lesson005 in my program have seen my recommendation to take up the King's Indian Attack as White. Essentially, your first 10 moves or so are the same, almost no matter what Black plays. This saves you study time learning how to play against other Black defenses should ou open 1.e4 or 1. d4. Then, you may use this saved time to work on other aspects of your game. What I have done is started a number of Online games here at Chess.com utilizing the KIA. I am playing this opening to help teach it to you. Ideally, I would like to make videos for all of them, but right now, it isn't feasible as they do take up a fair amount of my time. Just looking at them will give you an idea of the types of middle games White can acquire. The videos already made will explain some of the ideas. In this thread, I will post the games as they finish, with a few brief comments. Have a look at them. They tend to lead to level positions and you may draw a bit more often than normal, but hey, that's ok, you aren't losing! If you can hold a stronger player to a draw, that's success, and rating points! Also, I have a Live games series going on my website and a fw KIA's have been played and videos are ready to go. Here's the link, examine at your leisure: http://aww-rats.webs.com/playmelive.htm In the game with corey561, I commited one of my patented one move blunders, but he promptly returned the favor, and then timed out of all his games. I am going to make chess masters out of all of you! Here is a 15 5 game unrated game I played recently with PawnPusher3: Ok, more games coming, as they complete.

Copy, (print) and share BENEFITS Of PLAYING CHESS Chess is a game for people of all ages . You can learn to play at any age and in chess, unlike many sports, you don't ever have to retire. Age or disability is also not a factor when you're looking for an opponent -- young, old, or disabled can play one another. Chess develops memory. Many players memorize different opening variations and end game situations. Players also learn to recognize various patterns and remember lengthy variations. Chess improves concentration. Chess develops logical thinking. Just requires some understanding of logical strategy. For example, you will learn the importance of bringing your pieces out into the game at the beginning, to keep your King safe, not to make weaknesses in your position or blunder away your pieces. Mistakes are inevitable and chest, like life is a never-ending learning process Chess promotes imagination and creativity. It encourages you to be inventive. Chess teaches independence. You are forced to make important decisions influenced only by your own judgment. Chess develops the capability to predict and foresee consequences of actions. Chess inspires self-motivation. It encourages a search of the best move, the best plan, and the most beautiful continuation out of the endless possibilities. It encourages the everlasting aim towards progress. Chess shows that success rewards hard work. The more you practice, the better you will become. You should be ready to lose and learn from your mistakes. One of the greatest players ever, Capablanca said, “You may learn much more from a game you lose them from a game you win. You will also have to lose hundreds of games before becoming a good player .” Chess develops the scientific way of thinking. While playing, you generate numerous variations in your mind. You explore new ideas, try to predict their outcomes and interpret surprising revelations . You decide on a hypothesis and then you make your move and test it. Chess and Mathematics. Chess involves an infinite number of calculations, anything from counting the number of attackers and defenders in the event of a simple exchange to calculating lengthy continuations. And you use your head to calculate, not some machine. Chess and Art. In the great Soviet encyclopedia chess is defined as “an art appearing in the form of a game.” If you thought you could never be an artist chess proves you wrong. Chess enables the artist hiding within you to come out. Your imagination will run wild with endless possibilities on the 64 squares. You will paint pictures in your mind of ideal positions and perfect outposts for your soldiers. As a chess artist you will have an original style and personality. Chess and Psychology. Chess is a test of patience, nerves, willpower and concentration. It enhances your ability to interact with other people it tests your sportsmanship in a competitive environment. Chess improves schoolwork and grades. Numerous studies have proven that kids obtain a higher reading level, math level and a greater learning ability overall as a result of playing chess. For all those reasons mentioned above and more, chess playing kids do better at school and therefore have a better chance to succeed in life. Chess enables you to meet many interesting people. You will make lifelong friendships with people you meet through chess. Chess is inexpensive. You don't need big fancy equipment to play chess. Chess is safe. Competitive chess does not result in injuries.

Are you a beginner? Have you started chess recently? Are you plateaued or stuck at a certain rating for years? Do you want to improve for free? Well, the staff of NM Coach-Bill's Free Video Lessons will be adding several videos a week that you can watch for free. These videos are documented by youtube channels with chess experts and millions of followers. These channels include Chess.com, Hikaru, GothamChess, Agadmator's Chess Channel. Let's all learn together!

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Queen's Pawn Game From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Queen's Pawn Game broadly refers to any chess opening starting with the move 1.d4, which is the second-most popular opening move after 1.e4 (King's Pawn Game). Terminology The term "Queen's Pawn Game" is usually used to describe openings beginning with 1.d4 where White does not play the Queen's Gambit. The most common Queen's Pawn Game openings are: The London System, 2.Bf4 or 2.Nf3 and 3.Bf4 The Trompowsky Attack, 1...Nf6 2.Bg5 and the Pseudo-Trompowsky 1...d5 2.Bg5 The Torre Attack, 2.Nf3 and 3.Bg5 The Stonewall Attack, 2.e3 The Colle System, 2.Nf3 and 3.e3 The King's Fianchetto Opening, 2.Nf3 and 3.g3 The Barry Attack, 1...Nf6 2.Nf3 g6 3.Nc3 d5 4.Bf4 The Richter–Veresov Attack, 1...d5 2.Nc3 Nf6 3.Bg5 or 1...Nf6 2.Nc3 d5 3.Bg5 The Blackmar–Diemer Gambit, 1...d5 2.e4, and the Hübsch Gambit 1...Nf6 2.Nc3 d5 3.e4 In the Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings (ECO), Closed Games (1.d4 d5) are classified under codes D00–D69. Openings where Black does not play 1...d5 are called Semi-Closed Games and classified as: Indian Defences, where Black plays 1...Nf6 (ECO codes A45–A79, D70–D99, E00–E99); for instance the Queen's Indian Defence (ECO E12–E19); other Queen's Pawn Games, where Black plays neither 1...d5 nor 1...Nf6; these include the Dutch Defence (ECO A40–A44 and A80–A99).

Hello and Good Day Everybody. I just wanted to post a forum about our groups Official Chess Coach, Chess Master Gertsog. He has been a Valued Member of Chess.com since 2012, Is a FIDE Titled Player, He's an Official Chess.com Coach, a Chess.com Top Blogger, and a Chess.com Community Streamer. If you need Coaching his rates are affordable. here is a little more Information about Him from his profile, including the link to his profile and Youtube Channel : https://www.chess.com/member/gertsog https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfk1bxCgvfhNRPtUZs0FWOw Experienced chess coach specializing in tactics and openings. An author of educational chess courses on Udemy and other educational platforms. You can find them on my website. I’m playing chess since the age of 5, and after getting a Master's Degree in Economics at Novosibirsk State University (Russia) I realized that I want to connect my professional life with chess. Currently I am teaching chess online and offline, working with both juniors and adults. Almost all of my students were ranked. I also coached the champion of Siberia among girls under the age of 9! Free webinars weekly, follow me to not miss the announcements. Learn how to improve your ability to attack the enemy king.

Common question, where are the videos? They are posted at the top of the main page, right above the video! Here is the link again, sorted by playlists. I recommend starting with the free video lessons playlist. Lesson one teaches you to teach yourself to be better at chess. http://www.youtube.com/user/BobbyJFischer1943/playlists Don't promote your club, other chess videos, or tournaments in this club! I hate banning people who don't read what's on the main club page! And hopefully you read this warning! Have a question,? Ask it here! Someone will be along to assist. Before you start a topic in this forum, see if a related one already exists! We will have to close your topic and you will need to post it again, in the proper place! Thanks NM Coach-Bill

If you're playing Correspondence (Daily) Chess, you need these tips. They will help you improve, immensely! And for those who don't understand English, here are alternate written directions, which you may translate: https://www.chess.com/clubs/forum/view/team-match-rules3 https://www.chess.com/clubs/forum/view/team-matches-slow-down-guys-must-read

Note, I have posted this in main forums, now I am going to post it in every group I belong to, and update each one when a new video comes out, and they will come out rapidly! Looking for a new defense to 1.e4? Well, the Nizmovtich Defense could be exactly what you're looking for. I summarize 26 years experience playing this defense to give the main ideas. I t has held up for me as a viable defense and it avoids all the popular lines White has prepared for. More videos will follow soon. Direct link: http://youtu.be/jkMov4P8cJQ Direct Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WntB0tEvyHM Direct Link: http://youtu.be/SjOcrx06NKc

Mate in 5: Trap a Piece to Win Material:  

Mate in 6:   Expose Black's Weaknesses:  

Mate in 5:   Use Promotion to Win Material:   

Mate in 5:   Stop the Attack and Win Material:

Hi guys. I have been stuck in the 900-1100 rapid elo for a long time. Does anyone know how to improve quickly? My goal is to get to 1300-1400 by the end of the 2025 year. Tips please? Thanks, Alpha_Chess_Unit

Mate in 8:   Sacrifice To Win Material:

Win Material With a Fork: Mate in 8: