Stuck at 400 ELO and I've been playing for a year.
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Aug 22, 2024
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#242
I got to 1200 in 6 months by dong as many puzzles as time allows for tactics and pattern recognition. I think that’s hugely important. As well as watching rating climb videos from Chess Vibes and Gotham chess for overall strategy and understanding. Being obsessed helps greatly too
Aug 23, 2024
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#243
nathan1589 wrote:
shiven8364e12now wrote:
magipi wrote:
shiven8364e12now wrote:
is 1173 elo good for a 12 year old who has been playing for about 9 months nd with no prior experience and non assisted
Asking for a friend?
nah im 1241 on my main after those given conditions
I was rated 1700 after 4 months when I was 12. I didn't know how the pieces move.
That's not possible 😭
Ok
u should prob practice openings and learn opponent patterns
Aug 26, 2024
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#246
Hello , please do not practice openings as this is very wrong . Find the coach and learn how to learn!
Aug 26, 2024
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#247
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I would like to add that many talented players left chess because of not having the coach at the start . Being confused and stuck will lead to disappointment and frustration . Hire the coach people
Buddy there's no shame in being 400 elo I'm 400 elo and I beat my brother who's 1000 elo sometimes you just go against people who are on the path to power as I call it or people who really are wonderful at chess and can't really be stopped to technically 400 isn't even that bad also please just don't try Sicilian defense it can be easily destroyed
Feb 8, 2025
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#249
Chess_Polimac ha scritto:
"The Italian is the worst opening for beginners to start playing - the worst."
This comment doesn't make sense to me. Italian game is my favourite opening and I was able to go in 3 months from 230 rating (the lowest) to 500. Checkout my stats. It takes longer to arrive to 1000. At the beginning probably whatever opening is OK. I found Italian Game easy to remember. Moreover, I think the best source of info for this opeining is the Playlist of Chess Factor dedicated to it. It's free.
I am not always perfect to play it, sometime I lose with white. But I like it.
Same problem with me 😵💫
Same. Me too.