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chessHeroMAHARNAV
Dec 3, 2016
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#1
HI, I am a player with a 1529 fide rating and I am preparing for a below 1600 rating tmt. so i wnt some tips by which I can made so preparations
You should get use to looking at a position and knowing the tactical motifs after looking it then looking at the imbalances.
Dec 3, 2016
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#6
Practice playing rook and pawns endgames. When no one blunders, thr better endgame player wins.
Dec 3, 2016
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#9
First, don't rush your game.
Play slow and thoughtful.
Question every move your opponent makes.
Ask yourself, why did he move there and what is he threatening.
Think about defense before offense.
Avoid exchanges and the endgame, which always favors the higher-rated player. Keep it complicated.
You will be playing with a clock, so if you can practice with anyone with a clock, do so, but not 5-minute chess.
Study two openings as White and two openings as Black to play.
Study every trap and short game you can on that or any other opening.
Don't play something too common against a high-rated player unless you know that opening well and know all the traps.
Look for tactics when it is not your move.
Think out of the box.
Think about how to win a piece or perhaps check the enemy king.
Look for combinations.
Look for moves the other guy is not thinking about. Play solid.
Do not give up any pawns or pieces if you can help it. Grab a pawn or piece unless you see a reason not to.
Stay at the board and look as far as you can into future moves.
Think of forced moves first.
Always count the number of pieces attacking a square or piece, and the number of pieces defending the square or piece.
Control the center. Get your pieces out early and castle to protect your king.
Always have a play or idea. Don't waste moves. Don't think your opponent will not see something. Don't let you mind wander.
Don't look at other games. Don't look or ask you your opponent what his rating is. Ignore that.
Don't get into time trouble.
Play your openings that you know quickly and confidently.
Put your pieces on squares with the most attacking potential.
Don't cramp your game. If you are losing, trade pawns, but not pieces.
If you are winning, trade pieces, but not pawns. If it is an even position, don't press it.
After the game is over, try to go over the game with your opponent.
If he can't do that, prepare for the next round with the opposite color.
Be patient. Have fun. Try to win if you can. Learn from your mistakes.
Play slow and thoughtful.
Question every move your opponent makes.
Ask yourself, why did he move there and what is he threatening.
Think about defense before offense.
Avoid exchanges and the endgame, which always favors the higher-rated player. Keep it complicated.
You will be playing with a clock, so if you can practice with anyone with a clock, do so, but not 5-minute chess.
Study two openings as White and two openings as Black to play.
Study every trap and short game you can on that or any other opening.
Don't play something too common against a high-rated player unless you know that opening well and know all the traps.
Look for tactics when it is not your move.
Think out of the box.
Think about how to win a piece or perhaps check the enemy king.
Look for combinations.
Look for moves the other guy is not thinking about. Play solid.
Do not give up any pawns or pieces if you can help it. Grab a pawn or piece unless you see a reason not to.
Stay at the board and look as far as you can into future moves.
Think of forced moves first.
Always count the number of pieces attacking a square or piece, and the number of pieces defending the square or piece.
Control the center. Get your pieces out early and castle to protect your king.
Always have a play or idea. Don't waste moves. Don't think your opponent will not see something. Don't let you mind wander.
Don't look at other games. Don't look or ask you your opponent what his rating is. Ignore that.
Don't get into time trouble.
Play your openings that you know quickly and confidently.
Put your pieces on squares with the most attacking potential.
Don't cramp your game. If you are losing, trade pawns, but not pieces.
If you are winning, trade pieces, but not pawns. If it is an even position, don't press it.
After the game is over, try to go over the game with your opponent.
If he can't do that, prepare for the next round with the opposite color.
Be patient. Have fun. Try to win if you can. Learn from your mistakes.
Dec 3, 2016
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#10
0110001101101000 wrote:
i have 2 months to prepare
How long do you have to prepare?
Dec 3, 2016
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#11
I know you studied Endgame books. Practicing with a partner or engine will sharpen those knowledge. Yes its kinda boring practicing endgame techniques unlike solving tactics and opening theory. You mentioned you want to be 1st place rught? Your opponents are sharpening their openings and middlegames too. Very few wants to master the endgame as its boring. Well, to be a WINNER, sacrifice the boredom 😎
chessHeroMAHARNAV wrote:
i know basic rook endings and imbalances in da midlegame
Dec 3, 2016
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#13
my all opponents will be below1600 so they will also have same strength as mine. so what kind of endgame
Dec 3, 2016
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#14
my all opponents will be below1600 so they will also have same strength as mine. so what kind of endgame
Dec 3, 2016
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#15
Just practice K + P and rook endings. These 2 are so common. Dont underestimate U1600 players as chess knowledge is available to anybody with internet access.. Masters were once U1600 too. And remember, whatever you studied is DULL without practice (sharpening).
What is the time control in the tournament that you are preparing for?
Dec 4, 2016
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#17
evan91 wrote:
60 minutes plus 30 second inc from move1
What is the time control in the tournament that you are preparing for?