Good stuff man, Ive been following this for a while. Remember, the only people talking smack to you are those that are lower rated than you or are just insecure of your method working and theirs being inefficient. Youll never hear a GM say that you're stupid or what not the same way these losers do when they see you improve in a manner they never could!
I'm in the same rating zone and I also noticed that tactics is where the games are won and lost at 1900-2000 range. I'd say every rapid game I play online there are 3 key moments where I forget to win material with fairly simple tactics and the same goes for my opponent. It's about identifying those moments. Just finding 1 of those 3 could make such a big difference.
Hey that's awesome! I'm glad it helped. Yes, I think up until maybe 2200-2300, there are often several moments in a game where someone makes a mistake or even a blunder and if you spot it and capitalize on it you can win. But especially 1700-2000 everyone still blunders like crazy. In 10 minute games especially it's quite astonishing how many people just play fast and don't check for mistakes so you can take advantage of that. Cheers!
This is a very well made video with great insights. Your laid back, objective way approach to learning without too much self judgement is a key factor to improvement that many overlook in favor of techincal skills
When i lose i start throwing stuff get angry and want to win next game as quikly as possible and then even i start loosing more ratings.. how many hv same issue?
I reached a peak rating of 1750 a month ago, stopped playing for 2 weeks and it’s like I forgot how to win. My rating is in free fall down to 1630 now. If chess is not a priority in my life I will lose rating. Whenever I reach a new peak it is because I’m locked in with that intention.
Open a lichess account if you're feeling rusty but still wanna play some games without worrying about rating. Helps me quite a bit whenever I step away from chess for a while and I'm trying to get my form back.
Yah that happens for sure - same with me. Chess hasn’t been a priority, and sometimes it’s just like that. As long as you find a good rhythm that suits you, that’s the most important!
I think playing too many games is why most people don't reach 2000 ive gone from 1100 to 1700 in a month even though I have school. I just play 1-4 games a day but ive improved seriously and maybe if you play fewer games your move quality and game sense will improve
Yeah it's a tricky question because on the one hand if you play a lot of games but you're not truly analyzing and trying to improve / learn, then you might not see progress. On the other hand, there is the "10,000 hour" rule that we know to master something usually involves an aspect of just a certain amount of hours of practice. But 1-4 games a day is already quite a lot I would say and 1100 to 1700 in a month is beyond exceptional progress so bravo.
About fast moves: I have 3000 moves of opening prep for my chosen openings and I am currently only rated 1350 (factually underrated, I need to play more games online - performance ratings more like 1800) and often times my opponents play into my prep, so I can blitz out 5-10 moves in most games. In some openings even more, e.g. my sicilian prep goes about 15-20 moves deep, covering most of the common responses. I am a bit of a scholar, but around 2000 there are surely a bunch of nerds who simply study openings a lot. I hate to need thinking after a couple moves, I want to get into a comfortable middlegame, so I memorize all reasonable responses for the opening. If you play into someone's prep, they will blitz out moves AND know the best stockfish responses, which feels very similar to playing a cheater, but well prepared players like me will fall off in the endgame. My prep against the London is about 12-14 moves deep. If I happen to play you, I'd most likely be crushing out of the opening but then eventually blunder, giving you good chances at a comeback. And then of course, when I play well prepared, my opponent needs to start using time to think and I can use that time, too, so even when my prep runs out, I still can make some more fast moves by calculating during my opponent's time
That’s awesome your openings are so strong man; it without a doubt is a skill almost like choosing talents in a video game we all decide. Even amongst GM’s some are known for their endgames, some for their resourcefulness and some for having unbelievable opening prep. And you’re right, it does allow you to blitz out moves that you know are top stockfish which not only can give you a time advantage but also can “intimidate” or psychologically affect your opponent. They’ll see that you are still in opening prep and might get nervous. Cheers!
Being 2000 is too easy, (I have rubbish opening knowledge) but getting to 2300 is hard (unless your on Lichess and I'm 2300) but being 2300 on Fide rating in serious tournaments is hard and actually you need time.
I agree. I mean getting to 2300 means you're starting to face CM's, NM's, FM's and that's super impressive. It seems and I have heard that the difference between getting to 2000 and getting to 2300 is you absolutely must start "mastering" your openings to get to 2300.
I’ve made 2-3 videos on Tyler1 lol I think I was actually one of the first on that scene. I think it’s incredible and that his dedication was unbelievable. One day I counted him playing 80 rapid games I believe. That was just one day of many 🤯
@@Zenmindchess he has insane dedication dedication for sure, not to mention he's able to stay in immortal in dota while grinding to 1900 in chess is bat shit crazy
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Good stuff man, Ive been following this for a while. Remember, the only people talking smack to you are those that are lower rated than you or are just insecure of your method working and theirs being inefficient. Youll never hear a GM say that you're stupid or what not the same way these losers do when they see you improve in a manner they never could!
I appreciate it! Yes I agree with you. Anyways thanks for the nice words and glad to have you around! 😉
I'm in the same rating zone and I also noticed that tactics is where the games are won and lost at 1900-2000 range. I'd say every rapid game I play online there are 3 key moments where I forget to win material with fairly simple tactics and the same goes for my opponent. It's about identifying those moments. Just finding 1 of those 3 could make such a big difference.
Totally agree! There are very often 2-3 moments where if you spot the winning tactic and convert, you win.
Your year end commentary inspired me. Calculate every move and 1700/1800 will likely blunder. Got me on a winning streak as a low 1700 player. Thanks!
Hey that's awesome! I'm glad it helped. Yes, I think up until maybe 2200-2300, there are often several moments in a game where someone makes a mistake or even a blunder and if you spot it and capitalize on it you can win. But especially 1700-2000 everyone still blunders like crazy. In 10 minute games especially it's quite astonishing how many people just play fast and don't check for mistakes so you can take advantage of that. Cheers!
@ up to 1744, my highest rating ever 😁📈
@@mpm42 Awesome! Keep going! You might be surprised how high you can climb
Vid was randomly recommended on my homepage, glad it was. Felt like I needed to hear some of your points here!
@@frankcsacramone I’m glad if you found some of them useful!
This is a very well made video with great insights. Your laid back, objective way approach to learning without too much self judgement is a key factor to improvement that many overlook in favor of techincal skills
Hey thanks! Glad you enjoyed it ;)
When i lose i start throwing stuff get angry and want to win next game as quikly as possible and then even i start loosing more ratings.. how many hv same issue?
Yep that’s tilting, I have done that too. I’m gonna make a video on that soon ;)
Your rapid and blitz are normal but your bullet rating is crazy. I would expect you were 1450 to 1500 in bullet.
Oh why is that? I played way too much blitz and bullet the first couple years
2000 is hard, you need strong endgames
Nice edit on this one, great job
Thanks 🙏
I reached a peak rating of 1750 a month ago, stopped playing for 2 weeks and it’s like I forgot how to win. My rating is in free fall down to 1630 now. If chess is not a priority in my life I will lose rating. Whenever I reach a new peak it is because I’m locked in with that intention.
Open a lichess account if you're feeling rusty but still wanna play some games without worrying about rating. Helps me quite a bit whenever I step away from chess for a while and I'm trying to get my form back.
Yah that happens for sure - same with me. Chess hasn’t been a priority, and sometimes it’s just like that. As long as you find a good rhythm that suits you, that’s the most important!
I think playing too many games is why most people don't reach 2000 ive gone from 1100 to 1700 in a month even though I have school. I just play 1-4 games a day but ive improved seriously and maybe if you play fewer games your move quality and game sense will improve
Yeah it's a tricky question because on the one hand if you play a lot of games but you're not truly analyzing and trying to improve / learn, then you might not see progress. On the other hand, there is the "10,000 hour" rule that we know to master something usually involves an aspect of just a certain amount of hours of practice. But 1-4 games a day is already quite a lot I would say and 1100 to 1700 in a month is beyond exceptional progress so bravo.
About fast moves: I have 3000 moves of opening prep for my chosen openings and I am currently only rated 1350 (factually underrated, I need to play more games online - performance ratings more like 1800) and often times my opponents play into my prep, so I can blitz out 5-10 moves in most games. In some openings even more, e.g. my sicilian prep goes about 15-20 moves deep, covering most of the common responses. I am a bit of a scholar, but around 2000 there are surely a bunch of nerds who simply study openings a lot. I hate to need thinking after a couple moves, I want to get into a comfortable middlegame, so I memorize all reasonable responses for the opening. If you play into someone's prep, they will blitz out moves AND know the best stockfish responses, which feels very similar to playing a cheater, but well prepared players like me will fall off in the endgame. My prep against the London is about 12-14 moves deep. If I happen to play you, I'd most likely be crushing out of the opening but then eventually blunder, giving you good chances at a comeback.
And then of course, when I play well prepared, my opponent needs to start using time to think and I can use that time, too, so even when my prep runs out, I still can make some more fast moves by calculating during my opponent's time
Forget openings and learn to think instead
@@asiamies9153 Thank you for sharing your deep wisdom with us mere mortals.
That’s awesome your openings are so strong man; it without a doubt is a skill almost like choosing talents in a video game we all decide. Even amongst GM’s some are known for their endgames, some for their resourcefulness and some for having unbelievable opening prep. And you’re right, it does allow you to blitz out moves that you know are top stockfish which not only can give you a time advantage but also can “intimidate” or psychologically affect your opponent. They’ll see that you are still in opening prep and might get nervous. Cheers!
Being 2000 is too easy, (I have rubbish opening knowledge) but getting to 2300 is hard (unless your on Lichess and I'm 2300) but being 2300 on Fide rating in serious tournaments is hard and actually you need time.
I agree. I mean getting to 2300 means you're starting to face CM's, NM's, FM's and that's super impressive. It seems and I have heard that the difference between getting to 2000 and getting to 2300 is you absolutely must start "mastering" your openings to get to 2300.
What are your thoughts on twitch streamer Tyler1 getting to 1900 within a year exclusively playing the Cow opening as white and black?
I’ve made 2-3 videos on Tyler1 lol I think I was actually one of the first on that scene. I think it’s incredible and that his dedication was unbelievable. One day I counted him playing 80 rapid games I believe. That was just one day of many 🤯
@@Zenmindchess he has insane dedication dedication for sure, not to mention he's able to stay in immortal in dota while grinding to 1900 in chess is bat shit crazy
@@Nhcoyj-hq4wh Yeah I hardly understand what he's done with LoL but from what I understand it's incredible. Same with Chess.
Coins for Charon. Nice!
Thank you for this . First btw. Just gonna watch this and tell you my progress later.
Thank you again 😊
Please do! Feel free to join the discord server and share your progress, ask for advice, etc. My pleasure! 😉
@WesleyPlaysChess I don't use discord but I'll be with you on TH-cam
@@mayank0799 Very good 🤙🏼
Good advice if I've ever seen it! In other news, congrats on your yeard (year old beard)
Glad you think so! Oh haha I gave that up around month 2-3. I would be looking quite different with a 1 year long beard 😅
@@Zenmindchess I figured trimming was allowed
Hmmm ...
I guess I‘m 368 days late but hey
@@AverageBishop- Hey 👋
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He looks great though