I think what define a stronger player the most, aside from awareness of tactical issues, is being more precise at evaluating positions, and they understand ideas, on their own. That's why we learn openings ('theories') They are just like us, sometimes play like a moron as they dont know what to do, but overall have better instinct. I believe as you progress you'll discover that those guys like the one you played today is not as superior as you think. Been going through all these and i understand. Keep improving!
Very well said. My tactical abilities have not improved very much from when I was 1600 to where I am now (2200). The main difference is exactly what you said.
great game! I'm not sure, but at 10:11 he might have spent time to calculate Bxh7. It's such an interesting line that almost works for you. - King takes bishop --> Qh5 Kg8 Qxe5 Qxe5 Rxe5 Rxd4 Rxe7 and you would win. BUT after Rxe5 black has Ng6 attacking the rook, Re4 forced, then f5 and the rook can no longer protect the knight. - if King doesn't take bishop, Kh8 Qh5 threatens Bg6+ and i don't see how to stop it I probably missed something... 😅😅 but i thought it was an interesting line to calculate.
@@VoltzChess i know, they sense blood like sharks ahah. you played great though. Creating complications is great for getting comfortable with long calculations
Maybe it's time to start studying openings. This is only the second video of yours that I've seen but you've been lost on move 5 quite often now. Learning a basic opening repertoire well doesn't just make you a better player, it also creates more consistency in the positions you get and thus more opportunities to learn specifics. For myself, I bought an opening course and went from 1200 to 1600 within a few weeks. Learning some theory is something you'll have to do anyway and its a great for learning middle games etc. as well
You have a lot of potential brother but i must say that your thought process especially in the middlegame needs a LOT of improvement and that’s me being constructive to maximising your potential. There’s a lot of decisions that were either sub optimal or executing the wrong plans.
@@Randomvidz657 Imo the "natural development" part needs improvement, at least in this game it's bad. Low elo tends to release the tension and sometimes even tends to neglect proper development because of it. Ne4 is a poor move. Moving a piece multiple times in the opening without getting any benefit? That's a no-no in my book. And that pattern continues a couple more times till he ends up in a difficult position. Just a moment ago he had the idea to play b3 to develop his last piece, the bishop. But he goes back to the dopamine move Nd4. However if you want to do a dopamine move in this situation Ng5 is the more natural one. Also not a fan of h3, too slow with barely any benefit. Bb4 can be solved tactically with Qa4+, and if you don't see that, Bd2 works as well. Even after a3 there is still an opportunity to develop your bishop onto a very natural square, e3. Combine these 5 mediocre moves and you throw away your 1.5+ position into -0.5 trending downwards. Add in a a Qg4 and you're at practically -4. The tactic to not miss a piece there is obviously too hard for this skill level. So we are practically looking at a -4 position because of awkward piece placement and neglect of natural development. Tbh since he plays the alapin Qa4+ has to be on his radar at all times. If you play c3 in any opening it'll open up Qa4+ shenanigans. Be it Ponziani or Alapin or w/e. In terms of calculation most of the stuff at 11:40 is very poor. He acknowledges that two pieces are hanging but then proceeds to do a move which does not change the state of his situation at all. It's the top engine move but for different reasons of course. What you do is you take the L and sac the bishop or move the queen and don't send the enemy queen on an all you can eat dinner. A little bit of time trouble, a little bit of lazyness lead to Bf4. If there is anything to takeaway from this game then it's: 1. properly develop your pieces, every fucking single one. 2. don't move a piece in the opening twice, it's probably bad. 3. piece movement over pawn movement in the opening (looking at the culprits (d5),h3,a3) 4. Keep your eyes open for checks. Especially when you play openings which open up lines to check with. Lastly an advice an IM once gave me: If you don't have a plan, try finding a move which improves your position, even if it's just slightly.
it's called middlegame Plans for a reason. The plan in the opening is usually to develop. Of course there are always exceptions, but If you don't See a concrete reason or are in doubt, then always follows basic opening principles over anything Else. I'm a few hundreds Points higher rated than your opponent and thats what I would do, If I don't know the position. The First 3 moves you should in this Game only think about what Kind of pawn structure you want to Play. After d5 you could play e5 and you will be in an French defense, advance Variation, but IT really is a Matter of choice. Since No Player Had developed any piece at this Point, there is not that much else to think about. Just make Sure, that you don't end Up in an unfavorable pawn structure after any of the pawn captures and try to control the center (opening principle number 1) Anyway, Hope that helps. Good luck with your progress!
At 4:40 surely you want to play Bg5. He can hardly let you break open the kingside with Bxf6, but if he moves one Knight, the other is pinned.
I think what define a stronger player the most, aside from awareness of tactical issues, is being more precise at evaluating positions, and they understand ideas, on their own. That's why we learn openings ('theories')
They are just like us, sometimes play like a moron as they dont know what to do, but overall have better instinct. I believe as you progress you'll discover that those guys like the one you played today is not as superior as you think. Been going through all these and i understand. Keep improving!
Very well said. My tactical abilities have not improved very much from when I was 1600 to where I am now (2200). The main difference is exactly what you said.
great game!
I'm not sure, but at 10:11 he might have spent time to calculate Bxh7. It's such an interesting line that almost works for you.
- King takes bishop --> Qh5 Kg8 Qxe5 Qxe5 Rxe5 Rxd4 Rxe7 and you would win.
BUT after Rxe5 black has Ng6 attacking the rook, Re4 forced, then f5 and the rook can no longer protect the knight.
- if King doesn't take bishop, Kh8 Qh5 threatens Bg6+ and i don't see how to stop it
I probably missed something... 😅😅 but i thought it was an interesting line to calculate.
that's interesting indeed but i'm sure the 1800 would've spotted the Ng6 move lol. these guys have no mercy
@@VoltzChess i know, they sense blood like sharks ahah. you played great though. Creating complications is great for getting comfortable with long calculations
Good vid homie!
Maybe it's time to start studying openings. This is only the second video of yours that I've seen but you've been lost on move 5 quite often now. Learning a basic opening repertoire well doesn't just make you a better player, it also creates more consistency in the positions you get and thus more opportunities to learn specifics. For myself, I bought an opening course and went from 1200 to 1600 within a few weeks.
Learning some theory is something you'll have to do anyway and its a great for learning middle games etc. as well
move 5 its = ???
8:40 Bh2+?
You have a lot of potential brother but i must say that your thought process especially in the middlegame needs a LOT of improvement and that’s me being constructive to maximising your potential. There’s a lot of decisions that were either sub optimal or executing the wrong plans.
Giving examples would be constructive.
@@Randomvidz657 Imo the "natural development" part needs improvement, at least in this game it's bad. Low elo tends to release the tension and sometimes even tends to neglect proper development because of it. Ne4 is a poor move. Moving a piece multiple times in the opening without getting any benefit? That's a no-no in my book. And that pattern continues a couple more times till he ends up in a difficult position. Just a moment ago he had the idea to play b3 to develop his last piece, the bishop. But he goes back to the dopamine move Nd4. However if you want to do a dopamine move in this situation Ng5 is the more natural one. Also not a fan of h3, too slow with barely any benefit. Bb4 can be solved tactically with Qa4+, and if you don't see that, Bd2 works as well. Even after a3 there is still an opportunity to develop your bishop onto a very natural square, e3. Combine these 5 mediocre moves and you throw away your 1.5+ position into -0.5 trending downwards. Add in a a Qg4 and you're at practically -4. The tactic to not miss a piece there is obviously too hard for this skill level. So we are practically looking at a -4 position because of awkward piece placement and neglect of natural development.
Tbh since he plays the alapin Qa4+ has to be on his radar at all times. If you play c3 in any opening it'll open up Qa4+ shenanigans. Be it Ponziani or Alapin or w/e. In terms of calculation most of the stuff at 11:40 is very poor. He acknowledges that two pieces are hanging but then proceeds to do a move which does not change the state of his situation at all. It's the top engine move but for different reasons of course. What you do is you take the L and sac the bishop or move the queen and don't send the enemy queen on an all you can eat dinner. A little bit of time trouble, a little bit of lazyness lead to Bf4.
If there is anything to takeaway from this game then it's: 1. properly develop your pieces, every fucking single one. 2. don't move a piece in the opening twice, it's probably bad. 3. piece movement over pawn movement in the opening (looking at the culprits (d5),h3,a3) 4. Keep your eyes open for checks. Especially when you play openings which open up lines to check with.
Lastly an advice an IM once gave me: If you don't have a plan, try finding a move which improves your position, even if it's just slightly.
Looking good❤😊
It would have helped you if you had realised you had almost transitioned into the Advance French.
70% watr
dont think about any next move before full development
i can't just mindlessly develop without a plan anymore if i want to improve
Yeah this is awful advice, you have to develop accordingly to what your opponent is doing
I agrée with cancer2445! Go back to your game and see how you could have developed first and you’ll see
it's called middlegame Plans for a reason. The plan in the opening is usually to develop. Of course there are always exceptions, but If you don't See a concrete reason or are in doubt, then always follows basic opening principles over anything Else.
I'm a few hundreds Points higher rated than your opponent and thats what I would do, If I don't know the position.
The First 3 moves you should in this Game only think about what Kind of pawn structure you want to Play. After d5 you could play e5 and you will be in an French defense, advance Variation, but IT really is a Matter of choice. Since No Player Had developed any piece at this Point, there is not that much else to think about.
Just make Sure, that you don't end Up in an unfavorable pawn structure after any of the pawn captures and try to control the center (opening principle number 1)
Anyway, Hope that helps. Good luck with your progress!
1800s are weak tbh