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Chess.com site, anyone use this?
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Nice! How long have you been playing?
Chess.com is actually fun. I thought it was going to be like math class all over again.
It was a good way to kill the day, as I had no power (the electric company was changing all the poles). All I had was my phone, 5G, and a flashlight.
It was a good way to kill the day, as I had no power (the electric company was changing all the poles). All I had was my phone, 5G, and a flashlight.
I like the challenge mode, where you have x-number of steps to checkmate. That helps my end-game, which is not my strength.
billyz
Super Member
Yes, I have been on Chess.com for several years. I have given my Son and Daughter Memberships. They are now both better than I.
Definitely do the Puzzles, and the Lessons. The Bots are a lot of fun.
If you want to play let me know.
I'm a noob. A starting all over again noob. Perhaps, as soon as I get these training wheels off the old man.
The game seems more fun now, with phone and computer access. At least, so far...
billyz
Super Member
Ha, I am not very good. My kids just learned and they wipe the floor with me. Whenever you feel up to it.
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I really like Levy. His beginner's book is a very good starting point! Easy to digest with a touch of good humor.
I also found a nice used copy of Lars Schandorff's "Playing The Caro-Kann." I need all the help I can get with defense and playing the black pieces.
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billyz
Super Member
The Caro Kann is what I always use against the white king pawn opening. I learned it from Levy .I really like Levy. His beginner's book is a very good starting point! Easy to digest with a touch of good humor.
I also found a nice used copy of Lars Schandorff's "Playing The Caro-Kann." I need all the help I can get with defense and playing the black pieces.
Best generic opening black defense. In my humble opinion.
LF240
Superfluous Member
I've had a chess.com account for longer than I can remember, though I've never really enjoyed playing online. I drop by a few days a week to do the three free puzzles, take a lesson, check the news and sometimes catch a "Titled Tuesday" game if one or more of the big guns are playing.
As for the online instructors / commentators, I enjoy Levy a lot, but for someone relatively new to the game I'd suggest IM Nelson Lopez' channel "Chess Vibes." His "Beginner To Master Chess Rating Climb" videos are quite good and have probably helped my game more than any other YouTube channel or book for that matter. He has a way of explaining his thinking behind each move that reaches me and maybe it'll do the same for you.
As for the online instructors / commentators, I enjoy Levy a lot, but for someone relatively new to the game I'd suggest IM Nelson Lopez' channel "Chess Vibes." His "Beginner To Master Chess Rating Climb" videos are quite good and have probably helped my game more than any other YouTube channel or book for that matter. He has a way of explaining his thinking behind each move that reaches me and maybe it'll do the same for you.
Superman541
Well-Known Member
This is what I use. Free. Great features. Works for me. Instructional chess puzzles each morning with my coffee. Or I can play against the computer. There are other features as well.
Whoa! 2300! That's an FIDE Grand Master!My daughter's boy friend is rated a 2300.
He teaches and the kids, are in first place in several grades in NYC.
They're visiting me in two weeks.
Does he play in worldwide tournaments?
onepixel
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He does. He just came back from somewhere in Europe... I forgot where.
