Book move for 13. is Re8. You guys were in book up until 18. Bg2. Book move was 18. a3, avoiding losing another pawn to 18. Qxa2. Might be a bit too greedy though.
Hi Jon, I was wondering if you could help me become more than a novice player at Chess. I recently grew an interest in the game and I have been watching videos such as the ones you put out, but I am having trouble applying what you and others are teaching. The people at my ranking(sub 850) don't play chess the way I see in your videos and I find it difficult to apply Chess fundamentals when every opponent I play is constantly on the attack. Again, if it isn't too much trouble I would appreciate some advice, and if it is, thanks for reading this too long of a comment.
***** my advice isn't worth Jon's but I would recommend you 1) keep playing! 2) try to focus on the specifics of each position (take time to calculate it out) 3) try to keep your pieces safe and capitalize on opponents' blunders
***** Hey! Thanks for watching my videos. It can be frustrating playing at your level because your opponents' play will often be unpredictable and characteristically aggressive, yes. Keep plugging away. Playing *longer* games (e.g. at least 15 minutes per side; ideally with an increment) and analyze the games on your own afterward and later with an engine (you can do this for free on lichess.org). Try to spot trends wherever possible, and categorize the types of mistakes you make (e.g. simple blunders, miscalculated lines, undefended pieces, king safety problems, etc.). You ought to notice progress if you stay disciplined! Good luck :)
Not only this video, but you often find 2 or 3 reasons for each move! Great stuff!
+Stefan Holbek Thanks!
Most exciting 1/2 - 1/2 I've ever watched!
+Lorenzo Sampson This game was a sharp one, yes!
"Bösemine" meaning "Angry (facial) expression" in German.
Book move for 13. is Re8.
You guys were in book up until 18. Bg2.
Book move was 18. a3, avoiding losing another pawn to 18. Qxa2.
Might be a bit too greedy though.
iSevios Thanks for checking on the theory!
iSevios I don't think dropping the h3 pawn is a book move.
I'm just following along with Komodo 9's inbuilt database.
8:41 the way it says ‘Draw’ lol
Hi Jon, I was wondering if you could help me become more than a novice player at Chess. I recently grew an interest in the game and I have been watching videos such as the ones you put out, but I am having trouble applying what you and others are teaching. The people at my ranking(sub 850) don't play chess the way I see in your videos and I find it difficult to apply Chess fundamentals when every opponent I play is constantly on the attack. Again, if it isn't too much trouble I would appreciate some advice, and if it is, thanks for reading this too long of a comment.
***** my advice isn't worth Jon's but I would recommend you 1) keep playing! 2) try to focus on the specifics of each position (take time to calculate it out) 3) try to keep your pieces safe and capitalize on opponents' blunders
***** Hey! Thanks for watching my videos. It can be frustrating playing at your level because your opponents' play will often be unpredictable and characteristically aggressive, yes.
Keep plugging away. Playing *longer* games (e.g. at least 15 minutes per side; ideally with an increment) and analyze the games on your own afterward and later with an engine (you can do this for free on lichess.org). Try to spot trends wherever possible, and categorize the types of mistakes you make (e.g. simple blunders, miscalculated lines, undefended pieces, king safety problems, etc.). You ought to notice progress if you stay disciplined! Good luck :)
I don't feel quite so bad about my last game, a draw. Wait, yeah I still feel bad about it.
gg