This video has really opened my eyes. Currently reading a lot and studying openings, but most of all playing tons and tons of rapid games. Although having some succes went from 1400-1600 im now platueing. I feel like this is exactly what has been missing in my training, spending way too much time focusing on solely playing. In boxing we have the term drillers make killers and this exactly what applies for chess aswell, being able to perform a tactic or move is not enough. You have to be able to do it under pressure and without missing opportunities. The only way to do this is to make tons of repetitions. Thank you for yet another useful video I'll be spending upcoming weeks at least doing 30 mins of puzzles a day!
As a 1800 player i can attest that this video is a gold mine. Most of my games are decided by tactical shots either to save a losing position of get a winning position. I tend to play a lot of rapid game thinking i would have large amount of sample size to access my weaknesses but it wasn't really working. I found a way forward now. Thanks
@@LightSquares I totally agree with you, I am sometimes lazy to analyze own games because I play a lot and some of the variations I mess up tends to repeat itself. Regarding higher tactical training, I know you advocate for solving basic tactics because they tend to repeat in games. I mostly solve puzzle rush and mates in 1,2 and 3's. Could you please elaborate on what you mean by harder tactical puzzles especially for 1800. I am currently 1842 with a peak of 1885
"Get crushed or die a slow death" - just described my chess career. Too often I get focused on the defending without realising I have a stronger attacking threat/plan and end up losing a winning position
@ getting better, hit some rough spots last year but changing things up and feeling better. Appreciate your videos as always practical advice, engaging and come away with helpful ways to apply to my game play.
Kramnik is saying you should practice your tactics puzzles the whole time. Nice video LS. I just saw a video on the woodpecker method by a GM who practices the same 1000 tactics puzzles repeatedly until he can do them all in a day. The repetition improves his GM play incredibly enough.
I would aim 30 minutes per day, most days. Try puzzle rush survival on chess (dot) com, hit scores of 30 routinely with no more than 1 min per puzzle. If you use Lichess go for Puzzle Streak.
But what puzzle rating would you suggest as basic? I ask because for the sequence which lead to the trapped queen, I believe that requires a good amount of skill in calculation, probably 1900s range puzzle rating (lichess)
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This video has really opened my eyes. Currently reading a lot and studying openings, but most of all playing tons and tons of rapid games. Although having some succes went from 1400-1600 im now platueing. I feel like this is exactly what has been missing in my training, spending way too much time focusing on solely playing.
In boxing we have the term drillers make killers and this exactly what applies for chess aswell, being able to perform a tactic or move is not enough. You have to be able to do it under pressure and without missing opportunities. The only way to do this is to make tons of repetitions.
Thank you for yet another useful video I'll be spending upcoming weeks at least doing 30 mins of puzzles a day!
I love the phrase 'drillers make killers'. I'm glad this video helped someone out there. Good luck and let me know how you get on.
As a 1800 player i can attest that this video is a gold mine. Most of my games are decided by tactical shots either to save a losing position of get a winning position. I tend to play a lot of rapid game thinking i would have large amount of sample size to access my weaknesses but it wasn't really working. I found a way forward now. Thanks
I find rating plateaus a cue for deeper analysis and harder tactics training.
@@LightSquares I totally agree with you, I am sometimes lazy to analyze own games because I play a lot and some of the variations I mess up tends to repeat itself. Regarding higher tactical training, I know you advocate for solving basic tactics because they tend to repeat in games. I mostly solve puzzle rush and mates in 1,2 and 3's. Could you please elaborate on what you mean by harder tactical puzzles especially for 1800. I am currently 1842 with a peak of 1885
"Get crushed or die a slow death" - just described my chess career. Too often I get focused on the defending without realising I have a stronger attacking threat/plan and end up losing a winning position
Yes, making counter-threats are often (but not always) good ways to defend.
Excellent examples made in this video. Inspiring to keep focusing in the basic tactics.
How is your chess journey going?
@ getting better, hit some rough spots last year but changing things up and feeling better. Appreciate your videos as always practical advice, engaging and come away with helpful ways to apply to my game play.
@@southernrun9048 It will take years. Have patience and keep going friend.
This channel so underrated. Very clear explanation and to the point. Thank you bro
Much appreciated, how is your chess journey going?
@@LightSquares I am at 1740 in Lichess, I am getting much better if I stop blundering 😅 My goal this year to get 2000elo in Lichess
Kramnik is saying you should practice your tactics puzzles the whole time. Nice video LS. I just saw a video on the woodpecker method by a GM who practices the same 1000 tactics puzzles repeatedly until he can do them all in a day. The repetition improves his GM play incredibly enough.
I can believe it works at all levels. Are there online resources that allow you to do woodpecker specifically?
@@LightSquares yeah, check out chessable
Chessable has woodpecker method. But i found it too advanced. I got another tactical course om chessable i believe tactics for clubplayers
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How many minutes a day would you suggest training on puzzles? Thank you!
I would aim 30 minutes per day, most days. Try puzzle rush survival on chess (dot) com, hit scores of 30 routinely with no more than 1 min per puzzle. If you use Lichess go for Puzzle Streak.
Nice Waldner cameo!! 👏👏
What's your thoughts on chess RUclips? You have been engaged for years (thanks). Which way should chess channels focus?
Good stuff. Unrelated to the video, but have you ever played the variant Crazyhouse?
No, I'm not clear on the rules. Maybe one day.
Nice! What tactics set do you use to repeat?
Puzzle Rush (Survival) on chess (dot) com or Puzzle Streak on Lichess (dot) org.
But what puzzle rating would you suggest as basic? I ask because for the sequence which lead to the trapped queen, I believe that requires a good amount of skill in calculation, probably 1900s range puzzle rating (lichess)
Try Puzzle Streak on Lichess.org, spending maximum 1 min per puzzle. Aim for scores of 25 routinely.