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Mass. Chess Association retweeted
2 second tactic
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Mass. Chess Association retweeted
The biggest mistake most people make with over-the-board chess:
Waiting too long to get started.
"I'll do it when I'm 100 points higher rated."
You can gain those online rating points, but they won't make you feel any different.
Tournaments aren't where you go to show everyone how good you are. They're where you go to get good.
Ultimately I think the delay is about fear of losing. A lot of people want a shortcut that lets them get good at chess without losing.
There is no shortcut. If you want to become a good chess player, you're going to have to lose a lot.
Mass. Chess Association retweeted
This Sunday, Aug 27, a special tournament celebrates the memory of Kate Gasser, whose playing career spanned more than six decades. We encourage all girls and women players to participate.
Mass. Chess Association retweeted
99% of chess puzzles focus on offense, but in a real game, defense is just as important.
5 sec tactic
Sidelines from ENDGAME LABYRINTHS
White is not winning, because Black has a clever defence. Can you find it?
Notice that the board is flipped!
#chess #chesspunks
1sec puzzle #symmetry
Mass. Chess Association retweeted
Everyone tells you to “do tactics,” but how do you get the most out of them?
In my first article for ChessCom I shared 3 tips for using puzzles to improve your tactics…
