Yay, got another challenge!
49 games in progress! And 8.5/9 in completed games.
Who will be #50? :)
Who will be #50? :)
Who will be the first to beat me? :)
@BlakeyBChess I'm definitely better in our game but I'm not expecting a win. Any games that you think you are lost in?
@cheddarman1 yeah there are a couple :)
My first loss has occurred!
Hopefully more aren't on the way :)
Lots of new challenges today! I look forward to playing all of you!
Thanks for hosting this simul. I’m looking forward to seeing how our game plays out and how you do against your other challengers.
I checked out your chesspathyways.com site. I don’t usually sign up for most of the sites that offer ‘free’ stuff (I don't like the endless spamming/marketing), but I did sign up for your site. What made me decide to sign up? Well, a couple of things.
#1 - I watched your IBrag game analysis (#12) on chesspathways.com and enjoyed the way you commented on the game. It was really well done. You were actually aiming to convey a few important lessons/messages and not just bragging about how smart you are by highlighting how you would have played the game so much better (the difference between a good teacher that wants to teach and an omnipotent, pretend teacher that want to impress with their knowledge). I related to what you were saying in the analysis, as I too suffer from the same lack of looking at my opponents strategy/options and focusing on my own plans (but hey, don’t use that as insider information in our game). To sum it up, I was impressed and will be watching more of your videos.
#2 – I thought your offer to analyze games was quite generous. I came across your post – ‘Hey everyone! I'm a Master willing to help analyze players' games for free. Is anyone interested?’ – lichess.org/forum/game-analysis/hey-everyone-im-a-master-willing-to-help-analyze-players-games-for-free-is-anyone-interested?page=1 – and see that you're living up to your word!
I know it takes time and effort – and you’re willing to do it for free! I know that it also helps you to improve and provides fodder for your teaching, but it is generous none-the-less. I think of it as giving back, which is an indication of good character – which speaks for itself.
I tell people that to improve (learn) in any game, they should, a) play against people that are better than they are so that they can learn from their opponent – pretty straightforward; b) play against people that are equal to them so that they can really struggle – and in turn they will both strengthen; and c) play against people that are weaker than they are so that they can teach – therefore strengthening their understanding of the game and its fundamentals.
#3 – Your story about your struggle to improve at chess is similar to those I’ve heard many times and to many questions/comments I see posted. Seems like you’ve walked-the-walk and aren’t just talking-the-talk.
#4 – I saw your other challenge post – ‘I'm hosting a "BLITZ STREAK CHALLENGE" with a cash prize + more! Free to join!’ – lichess.org/forum/general-chess-discussion/im-hosting-a-blitz-streak-challenge-with-a-cash-prize--more-free-to-join?page=1 – and like that you’re actively getting out there, challenging others to excel, and encouraging them to get excited about their achievements.
#5 – Perhaps most importantly, you seem to have a positive attitude. I haven’t seen a rude comment from you – even when delivering some bad news, you’re still positive and upbeat (as an example – lichess.org/forum/general-chess-discussion/im-hosting-a-blitz-streak-challenge-with-a-cash-prize--more-free-to-join#10). Well done!
I checked out your chesspathyways.com site. I don’t usually sign up for most of the sites that offer ‘free’ stuff (I don't like the endless spamming/marketing), but I did sign up for your site. What made me decide to sign up? Well, a couple of things.
#1 - I watched your IBrag game analysis (#12) on chesspathways.com and enjoyed the way you commented on the game. It was really well done. You were actually aiming to convey a few important lessons/messages and not just bragging about how smart you are by highlighting how you would have played the game so much better (the difference between a good teacher that wants to teach and an omnipotent, pretend teacher that want to impress with their knowledge). I related to what you were saying in the analysis, as I too suffer from the same lack of looking at my opponents strategy/options and focusing on my own plans (but hey, don’t use that as insider information in our game). To sum it up, I was impressed and will be watching more of your videos.
#2 – I thought your offer to analyze games was quite generous. I came across your post – ‘Hey everyone! I'm a Master willing to help analyze players' games for free. Is anyone interested?’ – lichess.org/forum/game-analysis/hey-everyone-im-a-master-willing-to-help-analyze-players-games-for-free-is-anyone-interested?page=1 – and see that you're living up to your word!
I know it takes time and effort – and you’re willing to do it for free! I know that it also helps you to improve and provides fodder for your teaching, but it is generous none-the-less. I think of it as giving back, which is an indication of good character – which speaks for itself.
I tell people that to improve (learn) in any game, they should, a) play against people that are better than they are so that they can learn from their opponent – pretty straightforward; b) play against people that are equal to them so that they can really struggle – and in turn they will both strengthen; and c) play against people that are weaker than they are so that they can teach – therefore strengthening their understanding of the game and its fundamentals.
#3 – Your story about your struggle to improve at chess is similar to those I’ve heard many times and to many questions/comments I see posted. Seems like you’ve walked-the-walk and aren’t just talking-the-talk.
#4 – I saw your other challenge post – ‘I'm hosting a "BLITZ STREAK CHALLENGE" with a cash prize + more! Free to join!’ – lichess.org/forum/general-chess-discussion/im-hosting-a-blitz-streak-challenge-with-a-cash-prize--more-free-to-join?page=1 – and like that you’re actively getting out there, challenging others to excel, and encouraging them to get excited about their achievements.
#5 – Perhaps most importantly, you seem to have a positive attitude. I haven’t seen a rude comment from you – even when delivering some bad news, you’re still positive and upbeat (as an example – lichess.org/forum/general-chess-discussion/im-hosting-a-blitz-streak-challenge-with-a-cash-prize--more-free-to-join#10). Well done!
I have a problem. Last 15 sec. I can't really move. There is always a retard oft 2-4 sec. What can i Do?
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