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From the perspective of someone who has also reached 2100s (highest is 2140s, but for some reason lichess only recorded 2120s), as a peak ELO, it's okay) I've reached low 2100s twice and then proceede…

I would advise against playing speed chess. As you've noticed, it doesn't allow you time to think properly. As a beginner, you need lots of time to calculate each candidate move and consider its stren…

Why? After the first two moves you've just gotten the old benoni with the colors swapped. Captures in that position is known to be a mistake that lets all the pressure off and gives the opponent a goo…

Sarcasm. I did not intend to lose those points, but I am choosing to treat it as an opportunity. (aka, "you never lose a piece, you dynamically sacrifice it")

...I dynamically sacrificed them to get game-playing activity. My position now offers excellent winning chances. Will continue to attack.

I say this to all new people. At 1700 Elo and below (classical on lichess), it's mostly going to be a matter of board vision. You shouldn't worry about complex strategy, openings, endgames, or deep ca…

Master your board vision. This applies to pretty much all beginners. You'll see steady improvement until about the 1600 elo level. It's the fastest way to improve and a necessary step before you can p…

Welcome, @DominickP1JW! The clock is to make sure that people make their moves in a reasonable amount of time instead of just refusing to move when they're losing. When it's your turn, your clock tick…

"You must take your opponent into a deep, dark forest where 2+2=5 and the way out is only wide enough for one." -Tal. I named my account after this quote. I find it hilariously over-the-top and unnece…

As someone who has just gotten back to 2100 for the first time in a long time, I will say: it's a frustrating process. One thing is that the way you play will depend on your time control. If it's a fa…