tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3192113584757325016.post263781708942829471..comments2023-12-07T03:12:47.504-08:00Comments on Pawn to Rook 4: Yusupov Fundamentals - Book 1, Week 2SilentKnighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17050951919945684210noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3192113584757325016.post-89911310667729670402015-02-12T14:07:40.378-08:002015-02-12T14:07:40.378-08:00Great blog. I have very much enjoyed reading your...Great blog. I have very much enjoyed reading your posts, and I agree about mate in 2 positions. I would note though that the calculations are actually four ply deep, not three...after your second move (3 ply) you still have to check whether your opponent has any defensive replies (4 ply)!!Ultimaterankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09273252004212138418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3192113584757325016.post-11478356555938105902015-02-12T11:48:57.329-08:002015-02-12T11:48:57.329-08:00I haven't done a post like that, but I probabl...I haven't done a post like that, but I probably should since I've been asked several times.SilentKnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17050951919945684210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3192113584757325016.post-55292279173570058612015-02-12T08:35:57.103-08:002015-02-12T08:35:57.103-08:00Do you have a post where you describe your approac...Do you have a post where you describe your approach for reviewing annotated games? I.e., at the board vs just reading the book, how much time do you spend per game, do you try to predict moves, how you've chosen the games to review, etc.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3192113584757325016.post-37503348576532194392015-02-09T00:05:04.369-08:002015-02-09T00:05:04.369-08:00Fascinating read !
I think the mates in 2 have so...Fascinating read !<br /><br />I think the mates in 2 have some value to train visualization, but also falsification skills (in chess you shouldn't take anything for granted)Laurent Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05371507031711622435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3192113584757325016.post-77190800534333804712015-02-08T19:03:21.088-08:002015-02-08T19:03:21.088-08:00If you are interested about my journey to the 2000...If you are interested about my journey to the 2000 level (A-class) - and what were the reasons I failed - you can read it here (in Polish, but probably you can translate it with Google Translator or something similar tools).<br /><br />The link to my failure (final explanatory text with reasons why I will not succeeded) is here:<br />http://beginnerchessimprovement.blogspot.com/2015/02/w-1000-dni-do-poziomu-2000-czesc-9.html<br /><br />And I wanted to say something about this "problem with 16 variations" it is really important one. Why? Because at B and A-class levels you will be FORCED to find unusual solutions. And if you solve such puzzles - your horizons of vision is going to broaden. It is not the overnight process, but after a few (2, 3 maybe 5 or 10?) thousands of attempts (trials) you will catch the solutions IMMEDIATELY. What's more? You will be able to see the tricks and traps inside the specific problems.<br /><br />How do I know that? It is because I tested what are the skills and level of play the players rated 1200-1700. I played about 5 thousand of blitz games (at FICS). Stronger players play better because they are not JUST better at tactics, but they are playing quite strong moves - based on "unusual solutions" if I can say that. If they get into the trap they estimate and count the best solution very fast (in comparison to the players rated 300-500 rating points weaker). And I could save my chess life many times - due to some specific unusual solutions - especially against players who thought they outplayed me just because they took me a pawn of the piece.<br />Tomaszhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09690570865003924020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3192113584757325016.post-13490616510189175732015-02-08T18:49:10.775-08:002015-02-08T18:49:10.775-08:00My dear friend
As you previously posted - you are...My dear friend<br /><br />As you previously posted - you are going to work out (study) ALL Jusupov's book training course (9 books). You may be sure that after studying this series SERIOUSLY you will look at chess from different perspective. Of course the practice of the knowledge you are studying will be a key factor.<br /><br />1. Orange is designed to get U1500 players to 1800 - most players rated 1500-1600 complain that they are not able to work out all the chapters and excercises. It is believed that 1700-1900 players may be able to solve MOST (but not all!) of these chapters.<br /><br />2. Blue is designed to get U1800 players to 2100. I would rather say - "1950-2150" rating pool (group).<br /><br />3. Green is designed to U2100 players to master level. The same with this "mini-series". Some people who (studied these books) were 2150-2200 said that many puzzles were really quite difficult ones. A few Fide Masters said that some of the puzzles were hard even to them!<br /><br />Now to the point. Do not worry if you will not be able to solve most (all?!) of the chapters and puzzles at the first attempt. If you are SERIOUS to challenge yourself to achieve (solid) A-class level - you should obligatory repeat "red" score unless you achieve "bronze". Once you improve your understanding (and score) to the bronze - do whatever is needed to get to the "silver level". Why I recommend such an approach? It is because you will be forced to fill the gaps in some time, but NOW it will be more efficient as you can think over a lot of (hard) ideas and fill your holes (in knowledge) much better. And if you dream about reaching an EXPERT level (2150 or better) - you HAVE TO have quite high level of skills and abilities. ONLY "silver" and "gold" levels are able to quarantee this.<br /><br />I have avoided most uncomfortable part of chess knowledge. And guess what? It was one of the key reason why I was not able to reach A-class level. I hope you will not repeat my mistakes. Chess is difficult enough and as you noticed very well: "Amateurs practice until they get it right, experts practice until they can't get it wrong". What level do you choose - expert or amateur one? It is of course up to you, but be aware why there are many millions of amateurs and just thousands of experts and masters.<br /><br />BTW. You inspired me to look inside those books. When I have some free time (and willingness) - I will try to check out the same chapters as you have already done and compare what my level will be. I have just a few of Jusupov's books series, but I want to give it a shot to see how difficult they would be to my person. Keep up great work :)Tomaszhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09690570865003924020noreply@blogger.com