John Bartholomew

A nice way to bounce back after my last blunder-filled session (Using the Clock as a Weapon #12)! In this video, I play five blitz games (3+0) on Chess.com. My goals in this series are to 1) stay even or ahead of my opponents on the clock, and 2) trust my decision-making. Follow along as I try to avoid perfectionist tendencies and apply pressure with the ultimate equalizer in … [Read more...] about Confident Session | Using the Clock as a Weapon #13

I make three #PuzzleRush runs, and track my progress. To make your rushes more instructional, I recommend reviewing your incorrect puzzles afterwards! #Chess Support the channel: https://streamlabs.com/johnbartholomew or via PayPal: https://t.co/VBFOLJHt2m Follow me on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/johnbartholomew Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fins0905 Add me as … [Read more...] about Steady Improvement | Puzzle Rush #8

A 10-game session where I play seven games against a Grandmaster rated 2700+ in bullet. #Chess #BulletChess Support the channel: https://streamlabs.com/johnbartholomew or via PayPal: https://t.co/VBFOLJHt2m Follow me on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/johnbartholomew Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fins0905 Add me as a friend on Chess.com: … [Read more...] about Dueling GM DuleMudule | Bullet Chess #295

In this video, I play five blitz games (3+0) on Chess.com. My goals in this series are to 1) stay even or ahead of my opponents on the clock, and 2) trust my decision-making. Follow along as I try to avoid perfectionist tendencies and apply pressure with the ultimate equalizer in competitive chess: the clock! #Chess #BlitzChess #ClockAsAWeapon Support the channel: … [Read more...] about Blunderific Session | Using the Clock as a Weapon #12

In this continuation of the "Climbing the Rating Ladder" series I take on players of various ratings levels while pointing out typical mistakes and spots for improvement along the way (possibly my own!? :)). Here I commentate a 5+5 game against a player rated 1271 on Chess.com. I discuss some key Ruy Lopez (or Spanish Game) move-order points, as well as the importance of … [Read more...] about Attacking With All Your Pieces | Climbing the Rating Ladder vs. buckpoulin (1271)