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 10+5 game against a player rated 1644 on Chess.com. The line 1.e4 c6 2.Nc3 d5 3.e5 seems a little disjointed, though after the game's 3...Bf5 4.d4 e6 … [Read more...] about Structural & Development Considerations in the Caro-Kann | Climbing the Rating Ladder vs. 1644
John Bartholomew
Facing the Clock as a Weapon | Using the Clock as a Weapon #52
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 Chapters: 0:00 Game 1 5:54 Game 2 11:10 Game 3 16:51 Game 4 23:17 Game 5 Support the … [Read more...] about Facing the Clock as a Weapon | Using the Clock as a Weapon #52
Recognizing and Timing Your Pawn Play | Climbing the Rating Ladder vs. 2289
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 10+0 game against a player rated 2289 on Chess.com. Facing a fellow streamer's Bogo-Indian Defense (1.d4 Nf6 2.Nf3 e6 3.c4 Bb4+), I achieve a mobile … [Read more...] about Recognizing and Timing Your Pawn Play | Climbing the Rating Ladder vs. 2289
The Importance of Playing in a Good Mood | Using the Clock as a Weapon #51
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 Chapters: 0:00 Game 1 5:57 Game 2 12:42 Game 3 19:37 Game 4 27:28 Game 5 Support the … [Read more...] about The Importance of Playing in a Good Mood | Using the Clock as a Weapon #51
Where to Play in this 3…a6 French Defense? | Climbing the Rating Ladder vs. 1846
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 10+0 game against a player rated 1846 on Chess.com. Facing an unusual French Defense variation, 1.e4 e6 2.d4 d5 3.Nc3 a6, I draw a mental parallel to a … [Read more...] about Where to Play in this 3…a6 French Defense? | Climbing the Rating Ladder vs. 1846
