tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29536626.post864746493725431483..comments2024-01-29T12:40:27.160-06:00Comments on <center>Getting back to 2000</center> : This and that.Ivanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02766013089364074425noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29536626.post-87186865218761119482009-04-08T17:10:00.000-05:002009-04-08T17:10:00.000-05:00Congrats to U-school in K-12 Champ!Congrats to U-school in K-12 Champ!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29536626.post-63075729538465770742009-04-08T07:47:00.000-05:002009-04-08T07:47:00.000-05:00Yes, Sasha did exceptionally well in the K-12 Cham...Yes, Sasha did exceptionally well in the K-12 Championship division. The player who took first was rated 2500+. Being only a 5th grader this year, I would expect to see his performances propel him in to the top 20 finishers very soon!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29536626.post-74807749499824000662009-04-07T18:25:00.000-05:002009-04-07T18:25:00.000-05:00I'm sure there are many WI players that are very t...I'm sure there are many WI players that are very talented and not in these "discussions". Congrats to all WI participants.Chess Dudenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29536626.post-39766193693371398472009-04-07T13:16:00.000-05:002009-04-07T13:16:00.000-05:00Gregory Reese placed 14th in the same division as ...Gregory Reese placed 14th in the same division as David Jin with only one loss for the entire event. Not sure why his name isn't in any of these discussions. He is a very talented, though underdeveloped, player. He also won a trophy in the Blitz event for 11th place out of 217 participants. Congrats to him and all WI players who made the trip!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29536626.post-66172290780575293762009-04-06T19:45:00.000-05:002009-04-06T19:45:00.000-05:00C.K.To answer your question, John had 2 teammates ...C.K.<BR/><BR/>To answer your question, John had 2 teammates and they thought the best chance to win a team trophy was in the K-9 section as 3 person team, even though the K-9 section would be more difficult in general. They made their decision before they knew that there would be only 5 team trophies for the K-9 Championship Section. <BR/><BR/>The major reductions to the trophies was the source of much discussion at the tournament. It will be interesting to see if USCF makes any changes for future events.<BR/><BR/>All in all, well done by WI, too many successes stories to list. Chess Dude's predictions set a very unrealistic bar for WI at this tournament, but WI Scholastic chess has much to be proud. Congrats to all the players, parents, coaches and special thanks to all the tournament organizers who make it possible for the kids to continue to hone their skills.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Scott VAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29536626.post-29433997277271683222009-04-06T14:13:00.000-05:002009-04-06T14:13:00.000-05:00Too bad that WI had only one first place finish, I...Too bad that WI had only one first place finish, I was expecting at least 3 :(<BR/><BR/>Why didn't Veech and co. play in K-8?<BR/><BR/>C.K.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29536626.post-74634270973016178752009-04-06T14:04:00.000-05:002009-04-06T14:04:00.000-05:00A notable is that Brennan Harder finished 1ST in K...A notable is that Brennan Harder finished 1ST in K-3 U800Chess Dudenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29536626.post-11301616666662192042009-04-06T14:02:00.000-05:002009-04-06T14:02:00.000-05:00Not very well I'm afraid. Awonder Liang finished 3...Not very well I'm afraid. Awonder Liang finished 3rd, David Jin finished 93rd,and Tianye Zhang finished 17th.Chess Dudenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29536626.post-26994393013389378282009-04-06T07:47:00.000-05:002009-04-06T07:47:00.000-05:00How'd those predictions come out Chess Dud?How'd those predictions come out Chess Dud?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29536626.post-36304149966897346152009-03-31T20:08:00.000-05:002009-03-31T20:08:00.000-05:00I am also a big fan of doing tactics. Good outline...I am also a big fan of doing tactics. Good outline Matt! BTW Matt....could you send me your email....I'm at chessjock64@yahoo.com thanks!<BR/><BR/>Jim RoweAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08923827720686009631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29536626.post-33021321718756235282009-03-31T18:47:00.000-05:002009-03-31T18:47:00.000-05:00Watch for Keanu Davis to do well in K-8 U1000Watch for Keanu Davis to do well in K-8 U1000Chess Dudenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29536626.post-18270442344593425872009-03-31T18:44:00.000-05:002009-03-31T18:44:00.000-05:00Tianye Zhang will finish in top 15 in K-3 ChampTianye Zhang will finish in top 15 in K-3 ChampChess Dudenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29536626.post-17917292372452474912009-03-31T18:39:00.000-05:002009-03-31T18:39:00.000-05:00David Jin will finish in top three in K-5 ChampDavid Jin will finish in top three in K-5 ChampChess Dudenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29536626.post-72259632292625131392009-03-31T18:33:00.000-05:002009-03-31T18:33:00.000-05:00I think that being over 2000 puts you in the 94th ...I think that being over 2000 puts you in the 94th percentile of rated active players, pretty good in my book.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29536626.post-77987941623678276552009-03-31T17:14:00.001-05:002009-03-31T17:14:00.001-05:00Awonder will win the K-1 Champ.Awonder will win the K-1 Champ.Chess Dudenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29536626.post-47528947221456636652009-03-31T17:14:00.000-05:002009-03-31T17:14:00.000-05:00I agree with Ivan that one could reach expert by s...I agree with Ivan that one could reach expert by studying mainly tactics and playing relatively simple openings. For the most part this is what I did. There may be some argument about the limits adult players can reach but I feel I have made the majority of what little progress I have made in chess as an adult. I didn't start playing chess until I was 16.<BR/><BR/>I'm a frequent reader of this blog and interested in chess improvement as well. Here are some things I have found helpful:<BR/><BR/>1. chesslecture.com helped me out a lot. Especially lectures on endgames and annotated games.<BR/><BR/>2. Annotating my own games. Writing notes to my games in a notebook and only after I've drawn my own conclusions check my work with an engine.<BR/><BR/>3. I've read some books. The ones I found that had the greatest influence were 1. My Great Predecessor series by Kasparov. 2. Pawn Structure Chess by Soltis. 3. Dvoretsky's Endgame Manual.<BR/><BR/>I feel confident Ivan will make his goal if he adds a bit more rigor and consistency to his studying. I agree with earlier comments by Dr. Reich that CTS may be somewhat overrated as a training tool. CT Art seems to me to be better as you can study themes as opposed to random problems. Atleast CT-Art helped me quite a bit.<BR/><BR/>But I'm by far not an authority on chess improvement as I still have many weaknesses. Someone like Ashish probablly has more reliable suggestions. These are just a few things that helped me reach 2000+ USCF. I personally don't see 2000 USCF as such a milestone personally. I feel if one puts in enough work 2000 USCF is easily attainable for anyone.<BR/><BR/>-Matt WallerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29536626.post-68803888082912962742009-03-31T12:33:00.000-05:002009-03-31T12:33:00.000-05:00No current plans to compete again; my practice and...No current plans to compete again; my practice and family occupy my time.<BR/>Richard ReichAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29536626.post-43328000132879417922009-03-31T08:28:00.000-05:002009-03-31T08:28:00.000-05:00WI tour rules: Click hereThis is the "true current...WI tour rules: <A HREF="http://www.wischess.org/content/view/78/107/" REL="nofollow">Click here</A><BR/><BR/>This is the "true current" list<BR/><BR/>There have only been two events this year.<BR/><BR/>For future events : <A HREF="http://www.wischess.org/component/option,com_jcalpro/Itemid,118/extmode,cat/cat_id,2/" REL="nofollow">Click here</A>Ivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02766013089364074425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29536626.post-5759671546445567172009-03-31T07:42:00.000-05:002009-03-31T07:42:00.000-05:00Ivan, I don't pretend to understand Tour points, b...Ivan, I don't pretend to understand Tour points, but I unhide the columns in your spreadsheet and all I see is the ELO event listed with results. Haven't there been other Tour events for 2009? Where can we get the true "current" standings and not just the one that shows you in the lead?Curious Georgenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29536626.post-19349824587633268202009-03-30T17:07:00.000-05:002009-03-30T17:07:00.000-05:00Ivan, is it a coincidence that you link to the Tou...Ivan, is it a coincidence that you link to the Tour Standings and you just happen to be at the top?! <BR/>At least you're humble!1. Nf3noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29536626.post-66218411450335230502009-03-30T16:33:00.000-05:002009-03-30T16:33:00.000-05:00Not really. I'd say 75% tactics, and 24% position,...Not really. I'd say 75% tactics, and 24% position, and 1% tacticsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29536626.post-80409015448585362242009-03-30T15:54:00.000-05:002009-03-30T15:54:00.000-05:00Chess is 99% Tactics, the rest is mostly tactics a...Chess is 99% Tactics, the rest is mostly tactics as wellAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29536626.post-52627530155936010922009-03-30T15:38:00.000-05:002009-03-30T15:38:00.000-05:00Well,not tactics ALONEWell,not tactics ALONEAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29536626.post-9742926981808132312009-03-30T15:13:00.000-05:002009-03-30T15:13:00.000-05:00Tactics alone can get one to 2000. Other than CTS...Tactics alone can get one to 2000. Other than CTS I also work with printed tactic exercises.<BR/><BR/>There is another site chesstempo.com where you can solve with no time limit.Ivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02766013089364074425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29536626.post-69306077660788261382009-03-30T15:10:00.000-05:002009-03-30T15:10:00.000-05:00Hello Richard,Are you thinking about playing again...Hello Richard,<BR/><BR/>Are you thinking about playing again? I noticed you haven't played since 1999.<BR/><BR/>IvanIvanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02766013089364074425noreply@blogger.com