1600 to 1800 - how to pull it off?
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AmmoniaPhosphate
Jan 16, 2024
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So, I've been a 1600 for 3 months now and I'm trying to get up to 1800. I've reached 1700 once, but I think it was more luck than skill. How should I rank up?
Jan 16, 2024
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#2
Develop a calm and composed mindset, especially in challenging positions. Avoid getting frustrated or discouraged after losses. Focus on the learning process and improvement.
Jan 16, 2024
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#3
Thanks. I always try to go 1 move ahead, should I go 2 moves ahead from now on?
Jan 16, 2024
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#6
Also nice to get someone from the 2000s respond to a 1600, appreciate it
Jan 16, 2024
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#7
Haven't played rapid in a hot minute, but the thing that helped me the most was learning how to convert endgames. I really like hyper aggressive and sacrificial lines, but those work better at shorter time controls. Try to maintain parity both in terms of material and positional play for the beginning and middle game, and when you see an opening to trade down into a favorable end game take it. There really isn't that much difference between 1600 and 1800, a lot of it is just mindset and mental stamina (not making simple mistakes and blunders over a prolonged period).
Jan 16, 2024
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#8
Hi!
Maybe it is a good time to make a plan and train with a coach.
I wrote on the subject a post you might be interested in checking out:
https://www.chess.com/blog/maafernan/guidelines-for-a-study-plan-beginner-intermediate-players
Good luck!
Jan 16, 2024
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#9
Hey maafernan I see u are a coach on chess.com I went from low elo like 1000 rapid and 800 blitz to 1300 rapid and 1200 blitz because I studied how do I get better now if u don’t mind telling me. Also it would help if u can give me a link to whatever u suggest if u can. Thank you.
Jan 16, 2024
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#10
The link that you posted for the 1600 guy helps a little bit I will use that plan I’m just wondering if u can help me with anything else. If not that’s fine thank you tho.
Jan 16, 2024
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XxsgbxX wrote:
The link that you posted for the 1600 guy helps a little bit I will use that plan I’m just wondering if u can help me with anything else. If not that’s fine thank you tho.
Hi!
If you are interested in more tips you might check out my blog:
https://www.chess.com/blog/maafernan
And if you would like to have customized lessons please send me a direct message and I will reply with more details on my coaching services.
Regards
Jan 16, 2024
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#12
maafernan wrote:
XxsgbxX wrote:
The link that you posted for the 1600 guy helps a little bit I will use that plan I’m just wondering if u can help me with anything else. If not that’s fine thank you tho.
Hi!
If you are interested in more tips you might check out my blog:
https://www.chess.com/blog/maafernan
And if you would like to have customized lessons please send me a direct message and I will reply with more details on my coaching services.
Regards
How pathetic. A chess coach with the subtlety of a bulldozer desperate for recognition...
Your blog has no content. There's no post where you don't squirm for new students.
This is not a self-promotion portal. You haven't improved in years, what do you know about improvement. There's no post where you don't squirm for new students. It doesn't look like you have many satisfied students, does it? Keep dreaming, chess charlatan.
Jan 16, 2024
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#13
ChessMasteryOfficial wrote:
Develop a calm and composed mindset, especially in challenging positions. Avoid getting frustrated or discouraged after losses. Focus on the learning process and improvement.
Finally, a sensible, discreet coach who knows what he's talking about. I also think that it is inevitable to isolate your ego from the game in order to improve.
Jan 16, 2024
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#14
ThunderAtSea wrote:
maafernan wrote:
XxsgbxX wrote:
The link that you posted for the 1600 guy helps a little bit I will use that plan I’m just wondering if u can help me with anything else. If not that’s fine thank you tho.
Hi!
If you are interested in more tips you might check out my blog:
https://www.chess.com/blog/maafernan
And if you would like to have customized lessons please send me a direct message and I will reply with more details on my coaching services.
Regards
How pathetic. A chess coach with the subtlety of a bulldozer desperate for recognition...
Your blog has no content. There's no post where you don't squirm for new students.
This is not a self-promotion portal. You haven't improved in years, what do you know about improvement. There's no post where you don't squirm for new students. It doesn't look like you have many satisfied students, does it? Keep dreaming, chess charlatan.
Sorry your post is off topic. Topic of this thread is "1600 to 1800 - how to pull it off?". Your post says nothing about, while I give a lot of advice in the link to my blog useful for players in that rating range.
I'm a Chess.com coach. That means that Chess.com checked my qualifications and identity. I'm an expert player rated 2000 + Elo FIDE classic (the official International Chess Federation rating). Besides on Chess.com I'm rated 2100 + in rapid and about the same in blitz. And I usually give my advice in forums and have a blog anyone can learn from for free.
I enjoy chess, enjoy coaching, and enjoy improving my own skills. And I do have happy students.
My post is in line with Chess.com policy "to be kind and respectful" , yours unfortunately is not. End of message.
Jan 16, 2024
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#15
@maafernan I have been training/studying to get better at chess and I did get better I don’t know what my rating is right now tho because my elo keeps on going up so could we play an unrated game do u think? Me and you if u can
Jan 16, 2024
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#19
XxsgbxX wrote:
Maafernan when I tried to send you a message it said I’m blocked
It happend the same to me! Extrange, because I sent you a friend request too.