Author: Kerry McDermott
Date: 11:12:03 08/21/03
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On August 20, 2003 at 23:39:37, Mike Byrne wrote: >On August 20, 2003 at 11:56:44, Kerry McDermott wrote: > >>Thanx. That was also very helpful... and encouraging. I was inactive for a >>period in the mid 90's. I have since become active again. My rating didn't >>really slip during that time. I guess that means my rating will be going up a >>bit plus whatever improvement I make in my game. I hope I can make expert (1753 >>now) before the age thing kicks in (turning 40 in a few months!) > >Go for it! > >Here's a player I played against in the mid-80's when he was in his late 20's >and rated around 1750 , became an expert a few years later. > >http://www.64.com/uscf/ratings/10157251 > >I (along with others) believe most players rated under 2000 study openings too >much and do not work on tactics sufficiently. The proof is that any computer >rated near 2000 without any opening book knowledge will win against under 2000 >player most of time just on tactics. Once your over 2000 is the time to focus >on the finer points of the game. I used to study a lot of openings - in >hindsight it was probably time wasted time for me. I try now to work on >tactics, pattern recognition and developing a plan - and staying away from >blitz. 2000 may be a reach for me now - but if I can to 1800 I can than plan to >get to 2000 next. > >Tactics, tactics tactics. Mike, I agree w/ tactics, tactics, tactics! I have been using Lev Alburt's pocket training book. It is excellent for recognition and tactics. I recommend it highly. It seems over priced, but it is worth it! Good luck to you as well. Regards, Kerry
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