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Post by perseus on Oct 30, 2005 16:11:19 GMT -5
Alas, I don't and I come unstuck far too often! Is there a recommended CD-ROM with the openings, so I can play *.PGN files using Winboard on my computer? Then I can remember not to waste my opponent's time making a silly move. Of course, some opponents like winning and if I should fall into a trap ...... Perseus www.stansco.com/cgi-bin/nc_ppp.cgi?20938 |
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Post by Wookiee on Oct 30, 2005 22:24:57 GMT -5
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Post by nightmare on Jan 12, 2006 13:49:17 GMT -5
I always seem to lose a game because of my openings. Guess I better study better.  |
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Post by perseus on Jan 15, 2006 19:23:26 GMT -5
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Post by centerman on Jan 16, 2006 12:56:31 GMT -5
Here are a few I know of.... 1) www.chessgames.com - I believe registration is required, but they have a nice Openings Explorer feature complete with stats and games where the opening was played. 2) www.chessbase.com - I believe they have an openings database on CD for purchase. |
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Post by kukipei on Jan 25, 2006 16:35:31 GMT -5
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Post by sisyfos on Jan 26, 2006 1:15:47 GMT -5
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Post by torphichen on Jan 26, 2006 6:29:59 GMT -5
Unfortunately there is no getting away from sitting down and learning the moves, which is rather a slog, but it is the only way to take the game to the next level. Without it you will be a lamb to the slaughter even against better prepared players, even if they are less talented.
From my personal experience, I would say that opening study added at least an extra 50% to my over the board rating. Not only did I usually get through the first 10-15 moves without completely blowing it, I could steer the game towards positions that I had a better feel for and where I knew the general idea of suitable middlegame plans.
As for what openings to play, that is trial and error. I spent three of four years playing the black square openings against e4 as they we popular at the time only to find a completely different type of opening was the one for me and against the Sicillian I must have tried almost every reasonable second move. On the other hand, I was lucky enough to find my openings for the black side against the closed openings almost immediately.
The main thing is that if an opening isn't doing the business after a couple of years use, it probably isn't the right one for you.
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Post by perseus on Jan 27, 2006 16:10:52 GMT -5
Unfortunately there is no getting away from sitting down and learning the moves, which is rather a slog, but it is the only way to take the game to the next level. Without it you will be a lamb to the slaughter even against better prepared players, even if they are less talented. From my personal experience, I would say that opening study added at least an extra 50% to my over the board rating. Not only did I usually get through the first 10-15 moves without completely blowing it, I could steer the game towards positions that I had a better feel for and where I knew the general idea of suitable middlegame plans. As for what openings to play, that is trial and error. I spent three of four years playing the black square openings against e4 as they we popular at the time only to find a completely different type of opening was the one for me and against the Sicillian I must have tried almost every reasonable second move. On the other hand, I was lucky enough to find my openings for the black side against the closed openings almost immediately. The main thing is that if an opening isn't doing the business after a couple of years use, it probably isn't the right one for you. Agree. Best to learn them whilst you are young. I keep on forgetting the moves. Some of the sharp ones are very tricky to remember. I get in trouble playing the Sicilian and try to avoid playing against the Ruy Lopez. But if I play someone who knows the openings, I get into trouble, full stop. No escaping this. Perseus www.stansco.com/cgi-bin/nc_ppp.cgi?20938 |
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