More ramblings of the subpatzer...
I am supposed to learn and play just one opening and specialize for maximum effect. I am supposed to play a variety of openings to broaden my chess education. I should not play openings like the Colle because they are not sustainable in the long run. I should play main lines. But I should not play main lines that are above my chess understanding.
I should study tactics until I no longer fall for any two or three movers. I should study endgames in order to understand the power of the pieces. But it is not practical to study endgames that will practically never turn up in a game. I should understand the pawn structure and how that leads to correct piece placement and coordination. I should come up with the correct strategic plan.
With advice like this, is it any wonder that a casual adult hobbyist, has picked many flowers in the garden of chess. Who cares? The experts may be right, but I buy their books and dvds! Flowers for Caissa!
Right now I am scripting out Stuart Kaufman's latest repertoire book into Bookup. I have brought my % up to 91.2% in the Chess Tactics server. I have misplaced my 1001 beginning chess exercises again. My Reassess and Endgame Silman books are getting dusty.
Chess is a journey of self discovery.
Kiss me Caissa!
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