Hi Chris,
The goal is to learn common chess patterns. Please keep in mind that I may be
using terms incorrectly.
Thanks.
Jim
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Tyson et al,
Thanks for the suggestion, but annoyingly, like many sites like that, it is
inaccessible.
Shall we open up the can of worms that debate the use of contemplating puzzles
to increase one’s tactical abilities? For I, personally, refuse to accept that
the study of puzzles increases the ability of a chess player in over-the-board
play. As a positional player, I believe in the principals of positional
structure, principals, formations and the such like. I acknowledge tactical
ability is required to calculate current positions and to figure out immediate
situations. I ask the question though, to whether siting endlessly figuring out
tactical solutions to obscure patterns is a developmental tool? Sure, I also
acknowledge that “patterns” can be learnt, but I agree with and appreciate, but
the obscure stuff, is that really instructive?
Thoughts welcome,
Chris
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Subject: [usbca_chess] Re: Chess Puzzles In Increasing Order Of Difficulty
Hello Jim,
You could try:
https://www.chess.com/forum/view/more-puzzles/puzzles---increasing-difficulty
Tyson
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wrote:
Hi,
The subject says it. Can anyone recommend a source of chess puzzles in
increasing order of difficulty? I am also looking to purposely practice
tactics. I know that is a broad topic. I do not feel smart enough to narrow it
down. My apologies.
Jim H
