tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6307680597483169434.post8148859222798568265..comments2024-01-29T19:05:09.086+01:00Comments on Farbror the Guru: The Stoyko ExchangeBRF Fågelsångenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06303373959787978980noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6307680597483169434.post-71712323280266719302012-05-21T21:16:05.362+02:002012-05-21T21:16:05.362+02:00This is not something I have tried, although one o...This is not something I have tried, although one of the Khelminsky (? spelling ) ' Test your chess' books would probably contain some good things to start with.<br /><br />I picked up a test your chess book by Steffen Pedersen in a sale ( yes is was only a couple of EURs ) but never really used it as it was not in my 'Skill Level" at the time ( read I just wanted quick tactics :).<br /><br />I did put a couple into my dbase though, so you can see if this will work for you and is what you want ? [rnb3kr/pp2qpbp/3pp1p1/1N6/2BNP3/4P3/PPP3PP/R2Q1RK1 w - -] White to playSignalmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16729072457754759564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6307680597483169434.post-3650657651843515872012-05-21T20:41:22.429+02:002012-05-21T20:41:22.429+02:00In exercises 2 and 3, I found the answers within t...In exercises 2 and 3, I found the answers within two minutes a piece. In exercise 4, the answer 34..Qd7!! is given, but I preferred the natural 34..Bf4, and if 35.gxB Qh4+, 36.Kg1 Rxf4 and Black's mate comes a move sooner, even if Rxf3. The problem is that White is still winning with 34..Bf4, 35.BxB+ Kg8, 36.gxBf4 and now ..QxNd6 else the knight hops back to e4, and after 36..QxNd6 comes Bf4.<br /><br />So 34...Qd7 is really a "save move" IMHO because I believe White is still just winning after 41.QxQ RxQ, 42.Nc4 (hitting the rook and controlling e3 square).LinuxGuyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15764940044950170053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6307680597483169434.post-82540043253099012382012-05-20T12:43:35.547+02:002012-05-20T12:43:35.547+02:00I tried the first exercise of the Stoyko lecture h...I tried the first exercise of the Stoyko lecture here (clicked on your picture, actually):<br /><br />http://www.kenilworthchessclub.org/articles/lectures/stoyko/stoyko-lecture-4-21-05.htm<br /><br />It took me close to 20 minutes to find the "Master" level move in position #1 against Bisguier, which Steve also played, but we both missed the "Super-GM" move in his notes, which is much stronger. Arthur wilted after the "Master" level move, but could have put up much stiffer resistance, IMHO.<br /><br />I definitely believe in these exercises. For one, the answer alone is telling - square-control, which is also what blindfold-chess is about, this is why the values of the pieces are relative. OTH, it will probably most benefit your slow-chess rating at first, since these exercises do take time. If you want a high-rating at fast time-controls, then tactics drilling works best at first.LinuxGuyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15764940044950170053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6307680597483169434.post-38057068348646461172012-05-19T22:51:46.050+02:002012-05-19T22:51:46.050+02:00Hey Farbror!
It is pretty easy in chessbase to do...Hey Farbror!<br /><br />It is pretty easy in chessbase to do a material search. And in Scid Vs Pc (and I am assuming Chesbase) you can even tell the program to look for certain pieces on certain squares within the material parameters. and if you want you can specify ECO as well.<br /><br />I think this type of search is a little better than position search because you can end up with some really interesting positions! I have found Judit Polgar's games to be great for this type of study as she often leads the game into complications. Same with Tal, Nakamura, Shirov etc. etc.<br /><br />Karpov might be cool if you were looking for closed positions. Same with Petrosian.Tommyghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04836893561110796499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6307680597483169434.post-33399814881686362602012-05-19T21:48:10.459+02:002012-05-19T21:48:10.459+02:00Hi Tommyg, It helps a lot! I will need to figure o...Hi Tommyg, It helps a lot! I will need to figure out how to use CB to identify positions.<br /><br />Yeah, the 100pts/exercise claim is way to silly!!BRF Fågelsångenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06303373959787978980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6307680597483169434.post-43739065580751987722012-05-19T16:49:31.200+02:002012-05-19T16:49:31.200+02:00I think you should try to find positions that refl...I think you should try to find positions that reflect your weaknesses. <br /><br />IE: I tend to have problems in positions in the early middlegame where a lot of possibilities exist. So I focus on those (for now)<br /><br />Get a database of a player whose games you would like to emulate. Do a material/maneuver search in your database (Scid vs PC does this as does Chessbase) and viola! You will have a few positions to choose from. If there is an OBVIOUS tactic or move that shows up then it is not a good position for this exercise. The position must have some complications to it.<br /><br />And I don't buy the 100 elo points gain for every time you do a Styoko exercise BUT I do know that when I do a bunch of them my ability to calculate and make a plan do get INCREMENTALLY better. Small but important gains happen.<br /><br />I hope this helps!Tommyghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04836893561110796499noreply@blogger.com