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been playing online computer chess last few weeks
been playing online computer chess last few weeks
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Norfolk
Don't beat yourself up. Everybody has to find their own level. There is no reason why you can't improve. Try signing up to chess.com and you will find people of your own ability which should give you some confidence. |
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Charlie, can you play level 5 on chess.com and let us know how you get on, I've been close to beating but no cigar, have to be very skilled and I'm new to it. What I notice is they play aggressive chess, and quickly build moves to gang up on your king, never do they just use one piece to manoeuvre into checkmate position which is obvious I guess, usually 2.....even when you copy their every move they still beat you
 I'm assuming as you go up the levels, the computer is pre programmed to think an extra move ahead than the previous level, doesn't matter how many times you think you're in it they go and thwart you quickly. |
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Re: level 5, there's a perfect move and a good move... pretty sure level 5 only deals in these moves.. Level 1 is loaded with mistakes, blunders and missed wins.
Would be interested in how Charlie get's on though...  |
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though im playing level 7 , my level is 4, i find 3 now easy ( though i do lose occassionally), im only playing 7 , coz ive had 2 wins in loads in 5, 1 win in loads in 6 , so im trying to get that first win in 7.
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I played one game at level 7 and won. It was a bit of a struggle because I misplayed the opening.
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my end game is atrocious
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https://www.amazon.com/100-Endgames-You-Must-Know/dp/9056916173/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=
If any keen improving player is interested in learning more about endgames, explained simply but fully, I recommend this book (amazon link above), 100 Endgames You must Know by the Spanish GM Jesus De La Villa. There are no shortcuts to becoming a good endgame player. You need to know them, particularly pawn endings and rook+pawn endings. |
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elisjohn, here is an example for you to try. White pawns on a5,b5,c5. Black pawns on a7, b7, c7. White king on h1. Black king on g6. White to move. What is the result of the game?
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Black win 100%
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Anyone else wish to say what they think the result is? Everyone trying to improve their endgame should have a try at this. Set up a board and start trying moves.
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I wont spoil it. It does have practical applications.
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Computer Level 5
Played 23, Lost 23!  |
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do you know , politics i havent got a board anymore
 , i always promised myself to buy a really expensive chess set one day, maybe buying each piece for say around a grand each with betting winnings,needless to say havent even got even one pawn yet.I really would love one though. |
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I haven't got a board either. If you are with chess.com you can set up a position on there.
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Computer Level 5
Played 24, Lost 24! |
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elisjohn, here is an example for you to try. White pawns on a5,b5,c5. Black pawns on a7, b7, c7. White king on h1. Black king on g6. White to move. What is the result of the game?
White wins B5 to B6, if black takes with c pawn, simplymove a5 to a6, and as white is more advanced it gets the queen, so just move middle pawn up 1, whicheber rank takes it move the other rank up 1, 1 of the 2 remaining pawns are through. |
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Oh yeah...  |
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Ok, try this one now. White king on e3, white pawn on a2. Black king on e1, black pawn on h4. Black to move. What result?
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white win,
black cannot get king across to defend black pawn as its trapped on back file, white can just cover his moves across with his king to capture black pawn, if black advances pawn white king gets to it first. Black cannot get to white pawn before it queens. So if black moves king towards white pawm just advance pawn, if black moves pawn or king to pawn white must keep on the third line to the black pawn which cannot then queen. |
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If you have a board at home, set it up and try some moves. If not, as Charlie says, you can set up the position on chess.com or similar.
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ok result of this endgame politics:
White: King F2, Pawn A5 C5 H2, Knight A7 Black: King B7, Pawn A6 C7 H3, Bishop B8 White to move |
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Well, lets just do the one I posted first and let folks have a try at it.
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draw yours politics, crafty
Dont think i would have worked it out in a game though black moves pawn down 1, then as white king goes acroes, black king moves to f1 once whitre king moves to black pawn and black move pawn to h2 the white king must take the black pawn, the black king can now catch the white pawn on the diagonal |
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As I say, let other folks have a chance to try and work it out.
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g file for black king i meant
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set up on wrong square i think i cannot repeat it
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anyway try mine politics
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I know the result in yours. That's two good positions for the other folks to try.
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maleuk.
Cant see white getting out of that... So, It must be a white win but I'd have no clue how he does it..  beyond me |
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Draw Emitdeb
White moves pawn up check, black king must take knight (very bad for black if he doesnt take) white king to g1, only move for black is k8. white king to h1. Black moves bishop stalemate, if black moves k8 again white just repeats to corner and 3 fold repitition. |
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Why cant Bishop just maneuver to take pawn on a5 or h2?....
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Strike that...
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Politics
Cant see anyway Black doesnt lose... White king on e3, white pawn on a2. Black king on e1, black pawn on h4. Black to move |
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Computer Level 5
Played 25, Lost 25! |
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computer level 7 . played 21 lost 21
yesterday to boost confidence , played level 5 , lost 5 |
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level 7, match in play
black, p a7 p c7 p h7 p c2 pf3 be2 ke4 white pa3 pf2 pg6 ph5 nf7 kg3 white to move could one of you win this v computer? |
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sorry im white
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No.
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thx pp, i was beaten few moves after
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