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Lichess Feedback - Loading screen not switching to new game#1

Environment: Using the latest Chrome on Windows 11. Steps for repro: - Reach lichess.org - Click 3+0 for new game Expected behavior: - New game starts with chess board displayed. Actual behavior: - Ho…


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General Chess Discussion - For all 2000+ players, how to reach that milestone?#4

I'm not 2000 yet but the hard lesson I've learned is that there is no substitute for s l o w calculation. Classical games at a club are the best way to improve and the least convenient. If it feels in…


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General Chess Discussion - Chess player.#6

i dont spend nearly enough time on deep calculation and i play when im tired / tilted / distracted and it prevents me from progressing


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General Chess Discussion - What is a good daily 30 minute study routine#7

you have options here. you can set a timer for 30 minutes on your phone or with timer-tab.com (one of my favorite sites) and do many different things, but you can go deep on one topic: 1) polgar mate-…


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General Chess Discussion - Hard reality but#23

Your journey has barely begun... You could do a million puzzles, analyze your games, get coaching, and still, your rating would not improve. Why? Learning something takes time. You will internalize co…


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General Chess Discussion - Mean rating deflation#8

is it possible there is an influx of old players making new accounts?


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General Chess Discussion - Mean rating deflation#4

it may mean that a lot of people started playing chess in the last few years and have now gotten better


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General Chess Discussion - Mean rating deflation#2

this checks out with my experience. people seem to have gotten much better at lower ratings


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General Chess Discussion - Learning by watching Hikaru streams - Does it work?#7

no dude, i could 'watch' Stevie Ray Vaughn play guitar for 1000 hours and i wouldnt play like the guy. chess is a brutal game that requires mental and physical conditioning as well as study to consist…


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General Chess Discussion - I reached 1600 rating#6

Congrats on your milestone. My advice is to play over the board tournaments with stronger players in long time controls. There is no shortcut for solidifying your thought process. If OTB clubs are not…


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