Timeline for Is it always better to accept gambits?
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| Jan 16, 2016 at 16:46 | comment | added | ferit | "... this also allows to 'abstract' learning from one opening to a broader set of openings with the same ideas ..." definitely! And it's true if you want to compete in blitz tournaments, you should know the traps in opening you play. | |
| Jan 16, 2016 at 16:36 | comment | added | Leo Skhrnkv | Thanks for the tips. I know what you are talking about, I've been playing chess since the age of four and learned lots of its principles from trainers, friends (who were playing with me) or from reading tons of literature. Again, I agree, the openings should be learned from the perspective of chess logic and strategy (this also allows to 'abstract' learning from one opening to a broader set of openings with the same ideas). But, in the fast chess or in blitz traps are often useful, especially when you play someone lower than a national master. | |
| Jan 16, 2016 at 10:43 | comment | added | ferit | Opening traps are chess drugs, makes you feel good as wins the game without effort, but dont help to improve yourself. Actually, it damages your progress. If you want to play better, aim to learn opening priciples and strategies instead of traps. | |
| Jan 15, 2016 at 16:59 | history | answered | Leo Skhrnkv | CC BY-SA 3.0 |