What are our thoughts on this series? I've seen 1800 FIDEs studying this, but my 2400 friend I sometimes speak to has just started this series as a whole, and a few guys at the club (all IMs/GMs) think this book is way too hard for a 2200 like me.

I am in time trouble every game I play. Regularly I play on increment whilst my opponents still have 1hr plus. I spend all my time in the first 15-20 moves every game. I feel like every move I make is an extremely important decision, and I spent a lot of time thinking about them. Any advice for me?

Hi! Am I missing anything? Can I just avoid learning vienna theory if I just play Nc6, and Na5?

Do I get move-ordered somewhere? I play the Two Knights defense.

Example line:

1. e4 e5 2. Nc3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Nf6 4. d3 Na5 5. f4 Nxc4 6. dxc4 Bb4 7. Qd3 Bxc3+ 8. Qxc3 d6 9. fxe5 Nxe4 10. Qd4 Qh4+ 11. g3 dxe5 12. Qxe5+ Qe7 13. Qxe7+ Kxe7 14. Nf3

Position after 4. Na5

So to start off Im 1550 rapid FIDE and peak 2070 CDC rapid and have been playing 1.D4 for while , though due to disappointing results I have resorted to switch my main opening from the Jobava London to the QGA and QG exchange as white to better suit how I am much better at playing positional and solid with the caro kann. But I only have prep vs d5 , e6 , c6 , c5. So I need some suggestions on what openings I might want to have a look at , I am not outright rejecting unconventional openings but would prefer solid simple play which offers good middlegame and endgame chances practically. I am not afraid to learn theory and can even learning 20 or so moves of theory for a mainline but it would be nice if it is on the lower end of theory memorising spectrum.

Looking for a chess tutor in and around siruseri...if any one knows someone pls point me towards the person...kindly share with your friends

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Looking for a 2000 rated chess blitz player for a short training session. Got a tournament coming up and feel like I still have a few blindspots

We play one blitz game and then briefly go through the game/mistakes afterward. Around 20–30 minutes total.

Paying $30. DM me your chess profile if interested.