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What do think are the most important concepts to understand in a game of chess? And could try to explain as simply as possible. Thank you very much.
Nathan
Hello Nathan, I really apologize but I have been out of the country since 2/29 and returning on 3/18. I just got access to e-mail now. I will reply to your question on 3/19.
If you could also kindly e-mail me at TenderDragon@Optonline.Net and tell me a little more about your chess ability. Chess is a complex game and wanted to share some of the concepts in a way you can understand them if you are a beginner or, if you are a more intermediate-level player. Warmly, Louis
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Louis Lima
Expertise
I can answer questions on proper self-training and chess tactics, but feel free to ask me anything related to chess and if I cannot answer it I will tell you.
Experience
I am a category A player with a FIDE rating of 1963, and a USCF rating of 1965. I have several instructional chess videos at http://www.youtube.com/chesslearning and author a review column for http://www.chesscafe.com and teach a Sunday chess class to kids at Tzu-Chi Foundation's Chinese School.
Organizations
Nassau Chess Club, Queens Chess Club, Society for Intercultural Education, Training and Research (SIETAR)
Publications
Mobility Magazine, Moving Forward Monthly, www.schemingmind.com, http://www.chesscafe.com
Education/Credentials
Masters degree in Organizational Psychology with a specialization in Training and Development.
Awards and Honors
51st Nassau FIDE Futurity 2009 (3rd Place)
Queens July Open 2007 (1st Place)
North American Open 2005 (3rd Place in the U1600 Section)
2nd FCC Winter Swiss 2009 (3rd Place)
32nd Freeport Spring Swiss 2006 (3rd Place)
9th Queens Teams Champtionship 2009 (3rd Place)
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