Understanding dynamics is the key to playing better chess · Road to 2500, Game 108

Dynamic positions are what I struggle with, and this game was no exception. The structure was fluid and imbalanced and it changed several times, leaving me clueless as to what needed to be done and what I had to play for. Dynamic, open positions are probably what I need to improve at the most, which is why I'm deliberately playing for exactly that by choosing wild openings I don't understand. The Bird opening is one of the new, tactical additions to my repertoire. Learn the Bird Opening here: https://youtu.be/wtTk2pd1xlk Here's a great tool for learning openings: https://chessbook.com/hanging-pawns Chessbook allows you to import and practice your repertoire. It focuses on moves people actually play as well as your mistakes. Connect it to your lichess or chess com accounts to correct the biggest gaps in your repertoire! Visit https://hangingpawns.net/ and check out new merch! Follow me on lichess (write, ask, challenge): https://lichess.org/@/hpy Game: https://lichess.org/cPuFf7k1NTk4 These are the stats after 108 games: Starting rating: 2251 Current rating: 2293 (+42) Current score: W 54, L 33, D 16, C 5 Days left: 296 Rating: 2293/2500 I'm on a quest to get to 2500 lichess rapid by the end of 2025! This playlist will show every game I play, regardless of how painful it was. #chess