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EP 279- Derek Wilder (Adult Improver Series)- The key lessons that helped an 1800 break through to a USCF 2000 rating.

Perpetual Chess Podcast

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Do You Have Prophylactic Openings?

Derick says he still needs coaches to explain certain opening ideas. He once played a national master named john brooks, who has unorthodox style of play. His move gave up my position, but his move still held this position. It didn't make no sense and i couldn't understand it myself. That's something i had to go to my coaches about. Because one thing about coaches is they see things different from you,. They open up your train of thought to look at the board different so next time we played, i was better prepared.

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