Generalities of the stage

Advanced player: Aspects that are considered necessary in this stage. 

An advanced level chess player has distinctive qualities in cognitive, volitional, affective and social processes. In terms of cognitive processes, an advanced player has the ability to assimilate a large amount of information in the form of theory, practice and experiences. Furthermore, he is able to analyze and calculate plays in advance more accurately and quickly. 

Regarding volitional processes, an advanced player shows exceptional dedication and passion for chess. Intrinsic motivation and the constant desire to improve are fundamental characteristics. An advanced player must be willing to dedicate time and effort to practice and continuous study of the game. 

Regarding the emotional aspects, an advanced player must enjoy chess and find satisfaction in the game itself. The ability to manage emotions, such as frustration from a defeat or pressure in critical situations, is crucial to maintaining concentration and performance during games. 

Socially, advanced players often participate in competitive events and chess clubs, allowing them to interact with other players and receive feedback from more experienced players. Additionally, the chess community offers opportunities to establish social and cultural connections with people who share an interest in chess. 

In summary, the chess qualities of an advanced level player include an advanced cognitive ability to assimilate information and calculate moves, exceptional dedication and passion for the game, the ability to manage emotions, and active participation in the chess community. 

From the point of view of Chess skills, the strength of Elo will be applied (explained at the end), students at this level must possess the following characteristics that are correctly described on the site: www.chess.com 

•  They memorize a large number of moves during the 3 phases of the game. 
•  They have a deeper knowledge of chess strategy such as piece exchange and pawn structure. 
•  There is greater mastery of the endgame. 
•  They make few serious mistakes and already present more structured thinking. There is a greater domain. 
•  They can play quick games with less difficulty than before. 
•  They play competitions in an almost professional manner, being passionate about what they do. 
•  They can foresee between 10 and 20 moves in the branches of their calculation tree. 

 

• Elo in chess. 

A chess player's Elo strength at the beginning of his career is determined by his skill and performance in competitive chess games. Elo is a rating system that measures the relative skill of players, and at the beginning of a player's career, his Elo will be set at an initial level based on his performance in tournament or competition matches. This initial Elo will serve as a starting point for future evaluations of your chess progress and skill.