This happened today and I have this sub to thank
Been playing chess a long time, but only started playing again after about a 10 year hiatus. Very much feel like a beginner, especially at my Daily Elo of 1400 and blitz elo of 800s. This was in a 5 minute blitz game. In my previous experience for some reason smother mates are not something I was familiar with, and don't even remember encountering them often. Was pretty excited when I saw this chance thanks to all the posts I see in this subreddit. Thanks y'all
I'm hardstuck 1200 points, any tips on what i should be improving? i play the caro kann and the italian game (giuoco piano game: main line, giuoco pianissimo game/knight attack). when i can't play the caro i improvise and transform the game into a caro which works fine but i dunno, any tips please??