What are the insightful books and resources to study 1. e4 e5 for black?

I'm looking for recommendations against e4. I'm a sicilian dragon and caro-kann player but I want to switch to e4 e5. Any advice would be appreciated.

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u/Embarrassed-Tutor846 — 7 days ago

What's your opening repertoire against e4?

I'm a 2000 rating blitz in lichess. I've tried a Sicilian dragon and a caro-kann but the win rates are so disappointing. Do you have recommendations? What books and resources should I get? Any advice or insight would be appreciated.

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u/Embarrassed-Tutor846 — 7 days ago
▲ 11 r/chess

How do you decide when to stop calculating in a chess position?

Aside from time trouble, what tells you it's time to stop calculating and commit to a move?

Also, what does your thought process look like when calculating and analyzing different branches of a position?

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u/Embarrassed-Tutor846 — 14 days ago

Did the dry needling help your hypertonic pelvic floor symptoms?

I found a PT in our area who knows how to do dry needling to his patients with pelvic floor dysfunction. Is it worth it to try? I'm just curious, did you try dry needling before? Did the dry needling cure your symptoms? Please share your experiences.

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u/Embarrassed-Tutor846 — 14 days ago
▲ 42 r/chess

Who is your favorite chess content creator/youtuber?

I'm pretty curious: who's your favorite chess content creator, and how did watching their videos help you improve?

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u/Embarrassed-Tutor846 — 18 days ago
▲ 5 r/chess

How to spot quiet moves?

It's easy to solve a puzzle when there is a forced line/variation but in practical games, it doesn't happen everyday.

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u/Embarrassed-Tutor846 — 19 days ago
▲ 62 r/horror

Recommend me horror movies that leave you feeling unsettled

I'm done watching The Wailing (2016), The Medium (2021), and Exhuma (2024). Do you have any movie suggestions with the same vibe? I love folk horror and asian movies.

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u/Embarrassed-Tutor846 — 2 months ago

Recommend me horror movies that leave you feeling unsettled

I'm done watching The Wailing (2016), The Medium (2021), and Exhuma (2024). Do you have any movie suggestions with the same vibe?

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u/Embarrassed-Tutor846 — 2 months ago

Why strength training provide benefits to people with hypertonic pelvic floor?

They always recommend doing stretching exercises but some people notice zero improvement.

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u/Embarrassed-Tutor846 — 2 months ago

How to treat a tired, stressed, and mature face due to stress? Please share your skincare routine.

Good day po I'm M26 working in call center po kaya kakaiba ang body clock, gusto ko po mag- invest sa sarili ko pero di ko alam san sisimulan. Ask ko lang po paano niyo po inaalagaan ang face niyo especially kapag matured, tired and rough texture due to stress and sleep deprivation. Thanks in advance.

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u/Embarrassed-Tutor846 — 3 months ago
▲ 1 r/NLP

How to apply NLP in call center roles?

Currently working as a customer service rep, what are the concepts of NLP we can apply in customer service especially making them feel heard, respected and valued throughout the call? How to bring clarity, emotional relief and reassurance to them? How do you build rapport? And many more.

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u/Embarrassed-Tutor846 — 3 months ago

How to use hypnosis in customer service?

How to win someone trust, confidence and heart? How to increase positive surveys in customer service using hypnosis?

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u/Embarrassed-Tutor846 — 3 months ago

How to topnotch the CSAT, Resolution Rate and other survey related metrics?

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I'm working as a phone banker. I'm having difficulty managing my targets especially CSAT. It's crucial because we are CSAT driven. Do you have any advice, tips and routines you can share to win someone trust, confidence and heart? How to make their experience remarkable/exceptional? Please tell me what are the aspects I need to master aside from empathy.

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u/Embarrassed-Tutor846 — 3 months ago

How to get more positive surveys as a Customer Service Representative ina US bank?

I'm working as a Customer Service Representative in a US bank and part of our official metrics are customer satisfaction and first contact resolution. Please help me how to get a stellar CSAT and positive comments. I'm a fresher/starter in this industry but I'm willing to learn. Please help me with US culture, acknowledgement, empathy, reassurance statements, positive scripting, delivering bad news/good news, building rapport, managing someone's frustration/anger etc. Any tips will be appreciated.

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u/Embarrassed-Tutor846 — 3 months ago

How to increase customer satisfaction scores and FCR?

I'm working on a call centre. Any advice and tips on how to gain someone's trust. What are the strategies to manage their anger or frustration? How to build rapport? Help me I'm struggling in getting positive surveys and first contact resolution. Any inputs will be appreciated.

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u/Embarrassed-Tutor846 — 3 months ago