from 1000 elo to 2000 elo and even 3000

from 1000 elo to 2000 elo and even 3000
to get from 1000 to 1200, you need to avoid losing pieces and know basic checkmate. What to do: Focus on avoiding blunders (losing pieces unreasonably): use the "check three times before you go" rule.

Know the basic moves: double attack, checkmate threat, capture hanging pieces.
Focus on simple openings: like Giuoco Piano, London System.
Play many quick games of 10+0 or 15+10 to practice.
Learning tools:

Lichess "Learn" https://lichess.org/learn
Chess.com Lessons (if using chess.com)
journey from 1200 to 1500elo Goal: Understand tactics and openings clearly
What to do:
Learn classic tactical moves: skewer, fork, double check, pull pieces, open the way.
Practice tactics every day on Lichess or Chess.com (at least 10 lessons/day).
Understand the openings according to the principles: control the center – develop the pieces – castling early.
Review the games you have played, find the biggest mistakes and correct them.
Start practicing basic endgame:
King + Pawn beats King
King + Queen beats King
the journey from 1500 to 1800 Goal: Think deeper, understand the middlegame positions and plans
What to do:
Start reading middlegame positions (plans, pawn structures).
Calculate 3–4 moves carefully, not just play by feeling.
Learn openings with a plan (not by heart) understand why you made that move.
Watch analysis videos of grandmasters (e.g. YouTube channels: Hanging Pawns, GothamChess, ChessNetwork, ...).
Recommended books:
“Bobby Fischer Teaches Chess” – simple but effective.
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1000 1200 Elo

Goal:

Get a firm grasp of the rules of the game, don't abandon pieces unreasonably.

Start to know some basic tactical moves.

How to practice:

Learn and remember the basic moves: pin, double attack, diagonal, pull pieces, double check.

Focus on the opening principles: bring out light pieces, control the center, enter castle early.

Play slow games (15+10 or 30 minutes) to think carefully before moving.

After each game, find the biggest mistake and correct it.

Common mistakes:

Repeat the old pieces too much in the opening.

Do not look at the opponent's moves to threaten anything.

Be eager to capture the pawn, abandon important pieces.

1200 1400 Elo

Goal:

Reduce the number of tactical mistakes.

Start to have a basic plan in the middle game.

How to practice:

Do 20–30 minutes of tactical exercises per day (Lichess Puzzles).

Learn 2–3 simple openings for white and black.

Learn checkmate with:

King + queen vs king

King + rook vs king

Watch the stronger player's game and try to understand why they move like that.

Common mistakes:

Attack without a plan, abandon defense.

Put pawns haphazardly, leaving gaps for the opponent.

1400 1600 Elo

Goal:

Know how to coordinate pieces to attack.

Begin to understand pawn structure and how to exploit it.

How to practice:

Learn basic strategic ideas:

Strong pieces in the center

Open column for rooks

Bishops active when pawns are open

Practice simple pawn endgames (king & pawn vs king).

Analyze 3–5 of your own games each week, write down lessons learned.

Focus on not losing small pieces.

Common mistakes:

Not preparing before exchanging pieces.

Leaving pieces stuck or inactive.

1600 1800 Elo

Goal:

Improve your ability to calculate 3–5 moves.

Have a stable opening repertoire.

How to practice:

Practice calculation by setting a timer for 5 minutes/problem and calculating all variables.

Expand the opening, learn more about some important variables.

Master important endgames: Lucena, Philidor.

Play online tournaments or OTB to get used to the pressure of competition.

Common mistakes:

Play fast when the position is complicated.

Not knowing how to “exchange pieces when advantageous” and “keep pieces when needed to attack”.

1800 2000 Elo

Goal:

Play consistently at a high level, with few major mistakes.

Have a clear plan for each position.

How to practice:

Practice advanced midgame strategies: weak squares, open pawns, advantageous exchanges.

Analyze GM's games, write down strategic ideas.

Practice advanced Endgames (bishop + pawn vs bishop, rook + pawn vs rook...).

Learn to control emotions when losing or under time pressure.

Common mistakes:
Get too caught up in calculations but forget about time.
Do not change plans when positions change.

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2000 2200 Elo

Goal:

Consolidate tactics, midgame strategies, standard endgame.

Play consistently at the national master level.

How to practice:

Opening: Build a standard repertoire 15–20 moves deep.

Middlegame: Master the plan according to the pawn structure: Caro, Maroczy, Hedgehog...

Endgame: Master Lucena, Philidor, fortress, rook + pawn technique, bishop of different colors.

Analyze your game and GM's game without using the engine first, then compare with the engine.

2200 2400 Elo

Goal:

Reach IM (International Master) standard.

Know how to play all types of positions well: open, closed, semi-open.

How to practice:

Analyze classic GM games in depth (Karpov, Kasparov, Kramnik, Carlsen).

Practice advanced calculation: long variation 7–10 moves, control errors.

Prepare the opening "secret weapon" for each opponent.

Do physical exercise (running, yoga...) to stay focused for a long time.

2400 2600 Elo

Goal:

Reach GM (Grandmaster) standard.

Participate and have achievements in major international tournaments.

How to practice:

Expand repertoire to complex openings (Najdorf, Grünfeld, Catalan...).

Practice analyzing “difficult” positions
– less calculation but need deep understanding.

Practice active defense and counterattack tactics.

Learn the psychology of competition: handle pressure, know when to change to draw, when to take risks.

2600 2800 Elo

Goal:

Super GM level.

Capable of competing in the world's top 10.

How to practice:

Analyze your own games with the strongest engine at high depth to find hidden details.

Practice the skill of defeating weaker opponents while still being safe, not letting them draw.

Optimize the time on the clock – don't make mistakes when time is short.

Train the team (second) to support opening and opponent research.

2800 3000 Elo (engine level)

Goal:

Don't make tactical or strategic mistakes.

Maximize points against all opponents.

How to practice (theoretically):

Analyze every game at engine depth > 50.

Use self-plays of millions of games to optimize pattern recognition.

Always choose the optimal move in terms of evaluation and practical chance.

Find not only the “best” move, but also the most difficult move for your opponent.