#20 good suggestions until 3.
But suggestion 4. and 5. are a bit strange in my opinion
But suggestion 4. and 5. are a bit strange in my opinion
Looking at Carlsen and Nepo's elo.
Carlsen : 2400 in 2003 , and on the top since 2012
Nepo : 2400 in 2033, and just under 2750 in 2012
so : how did they practice and train during these 10 years (2003-2013).
these two players had already in 2003 all the elements to be among the best
Carlsen : 2400 in 2003 , and on the top since 2012
Nepo : 2400 in 2033, and just under 2750 in 2012
so : how did they practice and train during these 10 years (2003-2013).
these two players had already in 2003 all the elements to be among the best
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@Sholmes49 2033 in the future, got me confused :)
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@Sholmes49 You said Nepo is 2400 in 2033... how do you know he will get worse?
It may not be a popular idea, but let me say it nevertheless:
Getting good at something takes time. One year of chess, that is not a long time. So you have plenty of time to get better. Why all the rush?
Do you enjoy playing? That is what you should be interested in. Progress will always come to an end, and if you don't enjoy the game the end of your progress will also be the end of your chess life.
In real life I have seen many talents who climbed the rating list at lightning speed, and when they stopped getting higher they quit. To be honest, I don't consider them real chess players.
So my advice would be: Give it time, and put your emphasis on the game, not only on ratings or strength.
I have been playing for about 40 years, and there is still a lot to learn and new ideas and concepts to try. Had progress been my main motivation, I would have had to quit decades ago :-)
Have fun!
Getting good at something takes time. One year of chess, that is not a long time. So you have plenty of time to get better. Why all the rush?
Do you enjoy playing? That is what you should be interested in. Progress will always come to an end, and if you don't enjoy the game the end of your progress will also be the end of your chess life.
In real life I have seen many talents who climbed the rating list at lightning speed, and when they stopped getting higher they quit. To be honest, I don't consider them real chess players.
So my advice would be: Give it time, and put your emphasis on the game, not only on ratings or strength.
I have been playing for about 40 years, and there is still a lot to learn and new ideas and concepts to try. Had progress been my main motivation, I would have had to quit decades ago :-)
Have fun!
@kaissa44 : 2003 , of course !
I agree with movingtargent - sure work and study pays no doubt.
But generally isn't it ironic we seem to play better when enjoying or appreciating the game.
Enjoying study is the key to progress I guess - I'm considering it too !
Of course, everyone goes through just wanting the quick victory.
Perhaps blitz games don't necessarily help technical progress.
On the other hand experience of several games surely count for something.
But I've reached the point I no longer care about my rating and win or lose just happy to play.
In a way it helps enjoyment cos if you're "underachieving" you won't be stretching every sinew simply to stay competitive.
Like what's the point spending hours of study to improve 200 pts if you later end up feeling frustrated being beaten by better opponents ? Unless you're Carlsen you're heading for disappointment.
It's often hard to just "enjoy the game" and not be stuck in a competitive "want to win" merry go round of emotional highs and lows though. Maybe loving the game and not the victory per se can help.
What I found interesting in the Candidates was a lot of the players who lost, quickly bounced back to win.
Maybe losing they felt the pressure to win was off so they played better - who knows but that's how it seemed.
But generally isn't it ironic we seem to play better when enjoying or appreciating the game.
Enjoying study is the key to progress I guess - I'm considering it too !
Of course, everyone goes through just wanting the quick victory.
Perhaps blitz games don't necessarily help technical progress.
On the other hand experience of several games surely count for something.
But I've reached the point I no longer care about my rating and win or lose just happy to play.
In a way it helps enjoyment cos if you're "underachieving" you won't be stretching every sinew simply to stay competitive.
Like what's the point spending hours of study to improve 200 pts if you later end up feeling frustrated being beaten by better opponents ? Unless you're Carlsen you're heading for disappointment.
It's often hard to just "enjoy the game" and not be stuck in a competitive "want to win" merry go round of emotional highs and lows though. Maybe loving the game and not the victory per se can help.
What I found interesting in the Candidates was a lot of the players who lost, quickly bounced back to win.
Maybe losing they felt the pressure to win was off so they played better - who knows but that's how it seemed.
Get a coach if you can afford it. A coach really helps focus your efforts
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