What's the best way to get good at chess?

@kindaspongey said in #30:
> John Nunn somewhat revised the book for the algebraic edition.
> exeterchessclub.org.uk/content/logical-chernev

thanks for sharing!

As an IM, I think you should focus more on openings and endgames because the game is more critical there. As said before, Practise possible moves, Play a few games and eventually you will be perfect. I am 16 years old and I practised by looking and spectating titled players.

The best way to get good at chess is to practice swimming.

Actually the link brings to a heavy criticism to Chernev book.
exeterchessclub.org.uk/content/logical-chernev
I continue to recommend Bobby Fisher's 60 memorable games. I believe it is the opposite of Chernev and makes you look for the best moves, not too tactical and give the right spirit.

Turn inward. The knowledge you seek is already within you.

the best ? I do not know.
I can give you advices on how not to progress...
- play blitz all the day long against lower rated players
- learn openings (and their traps) by heart
- never play OTB tournaments
- never analyse your games
- watch YT channels every evening

However, if you spend time about thinking process, tactics, analysis and working with a training program, you would be on the right path. At least one hour a day.
Try to google these last four points and find the ideas that suit you best.

"... '... Reading it was like a having a blindfold removed, waking up from a confused daze, or having a light turned on in a dark room (not to mention having several hundred points added to my rating).' -- Taylor Kingston
I had exactly the same experience, and so have many others. I think Chernev's book was only the second chess book I had read ...; and as a second chess book, it was wonderful. ...
... GM Maurice Ashley still recommends Logical Chess and describes it as his favourite book. ..."
exeterchessclub.org.uk/content/logical-chernev