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will I make 2100(lichess rapid) ? help!!

Hello everyone, I have a goal of reaching a playing strength of 1800 OTB by the end of November this year, I don't play OTB but I figured that if I reached 2100 on lichess I would be close to 1800 in real life.

I need a strong player that can help me achieve this goal, when I ask for advice people tell me that I need a strong player that can pintpoint my weaknesses, so that's why I'm making this post.

If anyone is interested , I would be really gratefull. I'm quite the obsessive type so I'm ready to put in the work.
Do a lot of tactics and play many games.
Then you analyse the games you thought were good and you will improve.
The brain is no bucket which can be filled in a certain time. It takes time to process the data, procedurelizing it. Too quick and you‘ll fail miserably, forums are crowded with impatient fellows. I recommend you to set yourself modest goals.
@noobforlife #1
I agree with setting modest goals, or maybe realistic is a better word. Also, otb chess and on-line are in my opinion not easily comparable.
e.g. In otb chess I often find it harder to concentrate because of the longer time control and of the different distractions that can occur.
With on-line chess you can be alone, for example with headphones and music, and ... choose any moment you want to play chess or not.
With an otb team match you have to be there, no matter whether it is raining like crazy, and you are still half asleep after traveling for 3 hours by train and bus and trying to find the remote chess club building :)

p.s.
I've PM-ed you as well.
@noobforlife :Just a tip.
U know i used to be like that and unfortunately still paly attantio to rating..
DO Not set an ELO Rating Goal.
Because i used to do that.it jsut maks it worse.u put pressure on urself
Take your goals down a notch and achieve them one at a time.

Play a few thousand games and then come back and review where you are at.

I play 10,000+ games a year for 7 years and I have gone up exactly 100 points every year. It takes a long time of training.

If you reach 2100 Lichess, you will definitely be 1800 OTB. The ratings here are inflated, but not that inflated. +100 -> 150 at most.

Good luck in your quest!

Don't let your dreams be dreams!
Go for it.
Don't listen to those saying you can't
because you CAN
Good luck! ^_^
Its a goal to chase, I would say that a 1800 otb is reachable for most people if they are willing to invest time, By setting a goal on a certain date you make it a lot harder, 2100 on lichess well that aint a piece of chesscake but good luck....
Btw You can always challenge me for some rapid...grtz

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