I heard there is an All Army Chess Team for the US Army. I'm assuming it's just like the All Army Wrestling Team and other sports where their JOB is to play for the army.
Does anyone know anything about it? I'm quite sure I'm not nearly good enough to make the team, but if it actually exists I want to set that as a new goal for myself. I'm wondering what their average rating is to see if it's plausible for me to get good enough with enough time and training.
On that note, for a novice player like myself what you would recommend for a training regiment. A RHP member graciously offered to sent me a Fritz and (I forget the other program) CD, so I'm going to start from there.
Obviously I need to do everything. Study openings, tactics, end games, do drills, etc. I plan on hiring a chess coach when I get back from Iraq.
Would the stronger players mind laying out an A - Z plan for me to really get my skills up? The real training will have to begin when I return because I work 12-14 hour days with no days off. I do have plenty of access to the internet. But surely there are some things I can do while I'm over here.
Thank you for any advice.
