05 Sep '10 23:12>3 edits
I'm sure I'll bounce back down, but I'm looking forward to being able hold 1600's.
I remember when I first joined I was holding high 1300's and I was ecstatic the first time I beat someone mid-15's.
This is mostly from just playing. I keep promising myself I'm going to get serious and train, and I think now is a good time.
Suggestions for a books and/or a training regiment? Something that doesn't commit too much time (I don't want to overload myself) and is simple to follow. If you can suggest books for someone my level I would greatly appreciate it. Here's my plan....
1: Join my local chess club. They meet at Barns & Noble every Monday, so I'll be crashing their party tomorrow. I need waaaaaay more OTB experience. 99.9% of my chess is played online. I also need to buy a roll-out, tourney style chess board.
2: Practice tactics online. How many should I do per day, at what difficulty and what type of mix between middle and endgame?
3: Read recommended chess books.
I have Chessmaster 10th edition. Any other user friendly software you'd recommend?
Edit: I recently made a rule that I will only play people rated 1500-1600. The 'Create Open Invites' option only allows you to filter in opponents in 100 point increments. I usually get pummeled by 1600's players - should I go ahead and expand my filter to 1500-1700?
I remember when I first joined I was holding high 1300's and I was ecstatic the first time I beat someone mid-15's.
This is mostly from just playing. I keep promising myself I'm going to get serious and train, and I think now is a good time.
Suggestions for a books and/or a training regiment? Something that doesn't commit too much time (I don't want to overload myself) and is simple to follow. If you can suggest books for someone my level I would greatly appreciate it. Here's my plan....
1: Join my local chess club. They meet at Barns & Noble every Monday, so I'll be crashing their party tomorrow. I need waaaaaay more OTB experience. 99.9% of my chess is played online. I also need to buy a roll-out, tourney style chess board.
2: Practice tactics online. How many should I do per day, at what difficulty and what type of mix between middle and endgame?
3: Read recommended chess books.
I have Chessmaster 10th edition. Any other user friendly software you'd recommend?
Edit: I recently made a rule that I will only play people rated 1500-1600. The 'Create Open Invites' option only allows you to filter in opponents in 100 point increments. I usually get pummeled by 1600's players - should I go ahead and expand my filter to 1500-1700?