13 Dec 21
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So, for those here who made chess resolutions for 2021 at this time last year, how did it go? I'll start--
My resolution was to play and study every tactic and exercise in my little library before I buy anything else. Result - Made it through 25 pages of an endgames book, then left it and bought The Woodpecker Method which I'm about 75% finished with. Not a bad result, but not a success either. Boris Spassky was right when he said "studying endgames is like quitting smoking, it's a smart idea, but it's not very enjoyable"
What about you folks here. Did you achieve your 2021 chess resolutions?
13 Dec 21
@mchill saidI don't make resolutions and I heard yesterday on a quiz show that most people give up their new yrs resolutions before the end of January.
So, for those here who made chess resolutions for 2021 at this time last year, how did it go? I'll start--
My resolution was to play and study every tactic and exercise in my little library before I buy anything else. Result - Made it through 25 pages of an endgames book, then left it and bought The Woodpecker Method which I'm about 75% finished with. Not a bad result, but ...[text shortened]... 's not very enjoyable"
What about you folks here. Did you achieve your 2021 chess resolutions?
I do pay more attention to my games now instead of dashing off moves but it seems to make little difference to my rating.
13 Dec 21
@mchill
I know I have improved but I didn't rise up to my expectations.
2022 will be better 😉