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Aaron posted an update
TL;DR How to focus on taking the course, rather than blitz (haha) through it all in a night, for proper retention?
I got the Breaking 1500 course last year, and it’s been nearly a year since I last used it. Been playing OTB and mostly against the same guy. But when someone new asked to play last week, and provided a proper challenge, it reinvigorated me to improve again. So I have a problem with focusing on watching several videos and doing a puzzle. I’d like to find a way to implement what I’m learning. I have fun looking down the lines of new openings and trying to understand the ideas behind them, and adjusting to a whole new position. However against a stronger opponent it can be a hindrance as they’ll find a tactic I’ve overlooked. I know a proper foundation for understanding and growth in Chess is necessary. I just need a little help with sticking to it and minimizing the fear of losing ELO in online games. TY
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I have the same fear in losing ELO. I got to 1200 rapid, lost some games, then got back to 1200, and quit playing for a while because I didn’t want to go below 1200 again 🤣
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Aaron it’s about finding a good ratio of studying to playing. If you do too much of one and not enough of the other that’s where you have problems. I think personally I’d start with 50/50 and then see if you feel like you need more studying or more practicing what you already learned. Maybe that looks like one day you just go through the course and the next you play some games. Or maybe you watch 1 or 2 lessons and then play a game or two right after. Just need to find a rhythm that works for you!
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