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Frosticals

What do you do for your chess training? training that is FREE. answers from titled players would be greatly aprreciated :)

AndyClifton

GMs train; I don't.

Doggy_Style

I like to drink beer the night before and on the day. If I can sneak out back, during the game, for some 'erb, then my preparation is complete.

AndyClifton

A training regimen endorsed by countless millions.

AndyClifton

I might also recommend John Belushi's secret weapon:

Conquistador

I train using the Krispie Cream Lifting Plan.

AndyClifton

I read lots of chess books (but only because I like to look at the pictures).

Conquistador

I watch chess porn for the rating boost.

goldendog

I play with the heaviest pieces available, and when the time comes for the game, moving the normal pieces seems so easy.

AndyClifton

I figure lots of jumping jacks will help me reach out and hit the clock better.

AndyClifton

I also jog several miles a day (so I can be ready to make a quick getaway with lots of clocks and stuff from the tournament hall).

NimzoRoy

Start using the Tactics Trainer, read articles here on various aspects of the game and you could also read a chessbook or two along the lines of Chernev's "Logical Chess Move by Move" and/or "The Most Instructive Games of Chess Ever Played."

Genius consists of 2% inspiration and 98% perspiration. THOMAS EDISON

AndyClifton

Of course, Tom also tried to make phone calls to the dead.

Conquistador

I practiced benching 1200 Lbs (haven't been feeling well so only 1200) to be ready when I have to play lightning as moving the pieces will be easy.

AndyClifton

Okay, I'm betting $5 that Nizzmo Roy can't.  Any takers?

AndyClifton

Ummm, Conq sorta pinched goldie's joke (I'm telling!).

Conquistador

Total bs.  At least come up with a believable way to train like the rest of us Nimzo you plebeian.

Conquistador

*Whistles*  I have no idea what you are talking about.  I made millions off the original joke :P (Plus mine was more realistic).

david_plays_chess

Sleep. Sleep and more Sleep.

gaereagdag

Mountain climbing, swordfighting, chasing women and swimming.