Good thread. I'm going to really start studying Chess for 2-3 hours a day, no excuses.
I'm going to totally revamp my openings. I'll never play E4 again. I'm going to respond to E4 with the Alekhines and to D4 with the Nimzo Indian. Openings I have never played before.
I really think that it's going to improve my game immensly, once I start becoming familiar with all these different openings and positions.
New Year Resolutions:
If I do one of these I will be happy, if I do two then I will be delighted and if I do all three then I will be dancing on top of the table! 
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To try and remember how the pony moves.
I'm making the same New Year's resolution I always make: stop making stupid New Year's resolutions.
My goal for this year is to break 1700USCF, 1800 if I can make it.
I would also like to win the Alabama state championship u18 section, but that might be a tad far-fetched.
1800 USCF.
No more stupid blunders--was just trying that f7 trap w/bishop and knight--totally left my knight exposed to attack by queen.
-play more otb chess
-break 1600 CFC
-break 1900 Chess.com
-reduce # of games
-actually commit to a chess.com group
-actually commit to an opening
-improve my endings
some of these i doubt i'll do, but o well
- Play more OTB
- Work through all my tactics books
- Work through all the tactics and endings courses in my various chess software
- Learn how to actually use Fritz and Rybka properly in order to get the maximum benefit from them
- Start studying Morphy's games
- Study Master games from my opening repetoire
- Study for at least an hour a day
- Try to improve my various ratings
- Make a decision to review all my loses and learn from them
- Have an FM review some of my games
To learn how the horsie moves.
yes. is hard. i have never remember for three squares or two square and side.
to try not to read, or take part in any forums by Teacher1 ! ! or i may start to CAPS LOCK for no reason WHEN im writing ANYTHING ? see , its having an AFFECT on me ALREADY !
I will seriously study every day for 3 hours. The days when I'm playing at my club or in a tournament can be exceptions. I can't keep being lazy if I'm going to seriously take my game to the next level.
It's pointless setting a goal to break a certain rating. If I work hard and when playing rated games only think of solving the problems directly in front of me the results will take care of themselves...
Play more chess!
Get a real life rating. :D
Last year, I set three:
My central chess goal over the next year (plus a couple of months) is to achieve an A Class USCF Rating, that is over 1800. As part of the work needed to get there, I am putting on record three New Year's Resolutions. I welcome my readers to inquire into my progress and shame me for any failings.
1. Reduce Online Blitz
2. Intensify Endgame Training
3. Demand Consistency in Tactics Training Plus
I failed. By middle May, I was back to playing endless blitz. My endgame training continues along a lethargic path, and Tactics Training Plus has become infrequent. However, a USCF rating over 1800 by the coming spring was the central purpose. I'm currently at 1857!
Make good resolutions, folks. They might pay dividends.
Well, the end of the year and the decade is quickly approaching, hard to
believe. Since this is a time for mental renewal, I have been thinking about
how to improve my chess.
I think I am going to really concentrate on improving my all-around game,
especially my lame blitz abilities. I will try to divide my time between:
Chess Mentor
Tactics Trainer
Game Explorer for openings
Computer Workout for endings
Live Chess
Online Chess
I think ultimately it is best to practice all areas of the game and be as well-
rounded as possible. This is easier said than done, however, as one tends to
practice strengths instead of weaknesses, in my case I find Endgame practice
tedious but I could definitely use the help.
So what are your New Year's Chess Resolutions?