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The Road to Chess Improvement in Ten Steps Submitted by chessbuzz on January 7, 2012 4:54pm.
1. Eliminate blunders. 2. Become proficient at finding offensive and defensive tactics. 3. Stop playing “hope chess”. Analyze at least 4 ply deep, and make sure that your move improves your position and does not lead to #1 & 2 above. 4. Be aw...Read more »
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The Road to Chess Improvement in Ten Steps

Submitted by chessbuzz on January 7, 2012 4:54pm.

1. Eliminate blunders. 2. Become proficient at finding offensive and defensive tactics. 3. Stop playing “hope chess”. Analyze at least 4 ply deep, and make sure that your move improves your position and does not lead to #1 & 2 above. 4. Be aw...Read more »

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