ChIP Step 1

1) Evaluate/assess your game. Be honest. What are your strengths? What are your weaknesses? Is your opening weak? Do you lack concentration? Do you have difficulty deciding upon a plan? Written annotation of some of your games will help. Programs like Chess Mentor may help. If you need help honestly assessing your game, ask for it from friends, coaches, and others.

I want to encourage group members to post a response to Step 1. Don't get ahead and suggest ways to address what you find in evaluating/assessing your game. Simply be honest about what you find.