From Beginner to 2000: Kamryn Hellman's Insightful Chess Journey
Dear Improvers,
Sparked by the Queen’s Gambit boom, Kamryn Hellman dove into chess as a complete beginner, and in just under two years, she cracked the 2000 rapid rating on Chess.com.
Her journey wasn’t fueled by coaches or formal training but by focused self-study and a mindset built around learning from every move. In this honest and motivating blog post, she reflects on the key lessons that helped her grow quickly and steadily as a player. Whether you're just starting out or trying to climb to the next level, her story offers relatable takeaways and a reminder that consistent progress is possible with the right approach.
