How I got to 800 elo in 3 weeks after being at 400-500 for 10 months

Gaining Elo rating in chess comes down to a mix of consistent practice, smart study, and playing with purpose. Here's a guide on how I gained this much elo quickly:

 
📈 How to Gain Elo in Chess
♟️ 1. Play Slower Time Controls
Prefer rapid (15+10 or longer) and classical over blitz or bullet.
Time lets you think through tactics, patterns, and mistakes.
📚 2. Learn Basic Opening Principles
Don’t memorize too much—just understand:

Control the center.
Develop minor pieces.
King safety (castle early).
Stick to 1–2 openings with both White and Black.
Example:

As White: Italian Game (1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4)
As Black: Scandinavian (1.e4 d5), or French Defense
 
⚔️ 3. Tactics, Tactics, Tactics
Solve puzzles daily
Focus on forks, pins, skewers, discovered attacks.
Set a target (e.g., 10 puzzles/day, accuracy >70%).
 
🔁 4. Review Every Game You Play
After each game, ask:

Where did I go wrong?
Did I miss tactics?
Was my plan logical?
Use an engine after reviewing it yourself first.
 
🧠 5. Play with a Plan
Ask: "What is my opponent threatening?" and "What do I want to achieve?"
Learn basic endgames (king and pawn vs. king, opposition, rook endgames).
 
📝 6. Study Classic Games
Look at annotated games by greats like Capablanca, Morphy, Fischer.
Focus on understanding, not memorizing.
 
💡 7. Avoid Tilt
Don’t play when tired, frustrated, or on a losing streak.
Take breaks. Quality > quantity.
 
🔄 8. Play Consistently
Regular play improves intuition.
A few games daily > 20 in one binge and then nothing for a week.