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It’s almost 2024, and you haven’t included this expert skill in your chess yet

It’s almost 2024, and you haven’t included this expert skill in your chess yet

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As we approach 2024, it's time to address the missing skill in your chess: Tactical Awareness.

The Puzzle Paradox:

I used to be that player with a stellar puzzle rating but a knack for missing opportunities in the heat of the game. Why? Because, like you, I grappled with a lack of tactical awareness.

Solving puzzles? Check.

Real-game awareness? mmm, I missed obvious tactics to win games.

That's where the struggle began.

Tactical Puzzle Solving vs. Awareness:

Let me confess, I've been an impatient player.

Solving puzzles became my refuge, a place where I knew there should be a solution.

But chess, my friends, doesn't operate in the comfort of predefined moves.

It demands awareness to seize those moments when the board is on fire.

Chess Patzer vs. Chess Expert:

I used to grind for puzzle ratings like a chess patzer. But I learned the game mindset of an expert: focus on pattern recognition and awareness.

It's not about how quickly you can solve a puzzle, it's not about calculating more or knowing all the patterns. It's about slowing down, creating the space to think: Why is this a critical position?

If you do it correctly, ideas will come to you.

Shift Your Approach:

Let's face it, I used to approach chess improvement like a puzzle-grinding patzer. Maybe you can relate? It's time to shift into the expert's shoes and embrace a journey of tactical brilliance.

The Missing Piece: Thinking Frameworks:

Now, here's where my flaws come into play. Yes, I've been frustrated, overwhelmed, and impatient. I get it. Coaches often push puzzle-solving without guiding on the crucial "how to think" part. But, my friends, here's the secret sauce: Tactical Awareness.

Developing Tactical Awareness:

  1. Customized Puzzles:

    • I've been down the road of generic puzzle books. They worked for others, but not for me. Chess success is personal, flaws and all. That's why a customized approach—1:1 coaching—is the game-changer.

    • Get puzzles tailored to challenge and empower you, revealing not just answers but the art of thinking.

This is one of the students I used with my students, and here's one of the great results:

Ready to transform your game like him? 2024 is around the corner.

Leave behind the puzzle grind and embrace a personalized path to tactical brilliance. Comment "Tactics" below, and I'll send you a message to explore how customized coaching can elevate your chess journey.

Act now, because spots are limited for December. Unleash the tactics, and transform your game, flaws and all! 💪🔥 #ChessConfessions #ChessJourney