Tired. Unfocused. Day 4 of #100DaysofChess complete. Solved 9 out of 11 puzzles correctly. Both misses came because I was moving too fast as a result of having my school work on my mind. Some practical advice on when to study is sprinkled in this video so make sure you watch for that information.
My name is David Blackwelder. I started playing tournament chess at the age of 22. I have worked my way from the 1200s to a peak rating of 1844 (December 2021). Those are my United States Chess Federation (USCF) ratings. My short-term goal is to reach a rating of 2000 which will earn me the Expert title. My long-term goal is to get the National Master (NM) title at a rating of 2200. As an adult they say it is near impossible, well I don't believe that. Therefore I am creating blogs and videos to help other adult players improve their chess. Thanks for following me!
