Expert 12-Week-Cycle Study Plan

Hi!

On August 21st 2023 I decided to start a new training program for myself. To prepare the plan I followed the guidelines according to my post: https://www.chess.com/blog/maafernan/guidelines-for-a-study-plan-beginner-intermediate-players

My current goal is to consistently have 2100+ blitz and rapid ratings on Chess.com after completing a 12-week plan of activities.  On August 21st 2023, my blitz rating is 2012 and my rapid rating is 2109. (Note: I don't have bullet rating or daily rating goals. They depend too much on many non-chess factors, so I don´t think they represent a player's strenght.)

If don't reach my current goal, then I will repeat the 12-week cycle with proper modifications of study contents and activities of my plan. On the other hand, if I reach my current goal, then I will set a new goal for myself and l will work on it in the same 12-week plan format.

I will update this post periodically to track my progress in ratings.

Cycle               Date                    CC Blitz                 CC Rapid            

0                      21/8/2023           2012                       2109                  

1                      6/11/2023           2075                       2130                  

2                      31/1/2024           2104                       2200                            

3                      22/4/2024           2101                       2224                   

Goal 2100 + in both blitz and rapid achieved! New goal 2150 +.

4                      21/7/2024           2210                       2224     

5                      13/10/2024         2162                       2213               

Goal 2150 + in both blitz and rapid achieved! New goal 2200 +.

6                      5/01/2025           2150                       2228 

7                      30/03/2025         2175                       2215  

*                      17/05/2025         2203                        2213

Goal 2200 + in both blitz and rapid achieved! New goal 2250 +.

Note: I've noticed that my Blitz performance fluctuates due to connection issues, so I'll focus on Rapid, as these issues are likely less of a determining factor. 

Any comments are welcome!

I wish myself good luck!