Started at sub-700 this year, set a goal to reach 1000. Thought it was going to take longer, but did it today... and with a KIA opening! https://www.chess.com/game/live/15911689185
@hkmrkaycee glad to hear! KIA is fun!, and the more you learn the most it segways into other great stuff like the 1N3 2c4 Reti! ...just be careful... soon then you like it all and you aren't sure which opening to play :P back at square one!
So I just wanna say thanks to this chess club. I was an absolute beginner when I joined, and I really struggled playing white (think my win rate then was around 30% as white). Since joined, participated in vote chess and took the free lesson recommended here... well, glad to say now my lose rate is less than 50% as white and have climbed from mid 600 to 800 in 2 months!!