Hey all! I was curious to see how other chess enthusiasts study this beautiful game of chess! Over the past 6 months, I've been modifying and consistently changing my approach to studying. If you haven't already, I'd recommend listening to the many podcasts available that highlight Neal Bruce, an adult improver, that has a unique system of studying. I've taken a few pointers from him and have incorporated several of his ideas. As of now, to share with the club, this is my daily routine. I wake up each morning at 4:30 a.m. (If I didn't do this, I wouldn't be able to reach my goals).
Morning
Evaluations: Take 2-3 minutes to evaluate 4 positions: Evaluate like a GM by Perelshteyn
Calculations: 2-3 puzzles at Level 1: Improve Your Chess Calculations by Ramesh
Puzzle of the day, chess.com and lichess.org
I have the basic chess.com membership, so I do the max puzzles it lets me, around 7-8
1 hour - 1 and 1/2 hours of lichss.org puzzles, ranging from mate in 1's and 2's, 1 and 2 move tactics, and then puzzles that encompass everything.
During the day: I have several chessable.com courses that deal with endgames, strategy, and tactics. I try to do those and keep those up to date.
Lunch:
If I have time, I have several books on openings that I play. I'll review 1-2 annotated GM games.
Evening:
Depending on what I was able to review during lunch, I'll finish up reviewing annotated GM games (I try to do at least 3 games a day, no less than 20 minutes per game)
I'll then spend around 30 minutes going over one of my games.
Before bed:
I'll spend no more than 20 minutes going over openings in chessable.com.
Hey all! I was curious to see how other chess enthusiasts study this beautiful game of chess! Over the past 6 months, I've been modifying and consistently changing my approach to studying. If you haven't already, I'd recommend listening to the many podcasts available that highlight Neal Bruce, an adult improver, that has a unique system of studying. I've taken a few pointers from him and have incorporated several of his ideas. As of now, to share with the club, this is my daily routine. I wake up each morning at 4:30 a.m. (If I didn't do this, I wouldn't be able to reach my goals).
Morning
During the day: I have several chessable.com courses that deal with endgames, strategy, and tactics. I try to do those and keep those up to date.
Lunch:
Evening:
Before bed:
Happy playing you all!