Bob Long, the guy publishing Purdy books, has promised to post something on his next releases. I guess the book "Explosive Chess" (? the title eludes me as I write) would be a top candidate for a new edition.
Work and family will limit my study hours this year. Maybe that will be a good thing? I am the generic "book hopper" and less studying might lead to higher focus.
IM Martin wrote in his column that 20 intense minutes per day would be enough to increase by at least 1 ELO/week. That might sound slow paced but it adds up.
Basically I hope to fit in two 20 minutes sessions per day but I will have to reduce my turn based game load.
So, 'Nuff about me! What are your plans?
Well, with the new year, I had big plans to be disciplined in my chess study. But, even though I have put a lot of time in study, I seem to go from book to book...
I guess I am trying to improve faster than I really can. Anything, tennis or playing the cello, takes time and can't be crammed like a test the night before. I can't seem to settle on a plan of study.
I love reading my books. Purdy especially.
But playing games in a tournament is another matter. I'm not doing too well.
Sigh..
stwils