Tournament players again! I have a tournament coming up. Is this a good checklist?

Is this a good study checklist?

Weeks 1-2 (Oct 1 - Oct 15): Foundation Phase
Focus: Build a solid understanding of openings, tactics, and endgames.
Weekdays (4-5 days a week)
Day 1-2:30 min: Opening study (Queen's Gambit, King's Indian, Sicilian).
30 min: Tactics puzzles (forks, pins, basic tactical themes).
30 min: Endgame study (King and Pawn vs King, Rook endings).
Snack: Almonds or trail mix.
Beverage: Green tea or water
Weekends (Optional)
45 min: Play one rapid game and analyze it.
45 min: Review key lessons from the week (openings, tactics, or endgames).Snack: Apple slices with peanut butter.
Beverage: Iced coffee or fruit smoothie
 
Weeks 3-4 (Oct 16 - Oct 29): Practice & Review Phase
Focus: Reinforce your knowledge and play practice games.
Weekdays (4-5 days a week)
Day 1-2:30 min: Opening review (specific lines, improve weaknesses).
30 min: Tactics puzzles (increase difficulty, multiple-move combos).
30 min: Play a rapid game and analyze key moments.
Snack: Granola bars or popcorn.
Beverage: Herbal tea or smoothie
Weekends (Optional)
60 min: Play two rapid games, focus on analysis.
30 min: Endgame practice (more complex endings).Snack: Dark chocolate and a banana.
Beverage: Coffee or iced tea
 
Weeks 5-6 (Oct 30 - Nov 13): Tournament Prep Phase
Focus: Prepare for tournament conditions.
Weekdays (5-6 days a week)
Day 1-3:45 min: Play longer games (30 min per side), analyze key moments.
30 min: Review openings and key tactics.
Snack: Carrot sticks with hummus or crackers with cheese.
Beverage: Water with lemon or iced coffee
Weekends (Optional)
60 min: Play 1-2 longer games, focus on in-depth analysis.Snack: Yogurt with honey and granola.
Beverage: Fruit juice blend
 
Week of the Tournament (Nov 14 - Nov 16): Light Prep Phase
Focus: Stay sharp, don’t overwork.
Weekdays
Day 1:

20 min: Quick review of openings.
20 min: Tactics puzzles.
Snack: Berries or dried fruit.
Beverage: Light tea or smoothie
Day 2:

30 min: Play a couple of blitz games.
15 min: Relax and review anything you want to brush up on.
Snack: Rice cakes with almond butter or mixed nuts.
Beverage: Herbal tea or coconut water

umm some of the snacks probably not but the context is good

Yeah i agree but those snacks…

nice

Ai did it. I would obviously change the snacks lol.

I just wanted to make sure the times and studying topics were good

ai eats like my dad

Yea its good

It's good I mean if you want to change the snacks you could but you probably only need to eat the special snacks for the week of the tournament.

Honestly I'm not even sure I have most of the foods it told me to eat.

You have this so thought out, impressive

i like all of the snacks

"rice cake with almond butter" "popcorn" "smoothie" "carrot sticks with hummus"

AI? really? i'd look into investing in a few chess books or online courses and just going off those. if youre looking for stuff for free youtube has a ton of great chess content. and of course, play chess. however, do adapt to your chess level and work on the things that you specifically need to work on. this list is insanely intensive but still vague lmao- it says when to do things but not what to do. AI is not great for planning things that require personalized preparation.

LOL just thought it was important to say

Wow impressive

I think the list of preparations is pretty good, but I agree with twhyler0, you should watch some chess videos and maybe invest in some books/courses. I like the stuff GothamChess makes, and being a subscriber to his YouTube channel I like to promote him, but there are tons of options you could look into. And yeah, just playing games. It's how I got from 500 elo to 900 elo in less than 5 months lol

Okay! Thanks yall

I love Gotham as well. I've been subbed a long time lol

I like the snacks =)

With the ratings you have I think at this point your main goal should be to hang on to your pieces and try to get to a draw or win if it looks possible. Learn the ideas behind chess openings. The Q.G. and KID and Sicilian are massive systems and a good understanding of them will come after years of study and practice. Good luck.