🎯 How Long Does It Take to Reach 2000 OTB?

Let’s say a player starts around 1400 FIDE — it typically takes:

• ⏳ 20–30 OTB tournaments

• ♟️ Roughly 120 rated classical games

Of course, this varies by player, discipline, and experience.

❓Why Am I 2000 on Lichess But Not OTB?

Good question. Online platforms like Lichess allow you to:

• Play 30+ games per day

• Enter multiple tournaments daily

• Practice tactics and studies non-stop

In contrast, OTB chess is slower-paced and more demanding — every move matters more, and there's no margin for constant blunders.

⏱️ The 2-Hour Daily Method That Works

My recommended method:

• 20 minutes of puzzle training

• 40 minutes of deep middlegame/endgame study

• 40 minutes of serious gameplay

This structured 2-hour approach builds skill fast — and sustainably.

✅ Real Results

Here’s an example:
An 11-year-old student recently started working with me. With just a few months of consistent effort and coaching, they made amazing progress — thanks to structure, dedication, and guidance.

But remember: it won’t always be easy. There are ups and downs — but if you stay consistent and push through the plateaus, you will win in the end.

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FIDE Trainer Darko Polimac

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