I'd say it's realistic - 2000 blitz isn't too hard, especially if you learn to flag and play for tricks.
Although it might not happen within 8 months, that would be considered very fast improvement.
1000 to 2000 in a year?
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On Yahoo! Chess in 1998 I went from 1200 to 1900 in one day...
Thanks! Do you think it's more worth it to focus on general improvement instead of just on blitz rating? I like blitz because it doesn't take too much time, but I do want to gain expert status overall and not just play for tricks. IE should I focus more on end games, strategy, openings, or tactics to get from 1400 to 1600. John Bartholomew's Chess fundamental videos (https://youtu.be/Ao9iOeK_jvU) helped me tremendously to go from 1000 to 1300. Any other recommended videos to get to 1600 (Don't really have the patience for books)
Here's a game I played where I didn't commit any blunder (Probably missed a tactic or two):
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Clearly you're smart enough and talented enough to reach 2000 level quickly, far sooner than average.
I think another 500-1000 games of blitz should get you there.
I think another 500-1000 games of blitz should get you there.
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Just kidding.
Really I think you're a &*#^*#^% idiot.
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@dpnorman, I took a look at your blitz rating from 2013 to 2015; looks like you improved 800 or so points. Impressive! How did you do it?
Apr 12, 2017
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Yeah, something's not adding up here. Either the 4 months is a lie or you have a really nice engine in your car that you only rev up sometimes... The way you play, specifically your moves and ideas, are suspicious to me... But what do I know... I'm just some random guy of average talent who's been playing and going over instructional materials daily for over 2 years and has settled around the 1250 blitz mark here..
Unless you're a kid with exceptional study habits, this isn't adding up. And it doesn't seem like you are.
Unless you're a kid with exceptional study habits, this isn't adding up. And it doesn't seem like you are.
Apr 12, 2017
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Actually, I'm changing my answer, having seen your games.
You will *not* reach 2000 anytime in blitz, if you keep up what you're doing.
At your current level, there won't be too many engine users. As you reach 2000 though, I think close to 25% or more of 10 minute blitz players (who play only/almost all 10 minute) are engine users. You'll never reach 2000 playing that time control. I recommend 3 minute.
And honestly, I wouldn't accuse a 1400 of using an engine - wait until he goes up a 1700+ playing 10 minute blitz.
Tlowe999 wrote:
@dpnorman, I took a look at your blitz rating from 2013 to 2015; looks like you improved 800 or so points. Impressive! How did you do it?
I don't care about my online blitz ratings. I care about my OTB USCF rating, which was under 1100 at the start of December 2013 and 1793 at the end of December 2014. The chess.com ratings I really could not care much less about.
Do you want me to talk about improving at chess, or just blitz? Because if my blitz rating went up, it's just because my chess ability did.
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I didn't realize he was playing 10 minute blitz, no way to check that in the app. In that case it's slightly more believable.
No offense to the OP but I'm going to attribute his 1400 rating to the fact that the 10-minute blitz pool is ridiculously weak compared to the others. I play 5 minute. 3 minute is brutal.
No offense to the OP but I'm going to attribute his 1400 rating to the fact that the 10-minute blitz pool is ridiculously weak compared to the others. I play 5 minute. 3 minute is brutal.
@Dpnorman, just interested in learning how you improved so rapidly, not blitz specifically.
Not a kid and definitely not cheating. I think it would be incredibly sad if I played over a 1000 games in blitz and only got to 1400 if I was using an engine. 
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urk escribió:
Just kidding.
Really I think you're a *#%^)#^# idiot.
Really I think you're a *#%^)#^# idiot.
Living proof that chess.com targeted me because of my flag.
After all of this events I think I will leave my macho aura behind and join the SJWs.
Apr 12, 2017
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@dpnorman seems to be pretty active in his chess community and is surrounded by strong players so I dont think he is a good example of what someone can achive online with no human chess interaction.
BronsteinPawn wrote:
@dpnorman seems to be pretty active in his chess community and is surrounded by strong players so I dont think he is a good example of what someone can achive online with no human chess interaction.
I mean I'm not so sure that was quite what we were talking about "online with no human chess interaction". But yes a critical part of improvement is to play OTB, and to have real-life friends who play chess. Otherwise it will not be enjoyable
intermediatedinoz wrote:
dpnorman wrote:
BronsteinPawn wrote:
@dpnorman seems to be pretty active in his chess community and is surrounded by strong players so I dont think he is a good example of what someone can achive online with no human chess interaction.
I mean I'm not so sure that was quite what we were talking about "online with no human chess interaction". But yes a critical part of improvement is to play OTB, and to have real-life friends who play chess. Otherwise it will not be enjoyable
No I mean it. On lichess com upon inserting in the analysis an unconventional move like say 1.a3 you can read on the screen antichess variant.
man I really have no idea what you're talking about or how it's relevant. I'm confused. Are we talking about improvement here? What are we doing? lol
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dpnorman escribió:
BronsteinPawn wrote:
@dpnorman seems to be pretty active in his chess community and is surrounded by strong players so I dont think he is a good example of what someone can achive online with no human chess interaction.
I mean I'm not so sure that was quite what we were talking about "online with no human chess interaction". But yes a critical part of improvement is to play OTB, and to have real-life friends who play chess. Otherwise it will not be enjoyable
Yeah, I bet it is fun to have chess friends in real life.
When I used to go to tournaments all kiddos my age were 2 sections below me so I was forever alone LOL.
Hi All,
I started playing chess a couple months ago (Knew the rules and how to play, but never studied any theory) My blitz rating started at 1000 (Was a bit inflated for the first couple of days due to a win against a high rated player due to abandonment) 4 months later, I'm sitting a bit above 1400. My question is, is it realistic to expect to get to 2000 in the next 8 months or will it require serious study? (Right now, I just do lessons and game analysis on my commute)
Advice to take the next step would be greatly appreciated!