mikewier wrote:
I strongly agree with Antonin.
Many people in forums complain about not being able to improve even though they have played hundreds or even thousands of blitz and rapid games.
i think that they would improve more and more quickly if they took time to study chess principles. In my humble opinion, a few hours of effective study will be more helpful than playing hundreds of blitz games against other beginners. If they are playing so many games and not improving, why don't they try something that would be more effective?
its still a interesting and valid question tho because of old classics like philidor Bourdonnais reaching such heights (probably like 2000-2150 which is still a great mountain for most)
I strongly agree with Antonin.
Many people in forums complain about not being able to improve even though they have played hundreds or even thousands of blitz and rapid games.
i think that they would improve more and more quickly if they took time to study chess principles. In my humble opinion, a few hours of effective study will be more helpful than playing hundreds of blitz games against other beginners. If they are playing so many games and not improving, why don't they try something that would be more effective?