Balancing Chess and Board Exams (Class 10) - Need Advice!

Hi everyone, I’m currently in Class X and preparing for my upcoming Madhyamik board exams. As you can probably guess, the study load is getting pretty heavy right now with school, practical projects, and exam prep. At the same time, I really enjoy playing chess and want to keep improving my rating. I don't want to completely give up playing for the next few months, but I also know I need to prioritize my studies and not get too distracted. For those of you who have gone through major exams or have a heavy workload, how do you balance the two? Do you set a strict time limit for chess each day? Do you switch to only doing puzzles instead of full games to save time? Is it better to just take a complete break from chess until exams are over? Any tips, time management advice, or personal experiences would be really appreciated. Thanks!