Abirdwithinternetyt wrote:
ArloDoddWoosterOH wrote:
Speaking as a 2059 Elo player, I’d say it’s absolutely possible to reach 2000 without grinding openings, drilling endgames, or spamming puzzles. Those things can help, sure, but they’re not the only path. What really matters is consistently playing serious games, reviewing your mistakes, and developing a strong intuitive feel for positions over time. By focusing on understanding ideas rather than memorizing lines, and by learning from practical experience instead of structured training, a player can build the kind of decision-making and adaptability that carries them to 2000 and beyond.
Do you think it would be possible for someone to achieve 2000 without reviewing their games?
No.
Speaking as a 2059 Elo player, I’d say it’s absolutely possible to reach 2000 without grinding openings, drilling endgames, or spamming puzzles. Those things can help, sure, but they’re not the only path. What really matters is consistently playing serious games, reviewing your mistakes, and developing a strong intuitive feel for positions over time. By focusing on understanding ideas rather than memorizing lines, and by learning from practical experience instead of structured training, a player can build the kind of decision-making and adaptability that carries them to 2000 and beyond.
Do you think it would be possible for someone to achieve 2000 without reviewing their games?