How do you train?

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Avatar of Frosticals

What do you do for your chess training? training that is FREE. answers from titled players would be greatly aprreciated :)

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GMs train; I don't.

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I like to drink beer the night before and on the day. If I can sneak out back, during the game, for some 'erb, then my preparation is complete.

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A training regimen endorsed by countless millions.

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I might also recommend John Belushi's secret weapon:

Avatar of Conquistador

I train using the Krispie Cream Lifting Plan.

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I read lots of chess books (but only because I like to look at the pictures).

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I watch chess porn for the rating boost.

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I play with the heaviest pieces available, and when the time comes for the game, moving the normal pieces seems so easy.

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I figure lots of jumping jacks will help me reach out and hit the clock better.

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I also jog several miles a day (so I can be ready to make a quick getaway with lots of clocks and stuff from the tournament hall).

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Start using the Tactics Trainer, read articles here on various aspects of the game and you could also read a chessbook or two along the lines of Chernev's "Logical Chess Move by Move" and/or "The Most Instructive Games of Chess Ever Played."

Genius consists of 2% inspiration and 98% perspiration. THOMAS EDISON

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Of course, Tom also tried to make phone calls to the dead.

Avatar of Conquistador

I practiced benching 1200 Lbs (haven't been feeling well so only 1200) to be ready when I have to play lightning as moving the pieces will be easy.

Avatar of AndyClifton

Okay, I'm betting $5 that Nizzmo Roy can't.  Any takers?

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Ummm, Conq sorta pinched goldie's joke (I'm telling!).

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Total bs.  At least come up with a believable way to train like the rest of us Nimzo you plebeian.

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*Whistles*  I have no idea what you are talking about.  I made millions off the original joke :P (Plus mine was more realistic).

Avatar of david_plays_chess

Sleep. Sleep and more Sleep.

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Mountain climbing, swordfighting, chasing women and swimming.