Play a lot of slow games, analyze the slow games and solve tons of Tactics Problems.
I think computers are a great tool for learning chess. Have you tried the tutorials in, say, Chesmaster? No need to get the most recent version but I guess that one also is going on sale by now?
Develope some rhino skin and post your analyzed games. You will get some wiseguy replies but also some very friendly and usefull advice. Focus on your thought process when annotating your games.
Hi all,
How do I improve my rating significantly.
Is studying with books good?
Do I study via software?
Should I get lessons?
Do I just play and play and play?
I find if I don't get better I get bored and stop and I would like to break the get bored - stop - start again - get bored cycle.
Any help would be greatly appreciated