No of course not. The plans give advice for all phases of the game:
#6 Beginners: Bringing It All Together!
Some advice on the study plans
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Hi
I'm a beginner of chess (I've always played for fun with friends, at very basic levels, so I'm still a beginner) and I'm playing on the site while studying following the first study plan. It says: "At this point a player should start playing games, always evaluating their play after move 10 and asking themselves whether or not they have followed the principles in the article from Task #1. Games should be played as often as possible. We believe that at least 100 practical games (either e-chess or live chess) -- taking the time to make an evaluation as to whether or not you followed the "rules" of the opening after move 10 -- will be required to reach the 1400 level; however, a player should continue this practice until 1400 is reached, no matter how many games it takes. "
Does it mean it's better to not study anything about mid and end game before reaching that level? Cause the openings are probably the only thing I know a little, I'm kind of lost in most of the mid games...