struggling to get 1000

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it's few months since I started to play chess seriously and it's a while that I'm stuck at 900-950! it's really hard to get better can you suggest on how to get 1000-1100 elo? I usually play Sicilian as black or kings Indian and I play London or kings gambit as white. and I try to read books and do puzzles on chess.com , I just want to get better at chess and the tournaments I go. thanks
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obstacles are only natural

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Improving at chess can be quite challenging, but there are various ways to enhance your skills.

For those looking to improve without coaching, here's some valuable advice:

1. Play Frequently: The more you play, the better you'll become at recognizing patterns and making strategic decisions.
2. Analyze Your Games: Review your past games to identify mistakes and areas where you can improve. This self-analysis is a powerful learning tool.
3. Focus on Tactics: Tactics play a crucial role in chess. Spend time solving tactical puzzles and exercises to sharpen your tactical skills.
4. Learn from Masters: Studying grandmaster games can provide insights into advanced strategies and tactics.

Feel free to check out this article for more in-depth advice: https://www.gautamnarula.com/how-to-get-good-at-chess-fast

Additionally, I have a YouTube series where I share chess insights and strategies, which you might find helpful: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUrgfsyInqNa1S4i8DsGJwzx1Uhn2AqlT

Best of luck with your chess journey! If you'd like more personalized guidance or coaching, please don't hesitate to reach out to me. I offer one-on-one coaching sessions where we can dive deeper into your specific needs.

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Personally for me, learning general opening principles and tactics (pins, skewers, removal of defender, etc) really helps me improve from 700s to 1000s, and then from 1000s to 1400 you can start to read more about openings, tactics are all the same but you need to reduce blunders and mistakes, play solid and be patient, soon your opponent will make mistakes