Study Plan Recommendation

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Avatar of newbourne

I find that I don't really know how to prioritize my time, when I study chess. I don't know how much time to spend on the different topics to improve my game.

I've played chess for a couple of months. With the exception of one month, when I studied for exams, I've played 1-2 hours a day. I think I need training in all topics.

Is there an experienced player (around rating 2000), who could recommend a layout for a weekly study plan based on 1-2 hours of study per day? I imagine something like "Monday: Openings, e4, 1 hour. Play blitz 30 minutes. Train tactics 30 minutes. Tuesday: ...", and so on. Maybe one weekday off.

If such a study plan requires a book or two, then I'm prepared to buy whatever is needed.

Avatar of fredm73

Here are some links to study plans:

http://www.chessville.com/instruction/Center_Squares/StudyAdvice.htm

http://www.chess.com/article/view/study-plan-directory

http://chess-training.blogspot.com/2006/10/generic-training-schedule.html

http://www.convekta.com/softscho/l1/lesson_3.html

http://empiricalrabbit.blogspot.com/2011/11/year-of-rabbit.html

Here are two links that recommend playing over master games:

http://calnewport.com/blog/2010/01/06/the-grandmaster-in-the-corner-office-what-the-study-of-chess-experts-teaches-us-about-building-a-remarkable-life/

http://www.freakonomics.com/2011/11/25/to-develop-expertise-motivation-is-necessary-but-insufficient/

If you buy their argument, download Guess the Move (free):

http://www.chess.com/download/view/guess-the-move---chess-training-system

Avatar of Scottrf

Cheers fred!

Avatar of newbourne

Thanks for your recommendations, guys!

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