What to do/learn to become a titled player (e.g. FIDE Master)?

Just wandering what your thoughts and ideas are relating to what needs to be done by someone to become a titled player, specifically a FM. I am only 15, so think i have a decent chance at become titled. I know a lot, but would like your opinions. Such as openings, endings, tactics and strategies.

i too want to know cuz becoming titled is one of my life goals

Merlin, wow I didn't know that you're only 15. If you'll permit me I can give you some good life advice (I have a B.S. in psychology and I'm 41) that hopefully will help you. Decide how badly you want to achieve your goal. If it's 100% then it's going to cost you. Don't drink or use drugs. Ever. You can do whatever after you retire at 30. Study until you can't think straight, then study some more. Your relationships and friends will suffer. Some people can help you, most will not. Aim to be #1 in the world, and have smaller goals like becoming titled. Exercise and eat a whole foods plant based diet. If you want your goal say 80% then you can adjust accordingly. You get there the same way you get to Carnegie Hall ... practice! Also don't lose your mind, it really is just a game. Good luck mate

Start playing classic time control games. Go to OTB tournaments. Study the game in detail. Know your opening repertoire well, learn good endgame technique and solve puzzles every day.

I hope to be titled someday as well.

I mean i have beaten IM before and study 10 puzzles a day, play 2 long training games, do drills, do 3 lessons, play a survival puzzle rush and use the explorer. I would say i am 85% going to get good. I always study openings in immense detail and am now focusing on my endgame play. Thanks for the feedback.

is my training routine enough do you think?

You can get where you want just by playing and analysing your lost games so as to learn from your mistakes.
The main difference between titled players and non titled players resides in the endgame. In swiss open tournaments the non titled players usually stand well against the titled players for a long time, but get slaughtered in the endgame. Especially rook endings are vital.

I'm learning endgames at the moment. I have already beaten Alexandra Botez's and Anna Cramling's bots. I can post the games if you want.

What are your guys ways of studying.

probably yes, but use the scientific method i.e. if it's working great, if not change 1 thing at a time to help diagnose the issue

Can you give me the link to the scientific method article?

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The best way of training is to set up a position from and endgame book or from an annotated grandmaster game and think what you would do. Then look at the book/game and compare. Is it the same? If not, which is the better move and why?

In general I would put it like this:

As long as you are improving, there is no need to change your training routine. If, at some point, you realise that your improvement has stopped even though you still put in the same work, you should try to find the reason for this. Often it is simply one "bottleneck", one aspect of your game, that is the root for most of your losses and then you should really try to work on that exact aspect of your play. But yeah, as long as you are improving your way there is no reason to change a thing.

wait for Corona to end

Hahahaha. But I don't think he wants to wait 10 years tho

Lol

Dear MerlinS555,

I am a certified, full-time chess coach and International Master, so I have seen it and tried it all.
There are so many ways to get better and I know it can be overwhelming.
You can learn from free videos on youtube, there are books at your disposal that can all help, but they are not tailored to your needs.

One of the most important things you can do is to analyze your games! You must learn from your mistakes! That is a priority. You can't really move on to a new, different topic and learn new ideas if you still make the same mistakes over and over again!

This is where a chess coach comes into the picture. A good coach can show you how to study, what to study, gives you the material YOU need. Naturally, it takes time to use everything in practice, but if you are relentless and persistent you will succeed!
You should learn the main principles in every area of the game (opening, middlegame, endgame).  Don't focus on only one part! You should improve your tactical vision as well as it is part of all areas!  
This how I built my training program for my students. We discuss more than one topic during a lesson so it's always interesting and they can improve constantly. I give homework too and the right tools to make practicing enjoyable and effective!
Don't worry about your rating and the ups and downs! Just keep on playing and practicing!

I hope this helps.  I wish you good games and 100+ extra ratings