Way to 1000-4. Tactics
If I had to pick one word that’s come up the most since I started seriously playing chess, it’s this: tactics. People say “tactics decide games”—and at my level, it’s 100% true. You can have a perfect opening,...
Way to 1000-3. Opening the Game
In this post, I’m breaking down a few common White openings I’ve explored lately—what they are, why they’re interesting, and how they might help someone like me on the road to 1000. 1. The Italian Game (1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc...
Way to 1000-2. Looking Forward
The past week or so, I focused on putting in real effort—daily games, puzzle practice, and reviewing my losses (yes, there were quite a few). I played both humans and bots, tested some openings in live games, and tried to apply lessons from ...
Bonus : After Watching the Queen's Gambit
Today, I took a break from grinding puzzles and reviewing blunder-filled games. Instead, I dove into the show that practically turned the world into temporary chess fans: The Queen’s Gambit. I wasn’t sure what to expect—hype has ...
Way to 1000-1.1. Reviewing My Recent Game
Today, I decided to test myself against one of Chess.com’s Coach Bots Before I do a Rapid Game. These bots are designed not just to challenge your play, but to help you learn—highlighting mistakes, missed tactics, and areas for improve...
Way to 1000-1. Making Plans
After years of playing casually, I’ve decided to take chess a bit more seriously. My goal? Reach a 1000 rating on Chess.com. For some, that might seem modest, but for me, it’s a meaningful milestone—a marker of improveme...
