039 Another chess journey update from your favorite podcast host! Every few months, I serve up a solo show that offers my latest insights and struggles, all from my hard-working path toward improvement. But this isn’t just an audio “chess diary.” I try to bring everything back to lessons we can all use and learn from. Hope you enjoy!

In this episode:

• Why emotions caused an avoidable & heartbreaking loss in my recent OTB tournament.
• Does a recent 200-point blitz rating increase suggest my chess will soon improve in other areas?
• The four biggest contributors to my chess improvement over the past 18 months.
• How OTB tournaments are fueling my fire to become a better chess player.

Resources Referenced:

• Episode 2: Top 7 Lessons Learned After My 1-Year Return To Chess
• Episode 7: The Importance of Your Thought Process In Chess (with Dan Heisman)
• Dan Heisman’s YT Video: Intermediate Time Controls Can Hinder Improvement
• Peter Giannotos: Everyone’s First Chess Workbook (Tactics book)
• John Bain: Chess Tactics for Students

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