@CSKA_Moscou said in #30:
> you can do it, but it will be hard. being the same age as you (17 years), I made progress this year, especially in rapid and blitz, and I was estimated at 1600 otb.
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> but I think such a goal in two years is rushed. don't set a time limit until you're really close to it. for once, it's a good reason to hire a coach, but hire a coach who has experience where you want (CM, NM or FM will be able to better inform you and help you achieve this particular title) .
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> hire this coach for a long time, at least for 2 years, the time to work well with him. then, work on the openings and in particular the classics (Sicilian, Ruy Lopez) and the fashionable openings like the Petrov. therefore, watch the broadcasts of otb events carefully.
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> play a lot in tournaments. Lichess offers a very wide variety of tournaments where you will have opportunities to play against stronger players. From my Lichess tournament experience (+50,000 points, I am one of the oldest in Lichess Bundesliga), playing team tournaments will give you more responsibilities, and also help you manage your stress sustainably. also play big tournaments with prizes, not for the sake of winning, but to have the chance to compete stronger than you.
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> do tactical training, it will improve your vision of the game, it's always useful.
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> Also read some psychology, in addition to helping you fight your fears and take advantage of your opponents, it will help you define your playing style and refine certain aspects of your game.
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> And remember : everything with motivation, and you'll get this.
Thanks sooo much... I'll definitely consider what you said
> you can do it, but it will be hard. being the same age as you (17 years), I made progress this year, especially in rapid and blitz, and I was estimated at 1600 otb.
>
> but I think such a goal in two years is rushed. don't set a time limit until you're really close to it. for once, it's a good reason to hire a coach, but hire a coach who has experience where you want (CM, NM or FM will be able to better inform you and help you achieve this particular title) .
>
> hire this coach for a long time, at least for 2 years, the time to work well with him. then, work on the openings and in particular the classics (Sicilian, Ruy Lopez) and the fashionable openings like the Petrov. therefore, watch the broadcasts of otb events carefully.
>
> play a lot in tournaments. Lichess offers a very wide variety of tournaments where you will have opportunities to play against stronger players. From my Lichess tournament experience (+50,000 points, I am one of the oldest in Lichess Bundesliga), playing team tournaments will give you more responsibilities, and also help you manage your stress sustainably. also play big tournaments with prizes, not for the sake of winning, but to have the chance to compete stronger than you.
>
> do tactical training, it will improve your vision of the game, it's always useful.
>
> Also read some psychology, in addition to helping you fight your fears and take advantage of your opponents, it will help you define your playing style and refine certain aspects of your game.
>
> And remember : everything with motivation, and you'll get this.
Thanks sooo much... I'll definitely consider what you said