Ep. 119: Ineffective Chess Study Habits
Developing tournament players are often told the following: study tons of Master games, drill tactics, review mate-in-one puzzles, and do not spend more than 10% of your study time on openings. Is this advice accurate, somewhat accurate, or misguided? This week, we take a look at the pros and cons of common chess study activities. We cover:
Offense-only exercises
Playing vs. studying: What's the correct ratio?
Analyzing with a chess engine
Opening study: How much is required?
Scaffolding
GM game collections
Online chess
Referenced:
Practical Chess Exercises (Amazon)
The Amateur's Mind…
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