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@Toscani said ^

I've felt that dilemma in my youth. Have you considered to learning a new chess opening?
The blue in the link is what is left to learn ... https://lichess.org/training/openings

“Work hard first, play later, and sleep well. Respect your brain—it isn’t replaceable.”

Taking with both the knight and the bishop simultaneously is not possible.
Take a close look at the tempo difference. Being successful, needs this type of planning.
Enjoy some spare time with the opening chess puzzles.

https://lichess.org/training/O2FUh

Thank you bro! will surely try it!

@Toscani said [^](/forum/redirect/post/bqErr3Fq) > I've felt that dilemma in my youth. Have you considered to learning a new chess opening? > The blue in the link is what is left to learn ... https://lichess.org/training/openings > > “Work hard first, play later, and sleep well. Respect your brain—it isn’t replaceable.” > > Taking with both the knight and the bishop simultaneously is not possible. > Take a close look at the tempo difference. Being successful, needs this type of planning. > Enjoy some spare time with the opening chess puzzles. > > https://lichess.org/training/O2FUh Thank you bro! will surely try it!

@GenMate said ^

Hi, I am a 1750 FIDE rated player from India. I actually had a peak of 1820 but I lost a 70 points across 3 different tournaments. I don't know why but Ever since, I think my game has been going down. I am blundering pieces against lower rateds and am getting easily outclassed by higher rateds. As I am in higher grades of my schooling, I can't just abandon my studies nor does my heart allow me to quit chess. What shall I do to simultaneously maintain my good grades in school and reach my target which is 2000 FIDE in 2.5 years?

Here are three essential components that go together as one block. This is primarily what builds practical chess strength. All of these are for independent work — and you need to practice them regularly.

  1. Tactics
    The practical benefit comes from solving easy puzzles, because that's where most mistakes actually happen. Occasionally challenge yourself with harder ones. Track your progress by solving tactics under time pressure — for example, use Puzzle Storm on this site.
  2. Converting an advantage against the engine
    Take positions from your own games where you had the upper hand. Play them out against the engine. Learn to convert a won position all the way to checkmate. A useful habit: after solving a puzzle, play out the resulting advantage against the engine until you win. Choose an appropriate handicap level for the engine.
  3. Endgames
    Study endgame theory. Reinforce it with engine practice. Drill it until it becomes automatic.

Other ways to improve require a coach or specialized tools. But these three components are fully within reach for self-study.

Bro! I think that this is what I want! I will surely implement and will tell u the result. Thank you

@GenMate said [^](/forum/redirect/post/zfVOTaOY) > > Hi, I am a 1750 FIDE rated player from India. I actually had a peak of 1820 but I lost a 70 points across 3 different tournaments. I don't know why but Ever since, I think my game has been going down. I am blundering pieces against lower rateds and am getting easily outclassed by higher rateds. As I am in higher grades of my schooling, I can't just abandon my studies nor does my heart allow me to quit chess. What shall I do to simultaneously maintain my good grades in school and reach my target which is 2000 FIDE in 2.5 years? > > Here are three essential components that go together as one block. This is primarily what builds practical chess strength. All of these are for independent work — and you need to practice them regularly. > 1. Tactics > The practical benefit comes from solving easy puzzles, because that's where most mistakes actually happen. Occasionally challenge yourself with harder ones. Track your progress by solving tactics under time pressure — for example, use Puzzle Storm on this site. > 2. Converting an advantage against the engine > Take positions from your own games where you had the upper hand. Play them out against the engine. Learn to convert a won position all the way to checkmate. A useful habit: after solving a puzzle, play out the resulting advantage against the engine until you win. Choose an appropriate handicap level for the engine. > 3. Endgames > Study endgame theory. Reinforce it with engine practice. Drill it until it becomes automatic. > > Other ways to improve require a coach or specialized tools. But these three components are fully within reach for self-study. Bro! I think that this is what I want! I will surely implement and will tell u the result. Thank you

@Kilulea said ^

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/zkPhMx5FgQg

Bro but all the elite players play bullet. Even I face NMs and FMs once in every 15 or 16 games. Then how is it bad

@Kilulea said [^](/forum/redirect/post/itxjKcQN) > https://www.youtube.com/shorts/zkPhMx5FgQg Bro but all the elite players play bullet. Even I face NMs and FMs once in every 15 or 16 games. Then how is it bad

@vedappu said ^

... I am in higher grades of my schooling, I can't just abandon my studies nor does my heart allow me to quit chess... maintain my good grades in school and reach my target which is 2000 FIDE in 2.5 years?

I am not sure if it helps for higher rated fide player(i am like relatively low in terms of FIDE rating), but like dont worry if you quit, I have quit and stopped for 3 years, yet for some reason, when I returned, I somehow got better. It might be because I matured more, but it also helps you focus more. Like you dont rly have to care about studies while playing chess, and that helps you focus a bit better, which helps with move visualisation(or what I call future seeing), which is a really really important tool for playing chess, especially in the GM stage

@vedappu said [^](/forum/redirect/post/XccOdMpd) >... I am in higher grades of my schooling, I can't just abandon my studies nor does my heart allow me to quit chess... maintain my good grades in school and reach my target which is 2000 FIDE in 2.5 years? I am not sure if it helps for higher rated fide player(i am like relatively low in terms of FIDE rating), but like dont worry if you quit, I have quit and stopped for 3 years, yet for some reason, when I returned, I somehow got better. It might be because I matured more, but it also helps you focus more. Like you dont rly have to care about studies while playing chess, and that helps you focus a bit better, which helps with move visualisation(or what I call future seeing), which is a really really important tool for playing chess, especially in the GM stage