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@EternalNRG said ^

Thank you guys. But as @tpr says I don't judge a book by it's cover. I have met many GMs and have even Beaten one

That means that you can beat higher rateds. Play at your real strength.

Bro it's not like that. I had beaten but recently I think my form has dipped.

@EternalNRG said [^](/forum/redirect/post/eqKOapUw) > > Thank you guys. But as @tpr says I don't judge a book by it's cover. I have met many GMs and have even Beaten one > > That means that you can beat higher rateds. Play at your real strength. Bro it's not like that. I had beaten but recently I think my form has dipped.

@tpr said ^

"target which is 2000 FIDE in 2.5 years?"

  • That is a modest target. 2000 in 1 year is possible.

Skill level probably is but OP is in India known for deflated ratings. Not the only country. Travelling abroad for rating gain is not option for everyone. 1800 in India is about 2000-2100 in Europe. Based on evidence from Junior world championships. Indian team quite often gains about 70 points/player.

So actually to get to 2000 all OP needs to do is spend a year playing in European tournaments. Which might be quite hard to so

@tpr said [^](/forum/redirect/post/VJRKjzZ5) > "target which is 2000 FIDE in 2.5 years?" > * That is a modest target. 2000 in 1 year is possible. Skill level probably is but OP is in India known for deflated ratings. Not the only country. Travelling abroad for rating gain is not option for everyone. 1800 in India is about 2000-2100 in Europe. Based on evidence from Junior world championships. Indian team quite often gains about 70 points/player. So actually to get to 2000 all OP needs to do is spend a year playing in European tournaments. Which might be quite hard to so

Well I checked your fide profile and you increased your rating in France and people in india tend to be underrated and better (below 2200) so I think you are just coming to your real rating in india . 1800 in france is like 1600 in india So I think you might be slightly overrated. I think to improve is to analyze games and solve positions from Artur yusopovs books is all you need to improve currently

Well I checked your fide profile and you increased your rating in France and people in india tend to be underrated and better (below 2200) so I think you are just coming to your real rating in india . 1800 in france is like 1600 in india So I think you might be slightly overrated. I think to improve is to analyze games and solve positions from Artur yusopovs books is all you need to improve currently

@chessweekly said ^

Well I checked your fide profile and you increased your rating in France and people in india tend to be underrated and better (below 2200) so I think you are just coming to your real rating in india . 1800 in france is like 1600 in india So I think you might be slightly overrated. I think to improve is to analyze games and solve positions from Artur yusopovs books is all you need to improve currently

Bro it's not it. I am winning against 2000s and 2100s in India frequently. How would I come back from France and like win against 3 1600s and draw against only 1 1600 in the tournament. The truth is that I don't know how to crack through players like 1500 or 1400

@chessweekly said [^](/forum/redirect/post/eyE6x4pX) > Well I checked your fide profile and you increased your rating in France and people in india tend to be underrated and better (below 2200) so I think you are just coming to your real rating in india . 1800 in france is like 1600 in india So I think you might be slightly overrated. I think to improve is to analyze games and solve positions from Artur yusopovs books is all you need to improve currently Bro it's not it. I am winning against 2000s and 2100s in India frequently. How would I come back from France and like win against 3 1600s and draw against only 1 1600 in the tournament. The truth is that I don't know how to crack through players like 1500 or 1400

Even I reached 1512-1740 in rapid only in India and after that only reduced my rating to 1593. I think it deals with something due to dip of form, not me Farming in france @chessweekly

Even I reached 1512-1740 in rapid only in India and after that only reduced my rating to 1593. I think it deals with something due to dip of form, not me Farming in france @chessweekly

@vedappu 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?

Honestly, I think you need a break for 1 or 2 weeks

@vedappu said [^](/forum/redirect/post/XccOdMpd) > 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? Honestly, I think you need a break for 1 or 2 weeks

@ponnnmuthu 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?

Honestly, I think you need a break for 1 or 2 weeks

Really? But I can play really seriously chess until July only. After that I will be rarely playing and practicing

@ponnnmuthu said [^](/forum/redirect/post/9VcP5slc) > > 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? > > Honestly, I think you need a break for 1 or 2 weeks Really? But I can play really seriously chess until July only. After that I will be rarely playing and practicing

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

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
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@vedappu 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.

@vedappu said [^](/forum/redirect/post/XccOdMpd) > 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.