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#21
@weeklychess said in #20:
> Play some OTB tournaments.

I always try to. Mom only lets me do one tournament a month, that's why it takes forever for my USCF to go up
#22
@kindaspongey said in #18:
> “... most people can ... be taught how to study more efficiently, and that is the subject of [Studying Chess Made Easy], which contains many helpful hints. ... If you are rated below 1600, and don't know how or have never really studied chess, you will get a lot from this book. ...”
> “... [NM Dan Heisman, author of A Guide to Chess Improvement,] is recognized as a solid author on the uncertain path from chess novice ... to basic chess player. ... I'd recommend this book for ... Adult amateurs who are 'stuck' in [their] game, and have the time and inclination to read a thoughtful call to self-examination, ...”

Thanks
#23
Chess study should be a labor of love! -:]
P.S. Work on your Endgame! Time well spent. @GabeMiami17 (Thanks for the thumbs up, on my game I posted!)
#24
@Skittle-Head said in #23:
> Chess study should be a labor of love! -:]
> P.S. Work on your Endgame! Time well spent. @GabeMiami17 (Thanks for the thumbs up, on my game I posted!)

Thanks, I got Silman's endgame course. Also which game did I upvote of yours? You seem very familiar but I don't remember what forum you're on
#25
@GabeMiami17 said in #24:
> Thanks, I got Silman's endgame course. Also which game did I upvote of yours? You seem very familiar but I don't remember what forum you're on
It was a suffocation mate, with 'double' absolute pins. First one I ever had with two pins. Posted about a week ago in General Chess section. Title is 'Nifty Mate - Absolutely' (I thought that clever.) Not much of a game, but a nice mate position. - :]