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 (Amazon)

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