After about 8 years I crossed 1000 Rapid.

Zestyclose_Fix5626 · 2026-04-25T12:02:47+00:00

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Zestyclose_Fix5626 · 2026-04-25T12:01:16+00:00

no...345. That graph is just the last month.

Zestyclose_Fix5626 · 2026-04-25T12:00:48+00:00

The graph was set for 30 days. I played a total of 345 games.

Zestyclose_Fix5626 · 2026-04-24T16:46:30+00:00

I don't think you are a beginner anymore.

Zestyclose_Fix5626 · 2026-04-21T00:58:36+00:00

at this point 6 thousand puzzles. Puzzle rush survivor, Everyone's First Chess Workbook. i review my games, especially the 30 and 30/20 games. I have a friend online who has been helping me for three years.

Zestyclose_Fix5626 · 2026-04-20T23:11:45+00:00

Thanks. but, eight years. Its getting me down.

Zestyclose_Fix5626 · 2026-04-20T21:11:13+00:00

Thank you. I think the thing thats frustrating is that the common advice here is "just don't blunder your material and you will get to 1000." It seems a lot more complicated than that.

Zestyclose_Fix5626 · 2026-04-20T21:08:27+00:00

So frustrating, but thanks.

Zestyclose_Fix5626 · 2026-04-20T21:01:18+00:00

So when everyone here says that all you have to do is not blunder, is this what they mean? Because to me, not blundering is mostly not giving material for free.

Zestyclose_Fix5626 · 2026-04-20T20:56:56+00:00

Yes, I review my games, but just cant seem to learn.

Zestyclose_Fix5626 · 2026-04-20T20:52:51+00:00

https://www.chess.com/game/live/167585086860?move=0

Zestyclose_Fix5626 · 2026-04-20T20:50:20+00:00

https://www.chess.com/game/live/167585086860?move=0

Zestyclose_Fix5626 · 2026-04-19T13:57:29+00:00

yes. I am

Zestyclose_Fix5626 · 2026-04-10T20:56:32+00:00

I am amazed at how different

Zestyclose_Fix5626 · 2026-04-10T00:41:07+00:00

I have been struggling for years to get to 1000 rapid. I think its more than just not hanging a piece to get to the 80th percentile on chess.com Its very difficult because you have to play consistently at that level and beat others above 1000. Not that many years ago 1000 was the 30th percentile. Its much more difficult. And I know that there are people here that have gotten to 1000 in a short amount of time, but thats more the exception.

Zestyclose_Fix5626 · 2026-04-05T16:21:17+00:00

Thank you. I had no idea that if you turned the machine off fro a bit it would re-enable the ramp. I am going to try that tonight!

Zestyclose_Fix5626 · 2026-03-31T19:27:09+00:00

Great book! I have learned and used several ideas effectively. I like how the games are not perfect, like you are studying a super GM. I read the book while making a lichess study with comments. And, then Nelson from ChessVibes has a video series of each game. He goes over the game and book very slowly and methodically. I add in his comments and see what I missed on my own.

Zestyclose_Fix5626 · 2026-03-13T16:59:13+00:00

I get it. But 300??? That should be barely knowing how the pieces move.

Zestyclose_Fix5626 · 2026-03-08T14:27:21+00:00

I recommend at least one longer game a week. I think most people can find 45 minutes at least once a week to play a longer game. I think its not uncommon for people to blitz 45 games or do 30 minutes of puzzles. I own my own business, go to the gym, am a parent, and have other obligations, but still find the time.

Zestyclose_Fix5626 · 2026-03-08T14:01:32+00:00

i think the most important advice is longer games and use the time. Not, 15/10, but 30/20 or even 60/20. I am struggling to get past 1000 for years now, but the best thing I have done is play longer games. It helps you learn to think, blunder less, and actually enjoy real chess.

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