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(Chess Roadmap) - Coggle Diagram

- - - - Watch "Chess Basics for Absolute Beginners" by ChessNetwork (YouTube)
      - Study the movement and rules of each piece.
      - Practice setting up the board and performing legal moves.
    - - Watch "Chess Tactics for Beginners" by Hanging Pawns (YouTube)
      - Solve beginner-level puzzles to understand tactics.
      - Practice basic checkmate patterns (e.g., King and Queen vs. King).
    - - Join chess platforms like Lichess.org or Chess.com.
      - Play casual and friendly games to gain experience.
      - Review your games to learn from mistakes.
  - - - Read "Silman's Complete Endgame Course" by Jeremy Silman.
      - Study King and Rook vs. King endgame positions.
      - Practice basic pawn endgames (e.g., King and Pawn vs. King).
    - - Watch "Basic Opening Principles - Chess Openings Explained" by thechesswebsite (YouTube).
      - Learn the importance of controlling the center and developing minor pieces.
      - Choose a few simple and solid openings for White and Black.
    - - Review your games and identify critical moments.
      - Look for tactical mistakes and missed opportunities.
      - Consider using chess analysis tools or engines for deeper insights.
  - - - Solve puzzles from "CT-ART 6.0" software.
      - Focus on intermediate-level tactical motifs (e.g., pins, skewers).
      - Practice solving puzzles with time constraints to improve calculation speed.
    - - Read "My System" by Aron Nimzowitsch.
      - Study the concept of prophylaxis and overprotection.
      - Analyze games of strong players to learn common middle-game plans.
    - - Read "100 Endgames You Must Know" by Jesus de la Villa.
      - Learn essential theoretical endgames (e.g., Lucena position, Philidor position).
      - Practice practical rook endgames with specific themes.
  - - - Study "Opening Repertoire: The English" by Mihail Marin.
      - Analyze grandmaster games to understand critical lines.
      - Build a solid and flexible opening repertoire.
    - - Watch and analyze classic games from "My Great Predecessors" series by Garry Kasparov.
      - Study games of World Champions to improve strategic understanding.
      - Analyze and annotate games of top players in your chosen openings.
  - - - Read "Calculation" by Jacob Aagaard.
      - Practice visualizing long variations and calculating accurately.
      - Solve complex and diverse tactical puzzles to improve calculation skills.
    - - Read "Dvoretsky's Endgame Manual" by Mark Dvoretsky.
      - Study complex theoretical endgames and practical decision-making.
      - Analyze famous endgame studies to enhance creativity and technique.
  - - - Read "Pawn Structure Chess" by Andrew Soltis.
      - Deepen your understanding of pawn structures and strategic concepts.
      - Study games of positional players to develop a solid middlegame plan.
    - - Participate in strong local and regional tournaments.
      - Play against higher-rated players to challenge yourself.
      - Analyze your games with strong opponents to identify areas for improvement.
      - International Master (2500-2600 Elo)
    - - Seek guidance from experienced coaches or strong players.
      - Work on specific areas of improvement based on personalized feedback.
      - Analyze and prepare for important tournaments under their guidance.
  - - - Read "Understanding Chess Move by Move" by John Nunn.
      - Analyze games from World Chess Championship and top tournaments.
      - Stay updated with the latest theoretical developments in openings.
    - - Read "The Inner Game of Chess" by Andrew Soltis.
      - Focus on mental aspects, self-discipline, and handling pressure.
      - Develop a strong and positive mindset for peak performance.