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ZOOM CLASS GRADUATION !

 So we've come to the final session tonight!

The past 4 sessions was productive in getting the content across to the enthusiastic participants, with good questions on the related topics.

Of the 4 sessions, most had challenges in visualisation which was not covered in most chess literature. It is always easy to read about it, watch videos to show how its done but nothing like practicing it regularly to see progress in the games. This effort takes a long time to master but the dividends are worth it.

The next challenge came in on Playing Online for Improvement. When reviewing the games of the participants, most preferred to spend time on shorter time controls  probably owing to lack of time. However, it is better to accumulate spare time to solving puzzles if there isn't enough time to play a minimal 10 5 or 5 3 game. Anything less than that would not work towards chess improvement.

Lastly I urge my participants to try and play regularly over the board. Committing 2 hours a week for a game and deeply analysing it would do wonders for improving one's analytical powers and also hear from the opponent what was missed during the game.  Frankly these are the 4 pillars of Chess Improvement as outlined by Ben Johnson in his book Perpetual Chess Improvement, which is:

1) playing serious games, 

2) reviewing them, 

3) doing tactics, and 

4) finding a community


I am heartened by the response of these 5 sessions to consider doing a re-run in January. Anyone interested please hit me up at jfan2003@gmail.com. As it is, the 5 sessions will cost $100 (no increase in price for 2026!). 

Currently planning the next 5 sessions going forward in 2026 so stay tuned!

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