23 Sep '19 13:48>2 edits
Lots of folks here ask questions such, as How do I improve? or How can I become a stronger player? Well, here's a thought:
Many years ago I was playing in a USCF Golden Knights tournament (when they used postcards) One cold, rainey November evening I came home from work and rather than watching TV while eating supper, I brought supper to my desk and began analyzing my correspondence chess moves, it was a great feeling being inside on such a nasty night, before I knew it my moves were chosen, cards filled out, supper done, and almost 3 hours had drifted by! The next night, I did the same, but with no moves to make, I began playing over complete games from my Chess Informants (which I'd previously barely looked at) focusing on my prefered opening and defences. I continued this evening ritual of CC play and study for the next 2 1/2 years, and my correspondence and OTB rating slowly rose from 1325 to the mid 1700's. Sometimes improving is just a matter of changing a habit.
Many years ago I was playing in a USCF Golden Knights tournament (when they used postcards) One cold, rainey November evening I came home from work and rather than watching TV while eating supper, I brought supper to my desk and began analyzing my correspondence chess moves, it was a great feeling being inside on such a nasty night, before I knew it my moves were chosen, cards filled out, supper done, and almost 3 hours had drifted by! The next night, I did the same, but with no moves to make, I began playing over complete games from my Chess Informants (which I'd previously barely looked at) focusing on my prefered opening and defences. I continued this evening ritual of CC play and study for the next 2 1/2 years, and my correspondence and OTB rating slowly rose from 1325 to the mid 1700's. Sometimes improving is just a matter of changing a habit.