Do not let this be another file that sits on your desktop collecting digital dust. Open it. Calculate. Fail. Learn. Repeat.
| Week | Focus | Daily puzzles | Notes | |------|-------|---------------|-------| | 1–4 | One thematic chapter | 10–15 | Set a timer (3–5 min/puzzle). Write down full variation. | | 5–6 | Mixed tests (20/day) | 20 | No timer first pass, then redo with timer. | | 7–8 | Hardest 200 puzzles (marked *) | 10 | These are 2000–2200 level. Spend up to 10 min each. | | 9–10 | Missed puzzles only | Varies | Keep a miss log. Repeat until instant recognition. | 1001 chess exercises for advanced club players pdf exclusive
Deep dives into multi-step variations where the opponent has several defensive options. Do not let this be another file that
Do not look at the solution until you have written down the entire variation. | Week | Focus | Daily puzzles |
If you're looking for actual chess training content from that book, I’d recommend purchasing it legally from a retailer like New In Chess or your favorite bookstore. I can help explain tactical themes (forks, pins, skewers, deflections, etc.) or create original practice puzzles for you instead. Just let me know!
In a PDF, there is no green arrow telling you which piece to move. You are looking at a diagram, a notation, and your own brain. You must write down your answer (on paper or a notepad) before looking at the solution. This mimics tournament conditions where you can't "try a move" to see if it works.