Setting season targets
In short
Progress at expert level needs a plan for the season: which tournaments (strength, format, time control), rating targets, and training blocks between events. Choose events where you meet stronger opposition regularly.
By the end you can
- Set rating and title targets
- Plan tournaments and training blocks
The lesson
Progress at expert level needs a plan for the season: which tournaments (strength, format, time control), rating targets, and training blocks between events. Choose events where you meet stronger opposition regularly.
Measure progress with more than rating: accuracy, results against stronger players, and the categories in your mistakes notebook.
Key points to remember
- Plan the season
- Seek stronger opposition
- Measure more than rating
Examples
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Homework
Write a season plan with three tournaments and training blocks.
More competition lessons
- Managing the clock (Class C)
- Tournament routine (Class B)
- Tournament psychology (Class A)
- Opponent preparation routine (Expert)
- Playing for norms (Master)
- Competition management (IM / GM track)