Show Notes
This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with Ian. We discussed his journey from new player to 1700. Ian provided a number of useful resources including books and videos. Ian is an advocate of the Woodpecker method, attributing his big gains to it. We also discussed a range of topics such as tournament snacks, goals, and the value of specific checklists.
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