Ep. 181: Why “Just Playing a Lot” is a Chess Improvement Myth

Many adult chess improvers start with the same plan: just play a lot of games and the rating will climb. At first, that actually works - until it doesn’t. In this episode, we talk about why the “just play more games” philosophy causes most amateurs to eventually hit a plateau and why deliberate study is the key to breaking through it.

Referenced:

• Research Study (2005): The Role of Deliberate Practice in Chess Expertise
• Reddit Post (2024): What rating would the average person reach if they played daily but never studied?

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