Hi guys, i am the Chessguru but i am yet to dominate the chess scene in Nigeria, in fact most of the Elite players have serious doubts about my ability to perform well in the masters Category , Chess my Official FIDE profile (http://ratings.fide.com/card.phtml?event=8504458).... This thread will document an ATTEMPT FOR ME TO BECOMING A GRANDMASTER Of Chess . To become a GRANDMASTER Of Chess the first thing is to work towards Chess mastery... become Grand master strength. of course it is a very difficult task but the most direct way is to win (OUT RIGHTLY) The African individual chess championship ) which is a route i am aiming at. but a chess player aiming for the African Chess champion title must first of all clear all doubts at home before stepping out to the very Wild African Tarrain.... so Ladies and Gentlemen , my first target is to conquer Nigeria !! .... this thread shall document the steps taking towards chess mastery !

FIRST MISSION !!
Target - 38th Edition of Nigerian Breweries Plc International Chess Championship (Lagos)[b] (National championship) [/b]14th-18th October
3rd Lagos Chess Classic 21st -25th.(Lagos) October

Aim - To train with a special Training regimen and put in my BEST into playing at the two major international chess events in Lagos
*(April- may) Systematic training, Drills and study average of 4 hours /day (optimum delivery)
**(June - July) Systematic Training Continues (but with more Practice time)
** (August -September) # DRILLS, STUDY & TRAINING AIMED SPECIFICALLY @ THE TOURNAMENTS

****This system may not be fool proof but it is better an attempt is made than for one to have no plans at all........... i am under no pressure to deliver- my target is simple * Be at your best- hit your peak and see how you play against Nigeria's bests !! lets go there

am also a chess lover... what is ur chess rating

Plan B activated.

ojhandsome:
am also a chess lover... what is ur chess rating

I do not have a FIDE official rating yet....... hoping to get a rating after featuring in the Masters section this year...... The highest ever in Nigeria hopefully

# Solve puzzles using Ichess on android
# solve puzzles on Chess travelers Quiz handbook by Julian Hodgson
# Check out some Opening lines (raw lines)
# Play vs Chess genius (windows)
# watch some tutorials (chess videos)
# Study *** Moscow 85
# play few games online (very few) Fide arena or chess.com Optional.
*** go through some master games (Nigeria) create puzzles therefrom

i currently use chessmaster grandmaster edition it has been of great help

# Solve puzzles using Ichess on android
# solve puzzles on Chess travelers Quiz handbook by Julian Hodgson
# Check out some Opening lines (raw lines)
# Play vs Chess genius (windows)
# watch some tutorials (chess videos)
# Study *** Moscow 85
# play few games online (very few) Fide arena or chess.com Optional.
*** go through some master games (Nigeria) create puzzles therefrom


@ojhandsome yeah Chessmaster is nice, make sure you go through all the tutorials from A_Z over and over again. then play against characters of your skill level and gradually move up the ladder.

Keep up the hard work. I wish you success on your journey to the top.

wman:
Keep up the hard work. I wish you success on your journey to the top.

Many thanks bro had a wonderful day...... going through tutorials on the Smith Morra's Gambit vs the sicilian Defence... i also solved a couple of puzzles it was great

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# Solve puzzles using Ichess on android
# solve puzzles on Chess travelers Quiz handbook by Julian Hodgson
# Check out some Opening lines (raw lines)
# Play vs Chess genius (windows)
# watch some tutorials (chess videos)
# Study *** Moscow 85
# play few games online (very few) Fide arena or chess.com Optional.
*** go through some master games (Nigeria) create puzzles therefrom

Big Ups man, I'll be following. I aim to be "titled" someday too.

koonbey:
Big Ups man, I'll be following. I aim to be "titled" someday too.

Training still ongoing though i have not updated this thread for a few days..... Training and fortification continues

# Solve puzzles using Ichess on android
# solve puzzles on Chess travelers Quiz handbook by Julian Hodgson
# Check out some Opening lines (raw lines)
# Play vs Chess genius (windows)
# watch some tutorials (chess videos)
# Study *** Moscow 85
# play few games online (very few) Fide arena or chess.com Optional.
*** go through some master games (Nigeria) create puzzles therefrom
*Note i have not updated the day to day plans because it has been same study regimen so far..... its been really fulfilling

March 30

# Solve puzzles using Ichess on android
# Check out some Opening lines (raw lines)
# watch some tutorials (chess videos)

*** go through some master games (Nigeria) create puzzles therefrom

Hey Guys.... The Major election is over now....... i shall now continue my quest towards victory as i have put my self in a 'MUST DO' corner by doing something very interesting putting a stake on my quest should i fail to become National champion of win first prize at the National Championship as the case may be..... i stand to lose 40,000 Naira , but if i pick just prize i stand to gain 20,000, however if i pick first prize i stand to get 130,000 Naira apart from the Prize cash and trophy .
The Implication of this is i now attach the pain of loss of 40,000 Naira to not doing well at the NBL Championship and the pleasure of winning 130,000 plus prize cash to doing very well. then i have no choice but to PREPARE THE BEST WAY I CAN ...........AND I MUST NOW MAKE SURE I WIN THE 38th Edition of Nigerian Breweries Plc International Chess Championship !! Chess is not hard...... it is FUN all the way. lets do it!!

DAY 1 ( April 1, 2015)

# Solve puzzles using Ichess on android
# Check out some Opening lines (raw lines)
# watch some tutorials (chess videos)
* Organize

DAY 3 ( April 3, 2015)
# Solve puzzles using Ichess on android
# Check out some Opening lines (raw lines)
# watch some tutorials (chess videos)
* Organize

#Continue playing his ludo

Name wet in b did 4 front page? This is bullshit mehn

Eyaaa! I used to play chess too.


So what do you gain from being a grand master besides fame?

If u are aiming to the top u should not aim to be a grandmaster rather a greatgrandmaster

No b say na mouth u no play chess reach me

nice one.....is there anyone that is coming down?

chessguru:
Hi guys, i am the Chessguru but i am yet to dominate the chess scene in Nigeria, in fact most of the Elite players have serious doubts about my ability to perform well in the masters Category , Chess my Official FIDE profile (http://ratings.fide.com/card.phtml?event=8504458).... This thread will document an ATTEMPT FOR ME TO BECOMING A GRANDMASTER Of Chess . To become a GRANDMASTER Of Chess the first thing is to work towards Chess mastery... become Grand master strength. of course it is a very difficult task but the most direct way is to win (OUT RIGHTLY) The African individual chess championship ) which is a route i am aiming at. but a chess player aiming for the African Chess champion title must first of all clear all doubts at home before stepping out to the very Wild African Tarrain.... so Ladies and Gentlemen , my first target is to conquer Nigeria !! .... this thread shall document the steps taking towards chess mastery !

FIRST MISSION !!
Target - 38th Edition of Nigerian Breweries Plc International Chess Championship (Lagos)[b] (National championship) [/b]14th-18th October
3rd Lagos Chess Classic 21st -25th.(Lagos) October

Aim - To train with a special Training regimen and put in my BEST into playing at the two major international chess events in Lagos
*(April- may) Systematic training, Drills and study average of 4 hours /day (optimum delivery)
**(June - July) Systematic Training Continues (but with more Practice time)
** (August -September) # DRILLS, STUDY & TRAINING AIMED SPECIFICALLY @ THE TOURNAMENTS

****This system may not be fool proof but it is better an attempt is made than for one to have no plans at all........... i am under no pressure to deliver- my target is simple * Be at your best- hit your peak and see how you play against Nigeria's bests !! lets go there

when u finish bragging and ready to get to business let us know ooo

All the best.

Good article!

Still reading...

chipmunkey:
Eyaaa! I used to play chess too.


So what do you gain from being a grand master besides fame?

truth is hw much fame. let me ask, wot is d name of d world grandmaster??!!!






















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