The Chess Angle

Ep. 193: The Yellow Zone: Where Adult Chess Improvement Actually Happens

July 12 · 34 min · Episode 193 · 50.3 MB
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If you're holding off until you're fully rested, completely focused, and free from distractions before playing or studying chess, you may be waiting a very long time. Most adult improvers live in the "yellow zone" - not at their absolute best, but far from their worst. In this episode, we explore what I'm calling the "Perfect Time Fallacy" and why consistency in imperfect conditions often beats waiting for perfect ones.

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