2 Reasons Why You're NOT Improving in Chess

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🎓 *Struggling to improve at chess? GM Smirnov reveals the 3 rules that helped him jump from 1600 to 2260 in one year. FREE Masterclass ► https://chess-teacher.net/masterclassyt/* 💡 *Learn the exact thought process GM Smirnov used to skyrocket his rating—fast. Study his courses* 👉 https://online.chess-teacher.com/shopyd ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 📺 Recommended Videos: 🔹People waste years losing at chess, until they learn this SIMPLE STRATEGY - https://youtu.be/HfJO3XVZC9c ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 📚 Games & Other Resources: Find the games and examples shown in the video in this blog-post - https://chess-teacher.com/break-1400-elo-rating/ Breaking through to 1400+ ELO in chess isn’t about memorizing endless opening theory—it’s about making small, practical changes that create a huge impact. In this lesson, GM Igor Smirnov reveals 10 simple and actionable chess tips that have helped countless students jump rating levels quickly, without overcomplicating their game. These tips cover all stages of chess—from the opening, middlegame, to the endgame—and focus on common mistakes most players make without realizing it. You’ll see clear examples and games that make each point easy to understand and even easier to apply in your next match. 👉 Whether you’re stuck between 1000–1400 ELO or simply want to boost your chess confidence, these strategies will help you: ✅ Avoid typical blunders that stall your progress ✅ Improve your chess calculation and positional understanding ✅ Make better opening choices without heavy memorization ✅ Apply proven middlegame and endgame techniques for consistent wins Start using just 2–3 of these tips, and you’ll notice your opponents struggling to keep up. Before you know it, your rating will be climbing past the 1400 mark! ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 How to Reach 1400+ ELO in Chess 00:22 Rule-1 01:30 Rule-2 02:05 Rule-3 04:55 Rule-4 (very important) 06:53 Rule-5 (beginners mistake) 08:23 Rule-6 09:22 Rule-7 10:33 Rule-8 12:04 Rule-9 13:16 Rule-10 ► Follow RCA on social media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RemoteChessAcademy Instagram: https1://www.instagram.com/gm.igorsmirnov/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gmigorsmirnov X (Twitter): https://x.com/GMIgorSmirnov/ #IgorNation #ChessTips #ChessStrategy #ChessBeginners #ChessImprovement #ChessRules #ChessStrategies