April didn’t go quite as planned, chess-wise. Life was busy, and I didn’t get to study or play nearly as much as I had hoped. That said, here’s a quick look at my updated ratings.
It’s becoming clear that with a full schedule, I need to adopt a long-term mindset. I can’t expect rapid improvement when I don’t have hours a day to dedicate to the game. Still, steady, consistent effort, however modest, should yield progress over time. I gotta work on being consistent.
The big news: I’ve signed up for my first chess tournament! It’s a three-day event in the second half of May, with a classical 90+30 time control. I didn’t register because I feel prepared; I don’t. I did it to establish a baseline for my current OTB (over-the-board) skills, something to build on as I continue this journey.
Chess Game Ratings Update
| Type | Rating | Period Δ | Total Δ | Goal % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chess.com Rapid | 921 | +56 (+6.4%) | +356 (+63.0%) | 2000 (46.0%) |
| Chess.com Daily | 1376 | +6 (+0.4%) | +187 (+15.6%) | 2000 (68.8%) |
| CFC Rating | Unrated | N/A | N/A | 1800 |
The “Period delta” reflects the change over the past month, while the “Total delta” indicates my progress from the start of my journey on February 14, 2025.
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