Sunday, January 13, 2008

2008 Goals in Chess

13 Jan 08:

For those who are interested I play chess and currently I have two ratings. Over the Board: 1087, and Correspondence: 1385. My goal for this year is to reach 1400 for both. If I play enough chess I can make it and I think reaching that rating is reasonable.

As white I currently play the Torre Attack. I'm pretty well versed in it and have very little trouble at the level of play I am at. As Black I play the Sicilian Najdorf and learning the Caro Kann. I am planning to switch over to the CK as there are fewer variations and it is very drawish with the potential of playing for the win if the opportunity presents itself.

The studying is pretty routine as I am doing some overview work and playing online quite abit. I am hoping to play one person this year by the name of John who solely plays the CK. So I am looking at playing the Panov Variation (with a twist) against him if I ever get the chance. I'll key everyone in if it ever happens.

As for what is current I am working on three Correspondence matches from last year. I lost three games so far in that section and playing the remainder, of which I am looking for at least a win and maybe a draw to finish of the section.

Anyway, if you have any comments regarding chess, please let me know and I'll do my best to answer them.

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