Internet Chess
I have friends who play chess on the net for at least an hour a day. They are
constantly increasing their skill level just because they take it so seriously!
Compared to playing at a club or tournament, there are few distractions while playing
on the net. You can find different players at your skill level any time day or night. You
start a new game faster than you can set up the pieces.
To develop your game in the way I'm about to describe, it's critical to be able to test
and refine your ideas against solid competition as often and as quickly as possible. I
just don't know where to find that class of ready competition other than on the net.
I'd recommend joining the Internet Chess Club. They seem to have the largest crowd of
tournament strength players and grandmasters along with the best server and interface
program. They're also the priciest, but you get what you pay for!
If you're getting your practice somewhere other than on the net, you can still benefit
greatly from the approach I want to tell you about so...
Assume you're an avid internet chess player :)
Internet Chess
Roman's