MONTY / PLAY
Aiming for 2000 ELO by year-end: how is it going?
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What is discussed
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Following disappointing results, Montemagno and coach Piscopo shift attention from reaching a 2000 rating to the pleasure of creating a beautiful game. Famous studies and combinations feature unexpectedly active kings, trapped pieces and sacrifices built on coordination. The lesson connects imagination, awareness of the whole board and motivation: renewed interest in the game can help a player handle frustration over rating changes.
Key points
- Personal results can overshadow a game's creative process and enjoyment.
- The Réti study and the king march in Short–Timman reveal seemingly impossible resources.
- Sacrifices and combinations teach piece coordination and reusable tactical ideas.
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Ping-pong / table tennis
A reference to his background: Marco says he played table tennis professionally when he was younger. This explains his mentions of paddles and his sporting experience.
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