Perpetual Chess Podcast
EP 357- Adult Improver Denis Markov on How a Calm and Consistent Approach has Elevated his Chess Game
Nov 21, 2023
Denis Markov, a 39-year-old working dad with deep chess roots, shares his calm and consistent approach to elevating his chess game. He emphasizes frequent competitive play, game review, and hard work. Topics discussed include recognizing exceptional players, chess development in the former Soviet Union, the importance of puzzles and community, and studying methods.
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- Denis Markov's consistent approach, focused on frequent competitive play, game review, and hard work, has significantly elevated his chess game.
- Implementing a structured and systematic learning approach with resources like Chess Steps, Chess Tempo, and solving puzzles contributes to Dennis's chess improvement.
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Dennis Markov's Chess Journey
Dennis Markov, a 39-year-old director of operations, shares his chess journey. He rediscovered his passion for chess in his college years and started playing online. He then found a sense of community in the chess world and began taking his improvement seriously. He follows a routine that includes chess tempo, chess steps, and solving puzzles. Dennis also has a coach with whom he reviews his games and studies classic examples to gain a deeper understanding of chess concepts. While he believes his progress is relative, he continues to work hard and strive for improvement.
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