The Chess Experience Top 8 Chess Lessons From A Successful Adult Improver w/ Stacia Pugh
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May 23, 2023 AI Snips
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Late Start but Strong Passion
- Stacia began playing chess seriously at age 35 after a coworker introduced her to a chess app.
- Her passion ignited quickly, leading her to join online platforms and eventually real-life clubs.
Courage to Join Chess Club
- Stacia overcame fear to attend a local chess club and played her first over-the-board rated games alone.
- She was warmly welcomed, which encouraged her to continue attending and playing rated chess.
Brutal First OTB Tournament
- Stacia's first classical OTB tournament was brutal; she lost all games and withdrew early.
- The experience was demoralizing and made her temporarily avoid the board.