Chess Journeys: Tales of Adult Improvement

Ep. 256 Owen - Blunder Man (1550 USCF)

Mar 5, 2026
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ADVICE

Chunk Positional Study And Create Accountability

  • Study positional technique books in manageable chunks and make accountability content to stick with it.
  • Owen worked through 45 Practical Methods and posted sections to Patreon to maintain progress.
INSIGHT

Choose Books That Match Your Level

  • Not all classic books suit every level; some advanced texts can be unreadable at lower ratings.
  • Owen found John Nunn's Secrets of Practical Chess too difficult, preferring more accessible texts like Chess Structures.
ADVICE

Learn Structure Chapters Relevant To Your Openings

  • Use Mauricio Flores' Chess Structures to learn common middlegame objectives and apply them to opening choices.
  • Owen studied the Karokan and hanging pawn chapters to match his Caro-Kann play.
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