Ep. 50: Becoming a Chess Master feat. NM Nick Figorito

The Chess Angle is sponsored by Chessable. Check out a list of our favorite courses!<br/><br/>Nick Figorito is a member of the Long Island Chess Club who recently earned the title of National Master (USCF 2200). In this episode, Nick shares his journey to Master, busts some common chess improvement myths, and offers some additional insight about the game. Nick can be reached at nfigorito@ymail.com. Some of our talking points include:Is there a "formula" or systematic study plan to achieve a Master rating?Can anyone make Master?Nick's surprising viewpoint on opening theoryWhy he hates the Najdorf SicilianChess improvement while working full-timeNick's belief that simply "not blundering" may boost your rating more than any other strategic or tactical approachOur links:WebsiteTwitterYouTubeFacebookE-mail: info@thechessangle.com