Law of Chess Training #11. Self-improvement at chess never begins with complaints and excuses. You need to accept responsibility for your defeats, If you lose don’t blame it on the coincidence or a blunder. Find the real cause. Take action. Get your work done. Start winning.

Law of Chess Training #12. If you are a truly dedicated chess player, you don’t need constant motivation to play and improve your game. It comes from within.

Law of Chess Training #13. When an average chess player loses a game they come home and start reviewing the openings. Don’t be like them, work on endgames and positional chess.

Law of Chess Training #14. Take it easy before an important tournament. Sometimes a rest day will yield much better results.

Law of Chess Training #15. Instead of wearing a t-short or a hat that says how much you love chess, show it with your dedication to the game and strong performance.