Law of Chess Training #7. When you lose, you should not get upset. That is just a signal for you to work harder, study better, come back and win.

Law of Chess Training #8. Don’t be afraid of losing even when facing a much stronger opponent. Existence of stronger players is the best catalyst for self-improvement.

Law of Chess Training #9. Don’t think that to become a strong chess player you need to give up everything else and work on chess for 8 hours per day, a day after day. If you do, you will most likely “burn out” after the first week and simply give up chess…unless your name is Bobby Fischer.

Instead work for shorter periods of time consistently. The time will add up and you will make progress.

Law of Chess Training #10. Keeping a training logis important part of chess training. That will not only help you to stay focused and motivated, but also will tell you about what works and what doesn’t.

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.