FM Kamil Plichta is a renowned opening theoretician, Chessable author, trainer, and blitz/bullet specialist. In our conversation, Kamil highlights several important chess improvement-related topics:
The value of learning by emulating those slightly higher rated than you
Knowing when to withdraw from a brutal tournament
Advice for choosing openings
We also chat about Kamil’s pursuit of the IM title, the London System, the English Defence, and much more. It's always fun to talk chess with Kamil, and it had been too long since our previous interview! Timestamps for topics discussed are below.
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0:00- Kamil discusses the value of learning from studying games from the next level up, rather than from Super GM games
Mentioned: Lego Chess
11:30- Kamil is one norm away from the IM title. How is the journey?
18:00- Kamil reflects on a recent poor OTB showing.
32:00- Bullet chess advice!
35:00- Opening advice for amateurs
40:00- What is the English Defence?
46:00- How does Kamil use engines?
48:00- Kamil’s recommended line against the London System
51:00- Closing chess advice
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