Elo milestone
Reach 400 Elo
400 is where chaos starts to calm down. You don’t need theory — you need a scan before every move and the courage to finish.
What “ready for 400” looks like
You still blunder — everyone does — but you’re not surprised by one-move captures every game. You develop, you castle, you take safe material.
Use the full hub
This milestone is the goalpost. The 200–400 improvement hub is the curriculum: mistakes, habits, daily plan, and openings that fit.
Checklist to approach 400 Elo
- Step 1 · Scan for free pieces
Before every move, ask what hangs.
- Step 2 · Castle early
Get the king off the center files.
- Step 3 · Play one slow game daily
Rapid or longer — not only bullet.
- Step 4 · Review the gifts
Mark every free piece you left or missed.
Who it suits
Brand-new and returning players establishing survival habits.