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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:\xa0\n\nThe value of learning by emulating those slightly higher rated than you\xa0\n\nKnowing when to withdraw from a brutal tournament\xa0\n\nAdvice for choosing openings\xa0\n\n\nWe also chat about Kamil\u2019s 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.\xa0\n\nThanks to our sponsors Chessable.com. If you sign up for Chessable Pro, please use this link:\nhttps://www.chessable.com/pro/?utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=benjohnson&utm_campaign=pro\n\n\n0:00- Kamil discusses the value of learning from studying games from the next level up, rather than from Super GM games\nMentioned: Lego Chess\xa0\n\n11:30- Kamil is one norm away from the IM title. How is the journey?\xa0\n\n18:00- Kamil reflects on a recent poor OTB showing.\xa0\n\n32:00- Bullet chess advice!\xa0\n\n35:00- Opening advice for amateurs\xa0\n\n40:00- What is the English Defence?\n\n46:00- How does Kamil use engines?\n\n48:00- Kamil\u2019s recommended line against the London System\n\n51:00- Closing chess advice\xa0\n\n\nThanks to Kamil for joining me, here is how to keep up with him.\nKamil\u2019s Chessable Author page:\nhttps://www.chessable.com/author/kamilplichta/\n\nFollow him on X here:\nhttps://x.com/Kaldas90\n\n\n\n\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices