Eric Rosen Maps Path to IM Status

For the benefit of USCF readers, Illinois' Eric Rosen outlined his roadmap to becoming an International Master. Rosen achieved his third and final IM norm at the recent Philadelphia Open.

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The Niles North graduate and University of Illinois Computer Science student offers hints applicable to every chess player including "set goals that have nothing to do with rating" and "get off to a good start".

My personal favorite is #7: "Grow Facial Hair". This may serve as an impediment to some juniors, but happens to be the one key I have mastered personally.

One down, six to go for me!