Currently, my USCF rating is in the mid-1900s for standard play. My first goal to help me achieve becoming a Grandmaster in 5 years is to complete the last three books in the Yusupov series. This should

Time is running out as I jump out of the Uber and into the dojo. I push my Pawn to c5. Then I sit down and hit the clock. My opponent rubs his chin, thinking calmly, as I sweat, breathing heavy, frantic.