Top Ten

Top 10 new year resolutions (for chess players)
1. Play in 'x' number of tournaments in 'x' number of locations
2. Raise rating by 'x' number of points (or improve one class)
3. Obtain a certain norm or title
4. Win a particular tournament
5. Finish 'xth' place (or better) in a particular tournament (or win 'x' number of games)
6. Qualify for a particular tournament
7. Learn a new opening
8. Meet a chess idol
9. Start a chess blog :)
10. Avoid traffic ;)

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