In just a few years, 24-year-old Australian Twitch streamer Hannah Sayce went from playing casual online games during lockdown to earning the Woman Candidate Master (WCM) title and competing in international tournaments. Her post-lockdown rise has taken her from below 1000 to a 2300 Chess.com blitz rating. In this conversation, Hannah shares the highs and lows of her chess journey and the strategies behind her rapid improvement. Key turning points included learning to slow down at the board and forcing herself to embrace endgame study despite her resistance. Hannah’s rapid progress is inspiring to young girls and adult improvers alike—and it was fun to hear her story. Timestamps of topics discussed are below.Thanks to our sponsor, Chessable.com! If you sign up for Chessable Pro in order to unlock discounts and additional features, be sure to use the following link:https://www.chessable.com/pro/?utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=benjohnson&utm_campaign=proAnd you can check out their new offerings here:https://www.chessable.com/courses/all/new/https://www.perpetualchesspod.com/partnersMentioned: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCBGNjddiTESpecifically she touched these 7 themes: Play longer time controls  Developing calculating skills  Decision journal  Analyze your games  Practice your tactics Calculate before you move  Study master gamesMentioned: Notjowol on Twitchhttps://www.twitch.tv/notjowolMentioned: Modern Chess Openings, IM Jeremy Silman, GM Yasser Seirawan Mentioned: IM Eric Rosen, GM Daniel Naroditsky, GM Ben Finegold, Hanging Pawns Mentioned: The Rilton Cup  Hannah’s Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/anichessgame/?hl=enHannah’s Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/hannahsayceHannah’s Chess.com:https://www.chess.com/member/hannahsaycestreamsYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@hannahsayce1If you would like to join the Perpetual Chess Patreon community for access to ad-free episodes and other perks,  you can do so here:https://www.patreon.com/c/perpetualchessCheck out special offers for free trials and/or discounts from our partner websites including Chessmood, ChessDojo, and Chess.com via the link below: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices