Find a workable first step for chess puzzles

This connects with my interest in chess puzzles. This is the sort of modest plan I actually want to hear about. What might get in the way?

Reply to Fiona Weston

Probably trying to fit too much into it. I would rather leave one part unfinished than make the whole thing difficult to attend. I need to allow for this: my work rota changes from week to week. That is how I see “Find a workable first step for chess puzzles”.

Reply to Ephantus Nduta

Ephantus Nduta, yes. Leave something for another day rather than turn the first go into a marathon. I like the idea, but I cannot promise to turn up. Can I stay in the conversation without saying yes?

Reply to Fiona Weston

I want to give it a try without pretending the concerns have vanished. With chess puzzles, I am a regular amateur. Yes. Staying curious is enough for now. I would rather have an honest maybe than a yes that makes someone uncomfortable.

Reply to Ephantus Nduta

I would also like to learn a basic king-and-pawn endgame. I have tried making a little space for chess puzzles; the difficult part was keeping the session small enough to repeat.

Reply to Fiona Weston

That gives us two related aims to compare. I would like to organise a short chess afternoon with room for complete beginners. My work rota changes from week to week.

Reply to Ephantus Nduta

My own aim is to learn a basic king-and-pawn endgame. Which part of your plan could we compare without assuming they are the same activity?

Reply to Fiona Weston

For this attempt at “Find a workable first step for chess puzzles”, honest encouragement would help. Practical suggestions are welcome too, provided we leave room to decide against them.

Reply to Ephantus Nduta

Ephantus Nduta, that sounds manageable.

Reply to Fiona Weston

On “Find a workable first step for chess puzzles”, yes. I want to keep track of what was workable, what took more effort than expected and what I would leave out next time. The help I would value is someone with practical experience.