Grandmaster Pre-Game Routine
Making a mistake before the game starts, is very painful.
How To Improve By Playing Online Blitz: Analyse Every Single Game
Blitzing is fun. But it can slow down your improvement tremendously if done wrong. There is a big da…
How To Remember Chess Moves And Openings
In chess, a lot is about proper memorization. Not only opening lines but important endgames and patt…
The Magic Of Self-Confidence
Some time ago I asked a young compatriot what goals he set for his career. A 17-year-old FM told me …
Why You Should Never Offer A Draw
Offering a draw is the fastest way to lose the possibility to learn. You rate the result higher than…
How To Use Chess Engines
Chess engines have revolutionized our beloved game and Sport. Instead of analyzing a position severa…
How To Avoid Time Trouble In Chess
It is one of the most frustrating feelings in chess. You play a great game, but then you get into ti…
Everyone Can Improve Their Chess
While there is no one-size-fits-all approach to chess improvement, there is one thing everyone has i…
How To Win A Winning Position In Chess
We all know that feeling of fucking up a winning position. It truly hurts and it seems to be a never…
Settling the debate: Is Chess A Sport?
Is Chess a sport? This question has haunted me since I first started playing chess.
How To Become A Grandmaster In Chess
Since I started playing Chess, it was my dream to become a Chess Grandmaster. This title has wide re…
The Most Important Factor Of Chess Improvement
You spend a lot of time on chess but do not really see improvement? I have been there as well. This …
Grandmaster Draws Explained
The term Grandmaster Draw most likely brings a sad image to your mind. Two lazy Grandmasters are lea…
No More Fear-Based Thinking: Focus On The Process
“I’ve missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I’ve been trus…
The Most Effective Chess Training Method
Many people invest a lot of time and energy into their chess training. Even though the input seems t…
Escaping FOMO In Chess
The days when chess material was a rare Good seem far away.
How To Beat Higher-Rated Opponents In Chess
Whenever I face a higher-rated opponent, I am going into the game ready to beat him. No passivity or…
My Favorite Chess Advice: Talk To Your Pieces
My favorite Chess advice was given to me when I was around 10 years old. My Coach back then, a Swiss…
3 Easy Steps To Your Chess Training Plan
It has been a long time since I trained as efficiently as I did this morning. In barely 3 hours, I t…
How To Beat Lower-Rated Players
One of the biggest problems we face as chess players is playing against lower-rated opponents. As a …
Do Not Fall Into The Trap Of Half-Knowledge
Remembering your preparation is not an easy task. Many times when I play games, I cannot remember th…
Chess Opening Strategy: 3 Must-Know Principles
Before you learn the exact move-by-move chess opening theory, you should learn the opening principle…
How To Recover From A Tough Loss
Just moments after a tough loss the defeat looks way more daunting than it actually is. In some case…