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26 Oct 2023
GM
NoelStuder
5 GM Habits for OTB Chess Success
Imagine enhancing your chess performance without solving a single exercise. Sounds too good to be tr…
17 Aug 2022
NM
Chess-Network
Magnus Carlsen shows us a simple light-square strategy
One weakness allows one plan
9 Dec 2024
CM
HGabor
Thinking in counterthreats
A little case study about threat handling - how to do it as a GM
8 Aug 2024
jk_182
Finding Pawn Breaks automatically
Difficult concepts like pawn breaks are best understood when looking at many examples. But finding t…
10 Sept 2025
IM
Lizard1
Why 0+6 Blitz Might Be the Most Underrated Time Control
Most people never really explore any unconventional time controls, but in this blog I'll attempt to …
18 Jan 2026
RuyLopez1000
Why Are People Good At Chess?
The Rise and Fall of Chunks
22 Jan 2024
NM
RyanVelez
h3: Hero or Zero?
h3 and h6 are usually errors, but why?
11 Dec 2023
GM
Gordima
Hikaru's Blitz Repertoire Part II
Your support made the second part possible!
1 Feb 2023
NM
Chess-Network
Pillsbury wins with the Pillsbury Attack in 26 moves
The queen is king on h3
8 May 2024
GM
Avetik_ChessMood
The bold-unbold technique: no more forgetting what you learn
Do you have challenges with memorizing what you’ve learned? You’ll love today’s article!
18 Oct 2025
NoseKnowsAll
Introducing "Morphy Simulator"
The best way to learn the fundamentals of chess strategy from Morphy's games
9 Aug 2025
FM
ChessisEternal
From 1400 to 1800: Chess Training Guide
Jumping from a 1400 rating to 1800 isn’t magic, luck, or the result of sleeping with a chess book un…
3 Jul 2024
WFM
fla2021
Key points and Plans in the Italian Opening
Learn How to Play the Italian Opening by Focusing on Key Points and the Games Shared in This Post
28 Aug 2023
GM
NoelStuder
The One-Third-Rule: How To Take Control Of Your Chess Training
Many chess improvers spend a lot of time thinking about the ‘ideal’ chess study plan. “Should I trai…
8 May 2023
FM
CheckRaiseMate
Learning From The World Championship
What club players can take away from the key moments in the match
21 Sept 2023
GM
NoelStuder
No More Excuses: Improve Your Chess Today!
Not enough time, no money, too old, bad memory. Those are just some of the most frequent excuses I h…
11 Dec 2025
IM
theScot
The Deepest Moves of All Time
A post about moves that perplex, amaze, and blow our minds
9 Oct 2023
IM
mmsanchezchess
Level up Your Endgames Part 1: The Importance of a Single File
Hey all! Today I'll be starting a new series on important endgame ideas that knowing will level up y…
18 Jun 2024
IM
nikhildixit
How to Play Against Sicilian Defense?
Guide for 800-2000 rated players
16 Oct 2023
IM
mmsanchezchess
Level up your endgames Part 2: The Strengths and Weaknesses of the Minor Pieces
Hi Everyone! I’m back with the second part of my series on leveling up your endgame play. In my firs…
9 Apr 2023
GM
NoelStuder
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…
11 Mar 2026
FM
MattyDPerrine
What Every Chess School Got Right (And What You Can Steal From Each One)
Five training philosophies from five different countries. You don't need to be from any of them to u…
12 Nov 2023
NM
Schadenfreude__gut
The longer I think, the worse my move?
To think or not to think, that is the question. Should we move first, think later as Willy Hendriks …
3 Feb 2025
ebk1976
Ding-ness
What it is, why it occurs, and some ideas on how to snap out of it.
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