MatthewKCanada's Blog
Looking Back at 2025
Burning out and finding my passion again
Dice Chess Rules
A fun variant for playing chess with friends and family.
Minimalist Opening Study
How to study openings in the spirit of “Don’t study openings!”
Looking Back at 2024
Language training, chess toys, and community.
There is definitely luck in chess
Sometimes you play well. Sometimes you're lucky.
And Now for Something Completely Different
Changing how I approach chess
Two Years In
Taking stock after two years of chess.
Transitioning to OTB Play
Some tips on transferring your online skills to OTB play
Basic Time Management Reference
Basic tools to help you get a handle on your time management.
Playing OTB Again for the First Time
I had no idea what to expect when I showed up to my local chess club
Finally, I'm a Chess Player
Joining the Dojo Training Program, addressing my anxiety, and getting a coach.
How We Play and Learn Chess
Insights from my recent reading on chess, high performance, and the philosophy of gaming.
One Year In
A look back at what worked and what didn’t in the first year of my return to chess.
Glad That's Over
Thoughts on finishing my first correspondence tournament (plus curling)
Part 2 of My 100 Days of Chess
Getting used to correspondence and continuing with studying and blitz games.
First Time Playing Correspondence
My initial impressions of correspondence chess.