Tiberian's Blog
To Be or not to Be (aggressive), that is the question
Should I be more aggressive? Is it okay if I'm very defensive?
Finding your Rhythm
Getting in the zone - what every athlete wants to do
Abstract vs. Concrete thinking in chess
Which side of your brain is stronger? How does that affect your ability to improve?
Chess.com vs. Lichess
Is Lichess the last refuge for a non Chess.com experience online?
The Journey to Chess Improvement
The thing we all want...how do we improve?
What is the appeal of GM Hikaru Nakamura?
Why does Hikaru have 1.5 Million followers?
Good thinks come in threes
Finding 3 Candidate Moves and Thinking 3 Moves Ahead
Caissa's Revenge
unabashed self-promotion - well, sort of
Blockade
The ghost of Aaron Nimzovich visits our stream
Back to Basics
A common catchphrase. For me it may define my goals for 2022
Think Fast, Move Slow
The problem is you're moving too quickly, without thinking.
Confidence is Key
If you think your going to lose, you most likely will
The Game within the Game
Actually there are a few games you can play within your game
Missing friends
Funny how you can become attached to even small streamers
On Coaching
We all learn differently so why do we all teach the same way?
Try not to be surprised!
The value of assessing your opponent's moves
Meet me in St. Louis
But what if I can't get to St. Louis? How about you meet me where I'm at?
Why teach principles and concepts?
Memorization is an important tool, but it's better to learn Principles and Concepts
Learning openings for those who don't have time to learn openings
What if you don't have time to learn openings? There's a method (with a touch of madness) for you!
How to learn an opening
An 8 step approach to learning an opening, if you're ready.