CM loristavernier's Blog
What should you eat to improve at Chess ?
I'll explain to you what I was doing right and wrong with my food during my chess tournaments.
How to win Equalized/Worst positions ?
Here's a practical approach on how to improve your position step-by-step when you are slightly worst.
The Lies That Titled Players Sold You About Openings
What you are about to read goes against what many people say online. This idea sounds simple, but it…
1.d4 for Club Players - Mainly Beating the KIA, The Gruenfeld and some Benonis
Simple and Effective Chess Opening Repertoire for Club Players that want to learn a new opening setu…
Opening Repertoire for White against the Carokann
This opening repertoire can be used to beat carokann players consistently. Usable for players at any…
How to Get Better at Chess in 3 Points
Instead of Improving your working method, here's what you have to start with regardless of your leve…
The Art of Defense in Chess: How to Stop Defending and Start Fighting Back
When most players think about defense in chess, they imagine something passive — pushing pawns in fr…
You Don’t Lose Because of Blunders
Many chess players believe they lose games because of blunders. They think, “If I could just stop ha…
The Guide to Attacking in Chess
Learn to Attack in Methodical way.
Strategy for Players Rated 800 to 2200
The Space Advantage in Chess
The "What am I doing ??" effect.
Retrospective of My Chess Tournament in Zurich
What sport should you do to become a good chess player ?
What sport should you do to become a good chess player ?
This is how GMs are so good !
How to Stay in the Present Moment
Motivation and Chess Improvement
Some practical advices for you.
Which Video Should You Watch to Gain Elo Points?
Improve your chess with YouTube !
Why Do Grandmasters Need Theoreticians?
Here's my Job explained.
The French Defense isn't playable.
Part 2
The French Defense is no longer playable.
Let me introduce you to my favorite opening, to win against with the white pieces : The French Defen…
How to Improve Your Thinking During a Chess Game ?
Don't use multiple methodologies at once; focus on one at a time.
How to Make the Right Decisions in Chess
Here's a very straight forward training methodology.
How to Win against The Modern Defense
Yeah, this opening is no longer playable...
What should you do to improve at chess ?
Sharing my experience with chess masters from Yugoslavian and Slav Countries.
How to Reach 2500 in Blitz/Bullet Chess ?
I did it, so you will.