QueenRosieMaryBreaking The Silence Online
In this blog I share some of my experiences with online harassment as a female chess player. What is…
GM NoelStuderDon’t Be A Genius
Every single time I thought I found an extremely sophisticated, “genius” solution to a simple proble…
LichessQuestioning French Federation Partnership
Lichess stance (available in English and French)
GM NoelStuderHow To Get The Most out Of Our Beloved Lichess
You read this on Lichess. So you don't need to be reminded of this amazing platform. But do you real…
GM Avetik_ChessMood5 Crucial Steps to Stop Bad Results in Chess
Nobody likes to be in a bad chess period where you lose too many games. However, you can not only st…
IM mmsanchezchessHow to Beat Stronger Players: Part 3
Hey all!! Welcome to the third and final part of my series on beating stronger players. In my first …
GM NoelStuder5 GM Habits for OTB Chess Success
Imagine enhancing your chess performance without solving a single exercise. Sounds too good to be tr…
Solal35Exploring how Lichess' players spend their playing time, Part 1 of 2
While my original intention was to gather data on Chess addiction, it has evolved into a broader inv…
FM mizant83Tartakower Caro-Kann - structured approach (video lesson)
A brief overview of the main points for Black
GM NoelStuderUnlocking Chess Success: +752 Points in 6 Months
Winning 752 points in 6 months. What sounds like a ridiculous marketing pitch is the real success st…
GM Avetik_ChessMoodOstrich syndrome and the tale of 3 Grandmasters
Have you heard of the Ostrich Syndrome? Through a tale of 3 GMs, you’ll understand what it is, how i…
IM mmsanchezchessLevel 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…
IM mmsanchezchessLevel 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…
GM Avetik_ChessMoodHow to Multiply Good Results in Chess
Multiplying your good results can mean raising hundreds of points, winning tournaments in a row and …
GM Avetik_ChessMoodObjectivity - the key ingredient for your growth
Objectivity can make your chess grow faster. Yet many underestimate its importance. So what’s the so…
IM mmsanchezchessLevel Up Your Endgames Part 3: 2 Rook Endgame Ideas You Have to Know
In my first section I talked about how the strength of passed pawns depends significantly on what fi…
GM Avetik_ChessMoodAnalyzing Blitz Chess Games: Why? And How to Do it!
Analyzing blitz games is the best way to fix your most common and costly mistakes! This article show…
GM NoelStuderWhy You Should Avoid Grandmaster Advice (Sometimes)
“They are stronger than me, so I should listen to them” is something I hear often.
GM NoelStuderThe Chess Step Method Explained
The Step Chess Method is one of the most famous step-by-step methods for teaching and learning chess…
WomenInChessAnnouncing the Women in Chess Foundation
We're proud to announce the creation of the Women in Chess Foundation.
FM CheckRaiseMateHow To Deal With Tilt
Tilt takes many forms. How do you make sure it doesn't ruin your day?
FM CheckRaiseMateShould You Have a Rating Goal?
A rating goal can be motivating, or demoralizing. How do you make it work for you?
GM NoelStuderUnlocking Chess Success: Knowledge Meets Skill
Knowing is not doing. I know meditation helps me. Yet I’m not meditating every day. I know playing b…
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