CM HGaborHow titled players lie to you
This post is a word of warning for the average club player. As the chess world is becoming increasin…
GM NoelStuderHow to handle toxic chess opponents
Sadly, most of us had an experience with a toxic chess opponent. It can throw you off the game. Inst…
FM CheckRaiseMateThe Woodpecker Method, Revisited
It's been used to win GM norms and gain 500 points. Is this the ultimate chess training method?
GM NoelStuderHow to prepare like a Grandmaster
Next week I will prepare my fiancée WFM Alessia in her OTB tournament in Maia, Portugal. The goal is…
FM HurburtWei Yi and the Quest for Initiative
"Attack is the secret of defense; defense is the planning of an attack." - Sun Tzu.
WFM fla2021Consequences of Not Applying the Opening Principles in Chess
In this post, I will show some positions where players ignored opening principles and the negative e…
playchess1916How Chess Helps in the Real World: A Game Beyond the Board
Chess sharpens your mind, boosts critical thinking, and teaches life skills, making it invaluable be…
CircleChessTeamCircleChess launches Caissa School of Chess to nurture Chess Talents
Have you ever imagined having a chess school designed just for you, focusing on your individual stre…
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