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How titled players lie to you
This post is a word of warning for the average club player. As the chess world is becoming increasin…
How 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…
The Woodpecker Method, Revisited
It's been used to win GM norms and gain 500 points. Is this the ultimate chess training method?
How to prepare like a Grandmaster
Next week I will prepare my fiancée WFM Alessia in her OTB tournament in Maia, Portugal. The goal is…
Wei Yi and the Quest for Initiative
"Attack is the secret of defense; defense is the planning of an attack." - Sun Tzu.
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Consequences 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…