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• GM Avetik Grigoryan

Stop Chasing Rating Points and Titles. Do This First

A lesson from Dr. Rao Srikumar that will change how you think about chess, work, and life.

Improvement Hacks | 5 min read

• GM Avetik Grigoryan

37 Lessons from Chess that Shaped My Life

A personal reflection on 37 lessons chess taught me about life, growth, and choosing better moves.

Improvement Hacks | Psychology and Mental Toughness | 3 min read

• GM Avetik Grigoryan

The Night I Stopped Being Lazy

If your child seems lazy, this story might change how you respond.

Psychology and Mental Toughness | 3 min read

• GM Avetik Grigoryan

Why You Feel Lazy and How to Get Motivated [Talk to Your Minions]

Motivation doesn’t come from force or discipline. It comes from understanding yourself. Meet your Minions and learn how to work with them.

Psychology and Mental Toughness | 4 min read

• GM Avetik Grigoryan

What I Learned About Setting Goals From Monks

Why goals should guide direction, not create pressure, and what monks taught me about focusing on daily practice.

Psychology and Mental Toughness | 2 min read

• GM Avetik Grigoryan

How to Improve Chess If You Only Have One Hour a Day | The 4 Principles

Little time for chess? Here are the 4 principles to squeeze maximum value from your training.

Improvement Hacks | 4 min read