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  • GM Avetik Grigoryan

5 Game-Changing Boosters to Speed Up Your Chess Growth

Discover the 5 boosters that can enhance your chess skills and find out the one thing that is absolutely mandatory for success!

Improvement Hacks | 11 min read
  • GM Avetik Grigoryan

In Memory of GM Karen Asrian

You can: 1 - be just nice, 2 - adopt a “win at all costs” mindset, or 3 – be like GM Karen Asrian.

Be Amazing | 6 min read

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  • GM Avetik Grigoryan

The One Lesson from Schumacher Every Chess Player Should Take

Understanding this was a very important step for me in my journey to my Grandmaster title. I hope it will skyrocket your chess and life too.

Psychology and Mental Toughness | 3 min read
  • GM Noël Studer

The True Cost of Free

What are the hidden costs and the dangers of free? And why, often, free can be more expensive.

Improvement Hacks | 4 min read
  • GM Avetik Grigoryan

9 Rules You NEED to Know to Win Won Games

Getting a winning position isn't enough; you must also convert it. GM Avetik shares 9 must-know rules every strong player uses to win a winning game.

Strategy | Psychology and Mental Toughness | Practical Chess Tips | 9 min read
  • GM Avetik Grigoryan

The 6 Lessons I Learned While Building ChessMood

Explore the six crucial lessons from ChessMood's six-year journey, highlighting the intersection of chess strategies and life's challenges, to inspire growth and resilience.

Improvement Hacks | 8 min read