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  • GM Noël Studer

Why I always try to be a beginner

The Beginner's mind is a Zen Buddhist way of approaching learning that will help you learn new things faster and avoid getting stuck.

Improvement Hacks | Psychology and Mental Toughness | Be Amazing | 13 min read
  • GM Avetik Grigoryan

How to get better at chess: The 3-step formula and the secret sauce

Want to speed up your growth and have more fun? GM Avetik shares his 3-step chess improvement formula and the secret sauce.

Improvement Hacks | Most popular | 10 min read

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  • GM Avetik Grigoryan

The Complete Checkmate Patterns List (with examples)

Discover 37 important checkmate patterns, each explained with a practical example.

Tactics | Coach’s Corner | 17 min read
  • GM Avetik Grigoryan

Thank you, ChessMood Family!

I’ve never told you this… But as they say, it’s better late than never…

Psychology and Mental Toughness | Be Amazing | Inspirational picks | 5 min read
  • GM Avetik Grigoryan

Detachment: Focus on growth and not the result

GM Avetik shares how you’ll enjoy your chess journey more and grow faster by detaching from results and focusing on growth.

Improvement Hacks | Inspirational picks | 10 min read
  • GM Gabuzyan Hovhannes

Theoretical Rook Endgames - All you Need to Know U2000 Level

What are the most important Rook endgame concepts that players below 2000 rating should know? GM Gabuzyan shares what they are in this article.

Endgames | 7 min read