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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

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Psychology and Mental Toughness | Be Amazing | Inspirational picks | 5 min read

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  • 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
  • GM Gabuzyan Hovhannes

Theoretical Pawn Endgames - All You Need to Know U2000 Level

What are the most important King and pawn endgame positions that you must know? GM Gabuzyan shares them in this article.

Endgames | 9 min read
  • GM Boris Avrukh

Rook vs two minor pieces – What’s stronger?

Which side has the better chances in 2 minor pieces vs Rook and pawn duel? GM Boris Avrukh shares his 7 rules to play such a material imbalance.

Strategy | Middlegames | 5 min read