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How Quiet Moves can Turn Around a Game

Super GM Pavel Eljanov reveals why quiet moves are tough to spot, especially with 2 specific pieces. He also shares how they can dramatically change the result of the game with examples!

Strategy | Middlegames | 4 min read

GM Avetik Grigoryan

Ostrich syndrome and the tale of 3 Grandmasters

Have you heard of the Ostrich Syndrome? Through a tale of 3 GMs, you’ll understand what it is, how it affects progress and how to overcome it.

Improvement Hacks | Psychology and Mental Toughness | 6 min read

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Underdog to Champions – How GM Ivan Sokolov transformed the Uzbek team into Olympiad champions.

GM Ivan Sokolov, coach of the champion Uzbekistan team at the 2022 Olympiad, shares their journey to victory, his advice for ambitious chess improvers and coaches.

Real Stories Of Improvements | 6 min read

GM Anton Demchenko

“You Can Become a European Champion!”. And I Thought – Why not?

GM Anton Demchenko shares his journey to becoming the 2021 European champion, talks about his approach to chess, the hardships he faced and a lot more.

Real Stories Of Improvements | 9 min read