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You know your chess rating. But do you know the one that actually matters? It’s not on Lichess. It’s not on Fide. But it decides everything
What keeps you growing isn’t what you know. It’s the “I don’t knows” you carry. A lesson from Metallica, chess, and beyond.
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What if your anger isn’t about the moment, but what’s already inside you? A story of soccer, wasabi, Rasgullas… and winning the hardest game of all.
You’re working hard. Staying disciplined. But still stuck? This article explores why more effort isn’t always the answer, and what to do instead.
Obsessing over rating is one of the biggest mistakes chess players make. In this article, GM Gabuzyan reveals why rating anxiety is silently killing your progress — and what to focus on instead to truly improve.
