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Inside the Mind of GM Vladimir Akopian: Lessons from Elite Chess Circles

Learn from Akopian's fearless mindset, his training under the legend Botvinnik, the strong and weak points of Kasparov, and more!

Psychology and Mental Toughness | Coach’s Corner | Real Stories Of Improvements | 12 min read
  • 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

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  • GM Avetik Grigoryan

How to Find the Right Chess Coach | Ultimate Guide

Wondering how to find the right chess coach? GM Avetik shares what qualities to look for, the red flags to be aware of, and where to find them.

Chess Training | Coach’s Corner | 24 min read
  • GM Avetik Grigoryan

How to Inspire Your Chess Student

Advice like 'Do your best', 'Focus', etc might work. But there's a more effective way to inspire your students. Learn about it in this article!

Coach’s Corner | Real Stories Of Improvements | 5 min read
  • GM Avetik Grigoryan

Connecting the Dots

Some players solve puzzles, work on tactics, learn openings, etc – but still don't improve. This article explains why that happens and what's the missing element.

Coach’s Corner | Be Amazing | Real Stories Of Improvements | 5 min read
  • GM Gabuzyan Hovhannes

How To Win Chess Tournaments: 7 Key Principles

After winning the Armenian Championship, GM Gabuzyan shares 7 key principles for winning chess tournaments, along with his story of the event.

Improvement Hacks | Psychology and Mental Toughness | Tournament Preparation | Coach’s Corner | Real Stories Of Improvements | 15 min read