ChessMood

GM Avetik Grigoryan

36 Lessons I Took from Chess to My Life

From the chessboard to real life — 36 lessons on thinking ahead, adapting, and playing your best game every day.

Improvement Hacks | Psychology and Mental Toughness | 3 min read

GM Avetik Grigoryan

10 Things to Give Up to Enjoy Chess Fully

Discover how embracing a lighter mindset can help you enjoy chess again and achieve better results.

Improvement Hacks | 5 min read

GM Noël Studer

6 Steps to Improve Your Chess in 2025

Most chess players stay stuck making the same mistakes year after year. This article outlines 6 practical steps to break bad habits, train smarter, and achieve real progress in 2025.

Improvement Hacks | 6 min read

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GM Avetik Grigoryan

Why Most People Fail at Goals (and How to Be the Exception)

Most people fail at their goals because they wish instead of plan. Here’s how to ditch wishful thinking, commit boldly, and actually achieve what you want.

Improvement Hacks | 4 min read

GM Avetik Grigoryan

How I Raised 400 Rating Points with ChessMood Method

You’ll love Avetik’s confessions and take many lessons to your chess journey!

Improvement Hacks | 14 min read

GM Gabuzyan Hovhannes

Why Being Amateur Might Be Better Than Being Grandmaster

Discover the hidden advantages of being an amateur chess player compared to professionals, and learn how to enjoy the game without the stress of a competitive career.

Improvement Hacks | Psychology and Mental Toughness | 4 min read

Improvement Hacks

Chess improvement can be a long journey. But there are shortcuts you can take to get better at the game faster! Discover them in the GM articles below!

36 Lessons I Took from Chess to My Life

10 Things to Give Up to Enjoy Chess Fully

6 Steps to Improve Your Chess in 2025

Why Most People Fail at Goals (and How to Be the Exception)

How I Raised 400 Rating Points with ChessMood Method

Why Being Amateur Might Be Better Than Being Grandmaster

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Improvement Hacks

Chess improvement can be a long journey. But there are shortcuts you can take to get better at the game faster! Discover them in the GM articles below!

36 Lessons I Took from Chess to My Life

10 Things to Give Up to Enjoy Chess Fully

6 Steps to Improve Your Chess in 2025

Subscribe to our Blog

Why Most People Fail at Goals (and How to Be the Exception)

How I Raised 400 Rating Points with ChessMood Method

Why Being Amateur Might Be Better Than Being Grandmaster

Explore more topics

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