Improvement Hacks

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  • GM Avetik Grigoryan

Stop Chasing Rating Points and Titles. Do This First

A lesson from Dr. Rao Srikumar that will change how you think about chess, work, and life.

Improvement Hacks | 5 min read
  • GM Avetik Grigoryan

37 Lessons from Chess that Shaped My Life

A personal reflection on 37 lessons chess taught me about life, growth, and choosing better moves.

Improvement Hacks | Psychology and Mental Toughness | 3 min read

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  • GM Avetik Grigoryan

How to Improve Chess If You Only Have One Hour a Day | The 4 Principles

Little time for chess? Here are the 4 principles to squeeze maximum value from your training.

Improvement Hacks | 4 min read
  • GM Gabuzyan Hovhannes

The Rating Obsession: Why It’s Ruining Your Progress

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.

Improvement Hacks | Psychology and Mental Toughness | 5 min read
  • GM Avetik Grigoryan

How the Small Trips You Take Shape Your Life and Chess

Learn how being conscious of your choices can lead to greater growth, clarity, and success, one trip at a time.

Improvement Hacks | Psychology and Mental Toughness | 3 min read
  • GM Noël Studer

Enjoy Your Plateaus

Plateaus feel like setbacks—but they’re where real growth happens. Learn how to embrace them and build your edge when progress seems slow.

Improvement Hacks | Psychology and Mental Toughness | 2 min read