Improvement Hacks

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  • GM Noël Studer

The True Cost of Free

What are the hidden costs and the dangers of free? And why, often, free can be more expensive.

Improvement Hacks | 4 min read
  • GM Avetik Grigoryan

The 6 Lessons I Learned While Building ChessMood

Explore the six crucial lessons from ChessMood's six-year journey, highlighting the intersection of chess strategies and life's challenges, to inspire growth and resilience.

Improvement Hacks | 8 min read

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  • GM Gabuzyan Hovhannes

How I crossed 3100 and got into the top ten on chess.com

How GM Gabuzyan reached his peak during the toughest period of his life and lessons you can apply to your chess career.

Improvement Hacks | 6 min read
  • GM Avetik Grigoryan

Wobble Your Way: Advance in Chess Without Knowing it All

Adopt the “wobbling mindset” to break free from the fear of not knowing everything in chess and improve through practice.

Improvement Hacks | Psychology and Mental Toughness | Chess Training | 6 min read
  • GM Noël Studer

7-Step Plan to Succeed in Chess in 2024

GM Noël Studer shares how you can train effectively, stay inspired, be consistent and more.

Improvement Hacks | Chess Training | 14 min read

Win Chess and Life Games with a smile: 6 Lessons from Africa’s greatest chess hero

Here’s what you can learn from the incredible journey of doctor and Grandmaster Bassem Amin.

Improvement Hacks | 3 min read