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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.
Learn how being conscious of your choices can lead to greater growth, clarity, and success, one trip at a time.
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Plateaus feel like setbacks—but they’re where real growth happens. Learn how to embrace them and build your edge when progress seems slow.
From never making the podium to becoming his country’s youngest grandmaster, GM Noel Studer shares an important lesson from his journey.
From the chessboard to real life — 36 lessons on thinking ahead, adapting, and playing your best game every day.
Discover how embracing a lighter mindset can help you enjoy chess again and achieve better results.
