Improvement Hacks

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  • GM Noël Studer

Why I always try to be a beginner

The Beginner's mind is a Zen Buddhist way of approaching learning that will help you learn new things faster and avoid getting stuck.

Improvement Hacks | Psychology and Mental Toughness | Be Amazing | 13 min read
  • GM Avetik Grigoryan

How to get better at chess: The 3-step formula and the secret sauce

Want to speed up your growth and have more fun? GM Avetik shares his 3-step chess improvement formula and the secret sauce.

Improvement Hacks | Most popular | 10 min read

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  • GM Avetik Grigoryan

Detachment: Focus on growth and not the result

GM Avetik shares how you’ll enjoy your chess journey more and grow faster by detaching from results and focusing on growth.

Improvement Hacks | Inspirational picks | 10 min read

Deep Thoughts on Chess Improvement by Gukesh’s coach GM Vishnu Prasanna

GM Vishnu Prasanna shares his deep insights on improvement, the biggest challenge for adult improvers, lesser-known qualities of Gukesh and more.

Improvement Hacks | Real Stories Of Improvements | 10 min read
  • GM Avetik Grigoryan

Ostrich syndrome and the tale of 3 Grandmasters

Have you heard of the Ostrich Syndrome? Through a tale of 3 GMs, you’ll understand what it is, how it affects progress and how to overcome it.

Improvement Hacks | Psychology and Mental Toughness | 6 min read
  • GM Gabuzyan Hovhannes

How to Improve the Quality of Your Chess Training

Optimize your chess training plan with this system shared by GM Gabuzyan. Understand the common mistakes and how to avoid them.

Improvement Hacks | Chess Training | 5 min read