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10 Insights from Levon AronianIn champions' mindMindset10 Insights from Levon Aronian10 insights from Levon Aronian, about joy, pain, reinvention, growth and dreams.GM Avetik GrigoryanGM Avetik Grigoryan2 min readInside the Mind of GM Vladimir Akopian: Lessons from Elite Chess CirclesIn champions' mindInside the Mind of GM Vladimir Akopian: Lessons from Elite Chess CirclesLearn from Akopian's fearless mindset, his training under the legend Botvinnik, the strong and weak points of Kasparov, and more!12 min readThe Eric Rosen Approach: How to Use Passion to Find SuccessIn champions' mindThe Eric Rosen Approach: How to Use Passion to Find SuccessDiscover IM Eric Rosen’s incredible journey as he pursued his passion and became a successful chess content creator.8 min readWin Chess and Life Games with a smile: 6 Lessons from Africa’s greatest chess heroIn champions' mindMindsetWin Chess and Life Games with a smile: 6 Lessons from Africa’s greatest chess heroHere’s what you can learn from the incredible journey of doctor and Grandmaster Bassem Amin.3 min read7 Lessons from a Top 100 Who Left Chess to Find His PurposeIn champions' mindHappy journey7 Lessons from a Top 100 Who Left Chess to Find His PurposeThis will change the way you look at success in chess and life.4 min readThe One Lesson from Schumacher Every Chess Player Should TakeIn champions' mindMindsetThe One Lesson from Schumacher Every Chess Player Should TakeUnderstanding this was a very important step for me in my journey to my Grandmaster title. I hope it will skyrocket your chess and life too.GM Avetik GrigoryanGM Avetik Grigoryan3 min readTalent, hard work, or...? The story of Ray RobsonIn champions' mindBetter youTalent, hard work, or...? The story of Ray RobsonIt’s not about winning at all costs. Society lies to you.GM Avetik GrigoryanGM Avetik Grigoryan1 min readTwo Lessons from NM Ben JohnsonIn champions' mindMindsetTwo Lessons from NM Ben JohnsonUse them to stay consistent in your journey.1 min readIn Memory of GM Karen AsrianIn champions' mindIn Memory of GM Karen AsrianYou can: 1 - be just nice, 2 - adopt a “win at all costs” mindset, or 3 – be like GM Karen Asrian.GM Avetik GrigoryanGM Avetik Grigoryan6 min readDeep Thoughts on Chess Improvement by Gukesh’s coach GM Vishnu PrasannaIn champions' mindHow to get betterDeep Thoughts on Chess Improvement by Gukesh’s coach GM Vishnu PrasannaGM Vishnu Prasanna shares his deep insights on improvement, the biggest challenge for adult improvers, lesser-known qualities of Gukesh and more.10 min read

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