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Lessons from life to chess37 Lessons from Chess that Shaped My LifeA personal reflection on 37 lessons chess taught me about life, growth, and choosing better moves.
GM Avetik Grigoryan3 min read
Lessons from life to chessGood Thing, Bad Thing… Who Knows?A small mindset shift that can change how you see failure, setbacks, and even your worst days.GM Avetik Grigoryan5 min read
Lessons from life to chessHappy journeyStop Chasing Rating Points and Titles. Do This FirstA lesson from Dr. Rao Srikumar that will change how you think about chess, work, and life.GM Avetik Grigoryan5 min read
Lessons from life to chessHow the Small Trips You Take Shape Your Life and ChessLearn how being conscious of your choices can lead to greater growth, clarity, and success, one trip at a time.GM Avetik Grigoryan3 min read
Lessons from life to chessHappy journeyDo You Know Your True Rating?You know your chess rating. But do you know the one that actually matters? It’s not on Lichess. It’s not on Fide. But it decides everythingGM Avetik Grigoryan3 min read
Lessons from life to chessThe 6 Lessons I Learned While Building ChessMoodExplore 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.GM Avetik Grigoryan8 min read
Lessons from life to chessTournament preparationThe Day That Changed My LifeA night of mistakes, a game lost, and a lesson that changed everything.GM Avetik Grigoryan7 min read
Lessons from life to chessThe Smiling Pillow, Todd Herman, and the ThiefI stole from Todd Herman — one of the world’s leading experts on the mental game and peak performance. But his concept was too good not to be stolen! I wish I’d heard about it earlier…GM Avetik Grigoryan6 min read
Lessons from life to chessSetting and reaching goalsThe Must-Learn Skill to Skyrocket Your Growth in ChessGM Avetik sold his Mercedes as soon as he learned about this skill.GM Avetik Grigoryan4 min read
Lessons from life to chessPeak performance10 Must-Read Non-Chess Books Every Chess Player Should ExploreI wish I knew how to perform at my peak earlier in life. I also wish I would have read these books earlier than I did… I missed out, but it’s not too late for you.GM Avetik Grigoryan8 min readEnjoying our articles?
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