Psychology and Mental Toughness

• GM Avetik Grigoryan

The Power of Fear and How to Use It as Motivation

What GM Aronian told me about Mike Tyson and how I used my greatest fear to become a Grandmaster.

Psychology and Mental Toughness | 3 min read

• GM Avetik Grigoryan

The One Lesson from Schumacher Every Chess Player Should Take

Understanding 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.

Psychology and Mental Toughness | 3 min read

• GM Avetik Grigoryan

9 Rules You NEED to Know to Win Won Games

Getting a winning position isn't enough; you must also convert it. GM Avetik shares 9 must-know rules every strong player uses to win a winning game.

Strategy | Psychology and Mental Toughness | Practical Chess Tips | 9 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 Avetik Grigoryan

The Surrender Experiment: How I Raised 100 Points in Three Months

What will happen to your rating, if you surrender to your Heart, Body, and Soul, and play chess only when they want to?

Improvement Hacks | Psychology and Mental Toughness | 8 min read

• GM Avetik Grigoryan

10 Must-Read Non-Chess Books Every Chess Player Should Explore

I 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.

Psychology and Mental Toughness | 8 min read