Psychology and Mental Toughness

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  • GM Gabuzyan Hovhannes

How To Win Chess Tournaments: 7 Key Principles

After winning the Armenian Championship, GM Gabuzyan shares 7 key principles for winning chess tournaments, along with his story of the event.

Improvement Hacks | Psychology and Mental Toughness | Tournament Preparation | Coach’s Corner | Real Stories Of Improvements | 15 min read
  • GM Avetik Grigoryan

What’s the “But” that’s Holding You Back?

What’s the “But” that’s Holding You Back?

Psychology and Mental Toughness | Inspirational picks | 5 min read

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  • GM Avetik Grigoryan

If You Want to Achieve More, You Need to Deserve More

Life doesn’t care about the goals you want to hit – it only responds to what you deserve!

Improvement Hacks | Psychology and Mental Toughness | Inspirational picks | 7 min read
  • GM Avetik Grigoryan

The Golden Question You Should Ask Before Resigning

Before you resign in chess, ask this golden question. You'll save lost positions!

Psychology and Mental Toughness | Practical Chess Tips | Coach’s Corner | 7 min read
  • GM Avetik Grigoryan

Mistakes Are Not Failures

Don't be afraid to experiment and try new things, even if it means making some mistakes along the way.

Psychology and Mental Toughness | Coach’s Corner | 7 min read
  • GM Gabuzyan Hovhannes

How to Show NO MERCY to Your Opponents

Being 'too kind' or lacking the ruthlessness to win could hold you back in a fight. Get tips on activating your inner “professional evil mode" and becoming a deadly fighter!

Psychology and Mental Toughness | Practical Chess Tips | 5 min read