Psychology and Mental Toughness

• 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

• GM Avetik Grigoryan

Play your first UgLy game

Having problems with taking the 1st step? Are you scared? I was too. But this is the way…

Improvement Hacks | Psychology and Mental Toughness | 2 min read

Inside the Mind of GM Vladimir Akopian: Lessons from Elite Chess Circles

Learn from Akopian's fearless mindset, his training under the legend Botvinnik, the strong and weak points of Kasparov, and more!

Psychology and Mental Toughness | Coach’s Corner | Real Stories Of Improvements | 12 min read