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Strategy7Q Method: Your Roadmap to Formulating Chess Plans in Any PositionYou'll never get stuck again, unsure of what plan to choose.15 min read
StrategyWhy It’s a Must to Study Classical Chess GamesWhy is studying the classics important to become a stronger player? GM Avetik Grigoryan shares why by giving examples from his own games.
GM Avetik Grigoryan5 min read
StrategyConnecting the DotsSome players solve puzzles, work on tactics, learn openings, etc – but still don't improve. This article explains why that happens and what's the missing element.GM Avetik Grigoryan5 min read
Strategy5 Easy Steps to Evaluate a Chess Position Like a GMWho’s got the advantage? Who has the winning position? If you’re unsure, then follow GM Noël Studer’s 5 simple steps to evaluate any chess position!
GM Noël Studer13 min read
StrategyRook vs two minor pieces – What’s stronger?Which side has the better chances in 2 minor pieces vs Rook and pawn duel? GM Boris Avrukh shares his 7 rules to play such a material imbalance.
GM Boris Avrukh5 min read
StrategySLP Method - How to save lost chess positions?Save losing positions in chess, trick your opponent and become a tough-to-beat player by following these 11 strategies GM Avetik shares in this article.GM Avetik Grigoryan15 min read
Strategy9 Rules You NEED to Know to Win Won GamesGetting 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.GM Avetik Grigoryan9 min read
StrategyHow Quiet Moves can Turn Around a GameSuper GM Pavel Eljanov reveals why quiet moves are tough to spot, especially with 2 specific pieces. He also shares how they can dramatically change the result of the game with examples!4 min read
StrategyThe 3 Principles of Attack in ChessLearn 3 important attacking principles in chess to override the opponent's defenses and finish off the game.
GM Gabuzyan Hovhannes7 min read
StrategyHow to Defend in Chess – 8 Must-Know Defensive IdeasStruggling to defend tough positions against your opponents? Read about these 8 strategies to learn how to defend in chess and become a better defensive player.
GM Johan Hellsten5 min read
StrategyThe Art of Trading Pieces in ChessWhich pieces do we need to trade and which ones to keep? Follow the tips GM Gabuzyan shares related to exchanges in this article.GM Gabuzyan Hovhannes3 min read
StrategyWeak Squares in Chess: Everything you need to know!Getting better at exploiting weak squares improves your ability to win equal-looking positions. This guide covers all you should know about weak squares!GM Gabuzyan Hovhannes10 min read
StrategyHow to Use the Bishop Pair – 11 Key ConceptsAre you too quick to exchange your bishop pair, or struggling to unleash their full power? GM Gabuzyan shows 11 techniques to use to your advantage!GM Gabuzyan Hovhannes13 min read
StrategyTV Concept: Rarely Discussed Topic in ChessGrasping this concept will improve your understanding of openings like Maroczy Bind, Accelerated Dragon, etc and show you how the Knight and Bishop coordinate.GM Avetik Grigoryan2 min read
StrategyKnight & Queen: A Powerful Attacking TeamIn this example-packed article, GM Hellsten explains how the powerful team of a knight and a queen can combine as a deadly attacking force.GM Johan Hellsten5 min read
StrategyMaintaining a Strategic InitiativeGM Mihail Marin shares how to maintain a strategic initiative in chess.
GM Mihail Marin5 min read
StrategyMomentum in ChessWhat is momentum in chess? Why is it important to become a skilled attacker? With a practical example, GM Jacob Aagard explains this concept in detail...
GM Jacob Aagaard9 min read
StrategyMysterious Backward Moves on DiagonalsBackward moves on the diagonal are often tough to see. But there’s a way to notice them consistently which is what GM Akopian shares in this article.
GM Vladimir Akopian4 min read
StrategyMysterious Backward Moves with KnightsLearn how the right backward moves with the Knight can transform it from an inactive piece to a deadly monster.GM Avetik Grigoryan10 min read
StrategyOpen Files: How to Exploit themIt’s said that “Rooks belong on open files” – but actually there’s a lot more to it! See GM Gabuzyan teach the key concepts and ideas behind using open files.GM Gabuzyan Hovhannes8 min readEnjoying our articles?
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