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  • GM Avetik Grigoryan

Analyzing Blitz Chess Games: Why? And How to Do it!

Analyzing blitz games is the best way to fix your most common and costly mistakes! This article shows you exactly how to do it...

Tournament Preparation | Chess Training | 7 min read
  • GM Avetik Grigoryan

When to Change Your Opening Repertoire

When should you change your openings? How to fix your opening repertoire? And more...

Openings | Tournament Preparation | 8 min read

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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

Chess Time Controls: Which is Best Suited to You?

What time control to choose in chess?

Tournament Preparation | 5 min read
  • GM Avetik Grigoryan

Stop Playing Chess When Your Body Doesn't Want To

To win the race, listen to your car. To win at chess, listen to your body.

Psychology and Mental Toughness | Tournament Preparation | Chess Training | 6 min read
  • GM Avetik Grigoryan

Learn the Right Lessons From Your Mistakes

Here's why it's important to learn the right lessons from your mistakes...

Improvement Hacks | Tournament Preparation | Chess Training | 5 min read