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How to Think in Critical Positions?
What should you do when the opening is over? That is the moment where many games are decided. There …
Is Opening Theory Really Overrated?
One of my students recently asked me a very good question: If opening theory is over exaggerated, wh…
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A Complete, Rock-Solid Opening Repertoire for Every Player
Today I’ll walk you through a rock-solid opening repertoire you can start using immediately. No heav…
Your New Winning Repertoire
Last week I shared a complete SHARP & SIMPLE OPENING REPERTOIRE. It’s a practical setup you can use …
The Sharp & Simple Opening Repertoire You Can Use Today
Let’s keep it simple. Today I want to walk you through a sharp, practical opening repertoire you can…
How One In-Between Move Can Turn the Game Around
Sometimes you don’t rush to take back material right away. Instead, you slip in a move that creates …
What to Do When Botvinnik Sacrifices a Piece (Hint: Resign)
This week I'm going to show you one of the strongest world champions (in my opinion, a bit underrate…
How to Save a Lost Game?
A couple of weeks ago, I played in an over-the-board chess tournament – something I haven’t done muc…
Learn from your own mistakes!
Today I want to show you that learning from grandmasters’ games is important - but you can learn fro…
The Best Method to Master Endgames!
Learning ideas from the endgame (and not only from the endgame) is very important. Little by little,…
Calculate like Fischer!
In this post, we’ll look at one of the most important chess skills: calculation. To keep it simple, …
How Petrosian Teaches You to Defend Like a Pro
Attack is everywhere. You can find tons of videos, articles, and games about how to attack. Tal, the…
Capablanca’s Endgame Trick You Need to Know
Today I want to share with you one of the most spectacular endgame ideas (by the way, this idea is q…
How to Use the Boleslavsky Hole to Beat the Sicilian
The position below comes from the game Boleslavsky–Lisitsin. It’s one of the first games where the f…
IDEA OF THE WEEK #13: Andersson vs. Karpov
This position comes from the game Ulf Andersson vs. Karpov (1995). Ulf Andersson is a Swedish grandm…
The Crazy Rook: Saving a Lost Game with Stalemate
Endgames can have surprising tricks, even in positions that look lost.
Want to improve your chess skills? Win a 1:1 coaching session with IM Mat Bobula
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How to Solve Chess Puzzles and Tactics Correctly
Chess puzzles are an excellent tool for honing your tactical skills and improving your overall game.…
How to Create a Training Plan That Actually Improves Your Chess
This article breaks down the key elements of a successful chess training plan, including openings, s…
How to Build an Opening Repertoire That Works!
Focus on mastering basic opening principles and building a reliable, style-based repertoire rather t…
How to Beat Higher-Rated Opponents
Facing a stronger opponent can be intimidating, but with the right strategy, you can increase your c…
See My First Chess Newsletter! (And More to Come)
I'm happy to share my very first newsletter. Below, you can check it out and see what it’s like. I’m…