GM Puli1234's Blog
Prophylaxis: Stopping the Opponent's Ideas
"Prophylaxis is anticipating the opponent’s ideas and preventing them before they become a problem."
Why Development Matters and How to Use It with Purpose
Development is often taught as a checklist, bring pieces out, castle, connect the rooks. While these…
Taking Advantage of a King in the Center
The Grandmaster's Way to Exploit an Opponent’s King in the Center.
Restricting the King: A Key Endgame Skill
"Restricting King can quickly lead to victory in the endgame"
The Power of Centralized Pieces
Centralization of pieces is very important principle of chess strategy. Usually that helps increase …
Mastering Passed Pawns in Chess
Passed Pawns - "Soul of the Endgame"
Double Bishops: The Silent Killers of Chess
"Double bishops working together can quietly take control of the chessboard."
Mastering the Open File with Grandmaster
An open file is a file with no pawns from either side. It it perfect pathway for the rooks to show t…
The Art of Exchanging Pieces: A Grandmaster’s Guide to Making the Right Trades
Many players exchange pieces without thinking much. But strong players know that the right exchange …
Mastering King Activity: The Endgame Skill That Decides Everything
In the endgame king's activity becomes very crucial, which is often very underestimated during prepa…
Chess Training Plan: The Ultimate Routine for Chess Improvement
Tired of feeling like you don't have enough time to improve your chess game? This guide debunks the …
The Dark Side of Chess Engines: Don't let it control you!
Chess engines have revolutionised how players analyse games, offering powerful insights that were un…
Breaking the Chess Plateau: Why You’re Stuck and How to Improve
Every chess player, from beginners to seasoned players, eventually faces a plateau - a phase where i…
The Power of Waiting: Strategic Patience in Chess
Chess isn't just about tactics or quick wins, it's about mastering the subtle art of pressure. Maint…
Top Strategies to Improve Your Over-the-Board Chess Performance
The shift from online to OTB chess presents unique challenges. Sitting across from a live opponent, …
Mastering King Safety: Practical Tips for Every Phase of the Game
While the king may not be the most mobile piece on the board, its vulnerability can lead to a quick …
Essential Tips for Chess Tournament Players: What to Do and Avoid
Competing in a chess tournament is a unique challenge, even for the most experienced players. As a G…
The Subtle Art of Avoiding the Exchanges
Welcome to the ChessNeurons Mastery Series, where we dive deep into the strategies that elevate your…
Missed Opportunities World Rapid Championship Day-1
Missed wins by Caruana, Giri and MVL in World Rapid Championship 2023 Day-1
If you want to win, activate the king!
Understand the concept of King Activity through Grandmaster's lens!
Rook on an Open File...What next?
Understand the concept of Open File through Grandmaster's lens