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Woman Chess Grandmaster,
commentator, streamer and content creator. I will get you from 0 to 2000 🚀
Jan 313 min read
Let’s Talk Fischer Random Chess
So, Fischer Random Chess (a.k.a. Chess960) is getting some major buzz lately, thanks in part to Magnus Carlsen’s ongoing beef with FIDE....
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Jan 203 min read
What is "En Passant"?
We’re highlighting this rule because "En Passant" is one of the most commonly overlooked yet essential chess principles, especially among...
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Jan 111 min read
Understanding Pawn Weaknesses
Pawn Weaknesses: How to Spot and Handle Them Pawns are the backbone of your position. A solid pawn structure supports your pieces and...
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Jan 112 min read
Know Your Opponent
Ever wondered how to turn your opponent's strengths and weaknesses into your advantage? 🤔 Here's how to do it effectively, whether...
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Jan 112 min read
How To Analyze Your Games
I usually ask my students to analyze their games right after they play. In this newsletter, I want to dive into the best ways to approach...
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Jan 113 min read
Train Like Magnus
How does the highest-rated chess player in the world study? In this letter, we will look at some of the ways he's trained in the past....
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Jan 112 min read
Play Like Tal
Who was Mikhail Tal? Mikhail Tal was a Latvian Grandmaster known for his sharp attacking chess and wild sacrifices. Born on November 9,...
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Jan 113 min read
Can Adults Really Improve at Chess?
There's a lot of talk about whether adults can really improve at chess. Instead of giving a motivational speech, I'm just going to...
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Jan 113 min read
How to get over rating anxiety
"But what if I lose rating?" I've heard many excuses over the years from friends, family, and colleagues on why they don't want to play a...
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