GM Avetik_ChessMood's Blog
The Only Rating That Really Matters
You know your chess rating. But do you know the one that actually matters? It’s not on Lichess. It’s…
The Biggest Roadblock to Chess Improvement
What keeps you growing isn’t what you know. It’s the “I don’t knows” you carry. A lesson from Metall…
The Magic of Doing the Right Thing
Do This... and Watch the Magic Happen
Why Pushing Harder Might Be Holding You Back
You’re working hard. Staying disciplined. But still stuck? This article explores why more effort isn…
10 Insights from Levon Aronian
10 insights from Levon Aronian, about joy, pain, reinvention, growth and dreams.
ALFAVE: The Practice That Helped Me Rise Again
ALFAVE isn’t about doing more — it’s about showing up differently. And it might help you to turn the…
How the Small Trips You Take Shape Your Life and Chess
Learn how being conscious of your choices can lead to greater growth, clarity, and success, one trip…
Is This Really Bad... Or Just Unfinished?
A small mindset shift that can change how you see failure, setbacks, and even your worst days.
The Right (and Wrong) Way to Build Your Opening Repertoire
Here’s how to build your opening repertoire smartly and avoid 5 common mistakes.
36 Lessons I Took from Chess to My Life
From the chessboard to real life — 36 lessons on thinking ahead, adapting, and playing your best gam…
10 Things to Give Up to Enjoy Chess Fully
Discover how embracing a lighter mindset can help you enjoy chess again and achieve better results.
7Q Method: Your Roadmap to Formulating Chess Plans in Any Position
You'll never get stuck again, unsure of what plan to choose.
Golden Method to Increase Online Rating in Chess
Anyone can use this stupidly simple but highly effective method to raise their online rating.
The secret to lasting love for chess
Why do passionate players lose their love for chess and quit? How to keep loving chess, despite the …
9 Rules You NEED to Know to Win Won Games
Getting a winning position isn't enough; you must also convert it. GM Avetik shares 9 must-know rule…
Endgame roadmap: 9 strategies on how to play chess endgames
Do you struggle in endgames? GM Avetik Grigoryan shares his compass with 9 chess endgame strategies …
Chess Time Controls: Which is Best Suited to You?
What time control to choose in chess?
Grandmaster Guide to learn and improve chess tactics
99.9% of players choose the wrong approach and fail when it comes to learning and improving chess ta…
The Complete Checkmate Patterns List (with examples)
Discover 37 important checkmating patterns, each explained with a practical example.
How to Stop Blunders: The Ultimate Grandmaster Guide
Uncover the reasons why blunders happen and learn practical strategies to reduce them.
Why Most People Fail at Goals (and How to Be the Exception)
Most people fail at their goals because they wish instead of plan. Here’s how to ditch wishful think…
The #1 Lesson I Learned from My Monk Friends
I learned a surprising truth from my monk friends: the best way to give begins with...
How I Raised 400 Rating Points with ChessMood Method
You’ll love Avetik’s confessions and take many lessons to your chess journey!