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In Memory of GM Karen Asrian
You can: 1 - be just nice, 2 - adopt a “win at all costs” mindset, or 3 – be like GM Karen Asrian.![](https://image.lichess1.org/display?h=250&op=thumbnail&path=avetik_chessmood:ublog:gvoomnBH:wbwzqL0W.jpg&w=400&sig=be039025bc6db5436cb813ec41cc4d695376f837)
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 …![](https://image.lichess1.org/display?h=250&op=thumbnail&path=avetik_chessmood:ublog:ALN2pjE0:m4hkpRTe.jpg&w=400&sig=5cd8654179a42cc67520ab3e9f86043e783a0dc4)
The One Lesson from Schumacher Every Chess Player Should Take
Understanding this was a very important step for me in my journey to my Grandmaster title. I hope it…![](https://image.lichess1.org/display?h=250&op=thumbnail&path=avetik_chessmood:ublog:PIQoYchZ:IxIqz59m.jpg&w=400&sig=d06ad7c3cb6b9ac1f2e0a54f3833be25c2e1a153)
How Grandmasters Memorize Opening Variations
Struggle to remember opening variations in chess? Learn the training technique that GMs use to remem…![](https://image.lichess1.org/display?h=250&op=thumbnail&path=avetik_chessmood:ublog:2pDrypiW:YSDaVlXP.jpg&w=400&sig=fd0297adbc700e0d3ec4f2962c609f456f0b357d)
Mistakes Are Not Failures
Don't be afraid to experiment and try new things, even if it means making some mistakes along the wa…![](https://image.lichess1.org/display?h=250&op=thumbnail&path=avetik_chessmood:ublog:qSCbS9Tz:6MhBxNXI.jpg&w=400&sig=a8ba1e9b02472bcefbc3b6e2d7b4535565c7a1b5)
Nimzowitsch Defense – 1...Nc6 | How should you react?
1.e4 Nc6? What's the idea? How should you react as White? Find out in this article!![](https://image.lichess1.org/display?h=250&op=thumbnail&path=avetik_chessmood:ublog:fnhYT1Cm:gM6AHGZh.jpg&w=400&sig=66afc3d379dde293e70c3150b6baa74cf140a3bf)
What are the Best Chess Openings?
Which openings should I play?![](https://image.lichess1.org/display?h=250&op=thumbnail&path=avetik_chessmood:ublog:E7C8yGCy:W0JIdrDI.jpg&w=400&sig=15cc30979fd99725115209bf55c396014cbaa3f5)
TV Concept: Rarely Discussed Topic in Chess
Grasping this concept will improve your understanding of openings like Maroczy Bind, Accelerated Dra…![](https://image.lichess1.org/display?h=250&op=thumbnail&path=avetik_chessmood:ublog:AL7sLfgP:emOIHu9V.jpg&w=400&sig=6d360947db827d0d6b6b62b60e79da279b6a8381)