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14 Dec 2023
How to Create a Study Plan
A simple strategy for getting organized with your chess routine
26 Nov 2023
How to Learn an Opening in 2023: Part 2
Use practice games to improve your repertoire one move at a time, and spaced repetition to ensure yo…
19 Nov 2023
How to Learn an Opening in 2023
Never forget your lines, feel confident going into the game, and spend less time on opening prep
12 Nov 2023
Solitaire Chess
The most underrated way to work on strategy
6 Nov 2023
The Best Way To Do Exercises
How to get the most bang for your buck when you solve puzzles
29 Oct 2023
I Beat My All-Time-High Rating of 2716
Here's what I learned along the way
25 Oct 2023
How To Deal With Tilt
Tilt takes many forms. How do you make sure it doesn't ruin your day?
9 Oct 2023
Should You Have a Rating Goal?
A rating goal can be motivating, or demoralizing. How do you make it work for you?
2 Oct 2023
Chess on Easy Mode
How to win without playing the best moves
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