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MatthewKCanada
's Blog
19 Dec 2023
There is definitely luck in chess
Sometimes you play well. Sometimes you're lucky.
8 Dec 2023
And Now for Something Completely Different
Changing how I approach chess
19 Feb 2023
Two Years In
Taking stock after two years of chess.
28 Jan 2023
Transitioning to OTB Play
Some tips on transferring your online skills to OTB play
25 Sept 2022
Basic Time Management Reference
Basic tools to help you get a handle on your time management.
21 Sept 2022
Playing OTB Again for the First Time
I had no idea what to expect when I showed up to my local chess club
18 Sept 2022
Finally, I'm a Chess Player
Joining the Dojo Training Program, addressing my anxiety, and getting a coach.
10 May 2022
How We Play and Learn Chess
Insights from my recent reading on chess, high performance, and the philosophy of gaming.
22 Feb 2022
One Year In
A look back at what worked and what didn’t in the first year of my return to chess.
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