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Zhrakos
's Blog
Jan 13, 2025
The Invisible Opponent: Battling the Mind in Chess and Life
In chess, the toughest opponent is not always sitting across the board. Sometimes, the hardest battl…
Jan 9, 2025
When Resignation Feels Inevitable: Lessons from the Chessboard of Life
In chess, resignation is often seen as an act of grace. It’s the moment when a player acknowledges t…
Jan 8, 2025
The Chessboard of Life: When Each Move Feels Like Losing
There’s a point in every chess game where you realize you’re not just losing, you’re unraveling. You…