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We Need To Put An End To chess.com's Monopoly!
Back in the day, Chess.com was just one of many options for playing chess online. Now, it boasts ove…
The 4 Steps To Improve At Chess
Chess is a game of infinite depth, where strategy, tactics, and knowledge blend to create a truly ch…
What is Statistically The Most Efficient Way to Study Chess?
The debate on how to improve at chess is never-ending—everyone has their own take on the most effect…
Learn The TOP SECRET Gambit To Destroy The Sicilian!
The Sicilian is one of, if not THE, most theoretical openings in chess and sometimes I get tired of …
This is how to never lose against the King’s Indian!
The king’s Indian defense is one of black’s most popular openings against 1. d4. One of the common t…
How I Reached 2300 FIDE Using the Catalan Opening
In April of 2023 I had 2079 elo and flew to the island of Menorca to play a chess tournament. The to…
This Is What Happens When Two 17 Year Olds Organize A Worldwide Chess Tournament
It all kicked off in fall 2023 when me and my buddy, FM Axel Falkevall, became friends with a random…
How You Can Win By Mastering Endgames
I’ve repeatedly seen less experienced players mishandle easily winning endgames or lose drawn endgam…