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11 Dec 2025
The Deepest Moves of All Time
A post about moves that perplex, amaze, and blow our minds
27 Oct 2025
The Power of Will Power
A post about how will power is essential for every part of high level chess
10 Sept 2025
I, Robot? When to Play Like an Engine
A post about the balance between objectivity and subjectivity in classical chess
31 May 2025
The Psychology of Time Trouble
A post on how our minds react to time shortages in chess
9 Apr 2025
The Funny Side of Chess
A post about how the funny side of chess can be the most instructive.
1 Feb 2025
Home Cooking: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
A post about the effect of opening preparation in modern chess
27 Dec 2024
50 Shades of Blunders
A post about why blunders happen to all of us, even though they shouldn't.
5 Dec 2024
Life Hacks for Getting to IM
A post about the life-skills that help you in chess.