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7 Mistakes In Chess Tactics Training +2 Bonus Training Methods
More specifically, let’s talk about how easy tactics can be made useful and fun. (it really is), and the common mistakes people make when starting a training plan.
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13 Free Smart Chess Training Ideas that Actually Work
In this article, we will discuss the top 13 Smart Chess Training Ideas that work – hacks that you can use in your daily
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Tournament Chess Set Triple Weighted – 100% satisfied!
If you’re looking for an affordable, high-quality chess set of weighted plastic Chessmen, look no further than this one…
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Psychology of Chess Weaknesses | 4 Easy Hacks
What is the Psychology of chess weakness? Professional players (those who have a rating and play for prize funds) use psychology in chess a lot more than amateurs, both in…
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Correct Attitude to Learning chess | 5 Tips to success
What is the Correct Attitude to Learning chess (making it rewarding and enjoyable). When I learned to play this game I was taught to be…
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3 Important Questions To Ask Before a Chess Move
What are the questions that come into the minds of chess players as they reach out to move a chess piece? Asking yourself the correct questions at the appropriate time helps to eliminate blunders and improve your chess game. One of the key factors…
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Breaking into the top – 4 Qualities that Super Achievers have
Breaking into the top of your chess category competition. What does it take to master chess? Is it more knowledge or is it related to your psyche, your mindset?
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9 EASY Steps to Online Chess Classes – Golden Chess Centre
We are pleased to announce online chess classes for all students globally, above 5 years of age. For those outside India, you will have to register for a
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Milestones in Chess and 9 Important Tips on how to achieve them
What are the Milestones in Chess, the prerequisites, and more importantly, how to sustain our motivation and achieve them eventually?
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4 chess learning resources. What should an intermediate chess player study to improve?
Last week I received an email from an old student of mine asking me on what next to study. He said – “Dear coach, I am stuck and I’ve been thinking about taking your advice on what to do to improve my game. I have been going steadily from 800 to 1300 for the last 1.5 years and now it’s been 6 months since I am able to raise my rating levels.
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Chess and Zen – Wonder what is similar? Read till the end!
Chess players enjoy stunning victories, yet they also suffer harsh losses. Getting too bogged down in the lost outcomes can lead to depressing thoughts that will hamper your full potential – leading to a lack of confidence.
And while winning can be good for instant gratification, too much happiness can lead to over-confidence.
I tell my students that, for me, Chess and meditation are
Which is stronger – Bishop or Knight – 2 Fun Games
Which is stronger – Bishop or Knight? Every chess player wonders which of the minor pieces is stronger and has their own thoughts regarding this.
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Training beginners in Chess – Count till 10 – Highly Effective method
“When angry, count to 10 before you speak. If very angry, a hundred,” is a very apt technique in anger management. However when I say count till 10 to my students, it is not for anger, but for impulsive chess playing habits. And I have been finding a huge…
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Improving chess players stamina – 2 success secrets
Imagine this scenario. A five-day tournament is nearing its end. The last round is a struggle for the remaining honors by way of rating points. You have been waiting patiently for the round to start and then after the initial hour or two you feel sleepy and your mind wants to relax. Out comes a yawn. A yawn is infectious as you all know.
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Golden Chess Centre at Adambakkam
We have opened a branch of Golden Chess Centre at Adambakkam to cater to the Chess aficionados of Adambakkam, St. Thomas Mount and Alandur. Golden Chess Centre at Adambakkam will be focusing on the use of technology to accelerate learning.
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