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WGM Raluca Sgircea, IM Renier Castellanos
WGM Raluca Sgircea, IM Renier Castellanos
11.17.2017
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WGM Raluca Sgircea, IM Renier Castellanos
11.17.2017

From a very early moment in our chess journey, we are being explained the importance of the chess principles and that we should always use them as a guideline during our games. While chess has developed a lot in recent years and the use of engines has encouraged play based sometimes solely on calculation, the […]

WGM Raluca Sgircea, IM Renier Castellanos
WGM Raluca Sgircea, IM Renier Castellanos
11.07.2017
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WGM Raluca Sgircea, IM Renier Castellanos
11.07.2017

1.e4 Opening and why not play it. Since we get started in chess we are hit by the ever-lasting decision of choosing our first move. I can’t speak for every chess player, but most of my generation started like that. Those with a positional inclination chose to play 1.d4 or 1.c4 while those with a […]

Yury Markushin
Yury Markushin
09.15.2017
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Yury Markushin
09.15.2017

Over 99% of chess players play way under their maximum performance rating. Wouldn’t it be great if you could simply flip a switch and your chess performance goes up? Unfortunately, it doesn’t work like that, otherwise, everyone would’ve been a Grandmaster already. Don’t get upset though, because there are some things that I cover that […]

WGM Raluca Sgircea, IM Renier Castellanos
WGM Raluca Sgircea, IM Renier Castellanos
09.11.2017
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WGM Raluca Sgircea, IM Renier Castellanos
09.11.2017

A game of chess is full of emotions. We give our best over the chess board and try to play well and win, but it doesn’t always go according to the plan. Especially after having played a good game for many hours a loss can feel painful and disappointing. It is perfectly normal and there’s […]

WGM Raluca Sgircea, IM Renier Castellanos
WGM Raluca Sgircea, IM Renier Castellanos
09.04.2017
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WGM Raluca Sgircea, IM Renier Castellanos
09.04.2017

Magnus Carlsen needs little introduction; he has shown great determination and talent from an early age and has quickly established himself as the strongest player of our times [and here is why]. He is a universal player who can handle well any type of position, but he prefers strategic play – positions with a slight […]

Yury Markushin
Yury Markushin
07.11.2014
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Yury Markushin
07.11.2014

Many players like to give you advice when it comes to chess. A piece of good advice is priceless; it can help you to become a good chess player quickly. However, a piece of bad advice can slow down your improvement process and even make you disappointed in your chess abilities. Here is the list […]

Yury Markushin
Yury Markushin
11.11.2013
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Yury Markushin
11.11.2013

Every chess master was once a beginner. Even the great ones like Kasparov, Anand, Carlsen and Kramnik knew less about chess at one point of their career than you may know now. With experience you look back at the ‘old days’ when you first start playing chess and think with irony, I wish I knew […]