Training Techniques

Yury Markushin
09.22.2014
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Yury Markushin
09.22.2014

Many chess players know that ability to find tactics over the board is a key to success on any level. Chess players solve lots of tactics and even see some positive results after doing it. However, the results are not as dramatic as many players would expect by spending such a significant amount of time […]

Yury Markushin
08.22.2014
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Yury Markushin
08.22.2014

Today I have compiled a list of the 3 most common excuses that chess players all over the world make, that they think prevent them from becoming a stronger chess player. Curious? Maybe these are the very same excuses you make as well? Let’s find out!

IM Sagar Shah
06.29.2014
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IM Sagar Shah
06.29.2014

Today we will talk about Critical Positions in chess and the importance of correctly identifying and evaluating them. This lesson is specifically created for TheChessWorld.com readers by the Remote Chess Academy’s GM Igor Smyrnov and Sagar Shah.  

Yury Markushin
06.22.2014
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Yury Markushin
06.22.2014

With hundreds of professional chess tournaments going on around the globe and millions of chess improvers following the games, it is important to know what to pay specific attention too while watching the game. In this article I will discuss how to enjoy the chess game of your favorite player and at the same time […]

Yury Markushin
06.16.2014
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Yury Markushin
06.16.2014

Today we will talk about the evaluation of positions in chess by using two different approaches: a Classical method that has been tested a lot and a totally new one, so-called Chuzhakin System. This system was developed by a Russian chess player Evgeny Chuzhakin. We will try to figure out which approach is superior and […]

Yury Markushin
06.02.2014
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Yury Markushin
06.02.2014

Have you noticed how chess masters easily and flawlessly find a winning combination and win the game, while other players struggle and cannot achieve the same? Have you ever wondered why does that happen like that and what can you do to achieve master’s performance? Look no further. Today I will show you the 10 […]

Yury Markushin
05.12.2014
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Yury Markushin
05.12.2014

Analysis of a position is a very important skill to master for a chess player of any level. Many chess players analyze positions almost spontaneously, without a well-defined plan. They do not have a scheme in their mind that can guide the thinking process. The outcome is incomplete analyzes and plenty of missed possibilities. This […]

Yury Markushin
05.05.2014
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Yury Markushin
05.05.2014

There are not that many players out there who enjoy chess training process more than actually playing and winning the games itself. The last thing you want to do is to spend your valuable time training in the ways that do nothing good for your chess. While no chess training technique is totally useless, some […]

Yury Markushin
04.25.2014
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Yury Markushin
04.25.2014

You probably heard many times, from different chess players and coaches that if you want to improve your chess you need to do this, this and that. What if you tried all that and it did not work? Should you get disappointed and give up chess forever? Probably not, and if you’re reading this you’ve […]

Yury Markushin
02.18.2014
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Yury Markushin
02.18.2014

Most chess players know that opening plays an important role in game’s outcome, but not many know how to choose the opening which is right for them. It always surprised me how chess players can spend hours shopping for the right chess board and pieces, but only spend a few minutes deciding what opening to […]