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WGM Raluca Sgircea, IM Renier Castellanos
10.06.2017

Every player has a different style of play and types of positions he/she likes or manages better. From our own and our students’ experience, most amateur players like to attack and they usually try to start an attack in every game they play. While there’s nothing wrong with having an aggressive style, not every type […]

WGM Raluca Sgircea, IM Renier Castellanos
10.03.2017

In a game of chess, we are usually confronted with many critical moments where we need to find the right plan to getting or even maintaining an advantage. It is very comfortable to play when we find the right answer in such situations or our opponent simply makes a mistake that we are able to […]

Yury Markushin
09.27.2017
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Yury Markushin
09.27.2017

Attacking chess and the tactical combinations are perhaps some of the most important topics a club player should learn. There are plenty of resources available to improve, from tactics trainers to books and video courses. Nevertheless, it seems like club players cannot get enough of it and always strive to improve further. And that’s understandable […]

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
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 […]

WGM Raluca Sgircea, IM Renier Castellanos
08.17.2017

Becoming a chess champion is not an easy road. History shows us that in order to get to the top one needs to work hard and invest a lot of time into chess training and preparation. Some people support the idea that everyone can become a chess champion. While this is partially true, not everyone […]

WGM Raluca Sgircea, IM Renier Castellanos
08.16.2017

Every chess journey is different and every chess player chooses the path that fits them best. Some have a coach to guide them in their training, while others create their own working schedule. However, there is probably always something every chess player wishes he/she had done or studied sooner. In this article we have tried […]

FM Viktor Neustroev
08.05.2017
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FM Viktor Neustroev
08.05.2017

When beginners are just starting out with chess, they make many simple mistakes which could easily be avoided. In this article, I want you to know them and learn how to prevent these mistakes in your own games. Preventing most common mistakes will help at accelerating your progress, avoiding stagnation and saving you from many […]

WGM Raluca Sgircea, IM Renier Castellanos
08.01.2017

Chess has many personalities, from World Champions to famous writers and strong Grandmasters who never won the supreme title. All of them have contributed to the chess world with their games and ideas put in practice, as well as with in depth analysis and material to help chess players improve. It is difficult to say […]

WGM Raluca Sgircea, IM Renier Castellanos
07.06.2017

Every chess player has their own habits and views when it comes to training or chess in general. What might work for some strong players might be of no use for others and the other way around. You have to analyze your style of play and create your own training schedule that will help you […]