by GM Noël Studer | Sep 15, 2021 | Mindset, Tournament Tips & Tricks
Everybody knows the feeling. You are having a great position against a strong opponent and you start to feel the excitement. Your heartbeat is raising and your mind is going crazy. “Imagine winning this game!” you start to think. Following this thought,...
by GM Noël Studer | Jul 28, 2021 | Tournament Tips & Tricks
The pairings of the next round are out. You have around 18 hours to prepare against your upcoming opponent. What do you do at this time? And what would a Grandmaster do in this time? That is what I am going to answer in this article. The short version is: Gather...
by GM Noël Studer | Jul 7, 2021 | Tournament Tips & Tricks
Everybody wants to be in good form at a tournament. But just by wanting something you don’t automatically get it. To be in good form at a tournament, you need good preparation before the tournament. By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail Benjamin...
by GM Noël Studer | Jun 28, 2021 | Middlegame, Tournament Tips & Tricks
We all know that feeling of fucking up a winning position. It truly hurts and it seems to be a never-ending experience. After reading this article you will convert more of your winning positions! Getting a winning position is only half the work. Converting the winning...
by GM Noël Studer | Jun 14, 2021 | Tournament Tips & Tricks
Disclaimer: I am no doctor, nor do I want to play one on the internet. I am just telling you what has worked for me. If you have serious issues with Stress, then please visit a doctor! Chess games and tournaments can be extremely stressful. You have to sit tight and...
by GM Noël Studer | May 29, 2021 | Tournament Tips & Tricks
It is one of the most frustrating feelings in chess. You play a great game, but then you get into time trouble and one wrong decision costs you the full point. Even though you played more good moves than your opponent, you end up losing the game. It certainly feels...
