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The Chess Step Method Explained

The Chess Step Method Explained

by GM Noël Studer | May 6, 2023 | Beginner, Train like a Grandmaster

The Step Chess Method is one of the most famous step-by-step methods for teaching and learning chess. In this article, I will explain what the Step Method is, tell you if it is worth it, and how you can get the most out of it. From Beginner To GM Thanks To Chess Step...
Unlocking Chess Success: +752 Points in 6 Months

Unlocking Chess Success: +752 Points in 6 Months

by GM Noël Studer | Apr 29, 2023 | Beginner, Mindset, Train like a Grandmaster

Winning 752 points in 6 months. What sounds like a ridiculous marketing pitch is the real success story of my student Tatjana. She managed to raise her chess.com rapid rating from 269 to 1021 points in only half a year. In this article, I want to go through three key...
Lichess 101: A Comprehensive Grandmaster Guide

Lichess 101: A Comprehensive Grandmaster Guide

by GM Noël Studer | Apr 22, 2023 | Train like a Grandmaster

Lichess is a gift to the Chess community. This free website, beloved by millions of chess fans, has so much to offer. No matter if you hear of Lichess for the first time or use it daily, this guide will help you get the most out of this amazing free platform. I will...
The Effort-Pain-Improvement Cycle in Chess: Why It’s Worth It

The Effort-Pain-Improvement Cycle in Chess: Why It’s Worth It

by GM Noël Studer | Apr 12, 2023 | Mindset, Train like a Grandmaster

If Chess improvement was easy, everyone would be a Grandmaster. What makes improvement difficult is that you usually only see results after a painful period. I recently realized this with my health when my therapist told me: “To get to the Next Level, you will need to...
How to Train Chess on Bad Days: Tips From a Grandmaster

How to Train Chess on Bad Days: Tips From a Grandmaster

by GM Noël Studer | Apr 5, 2023 | Train like a Grandmaster

Today I have a ‘bad day’. I woke up at 4 AM after 3 hours of sleep, unable to sleep longer. After yesterday’s dry needling session, my whole upper body is in pain and my mind was racing. Certainly what qualifies as a bad day for me. But not the end...
7 Reasons Why You’re Not Improving at Chess

7 Reasons Why You’re Not Improving at Chess

by GM Noël Studer | Feb 28, 2023 | Train like a Grandmaster

You aren’t improving at Chess despite your best efforts? You are not alone! Plateaus are a normal part of Chess improvement. I’m in daily contact with readers & students who want to overcome barriers in Chess improvement. In this article, I list the 7 most...
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