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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
