by GM Noël Studer | Jan 27, 2023 | Mindset
Just moments after a tough loss the defeat looks way more daunting than it actually is. In some cases after a difficult loss, I went as far as to question my whole life. “Why am I wasting my time on this stupid game?” is a question that sadly also many chess amateurs...
by GM Noël Studer | Dec 9, 2022 | Articles, Beginner, Train like a Grandmaster
There is a lot of talk about what you need to do in order to improve in chess. But what is even more important, but less talked about, is what you need to AVOID in order to improve your chess. Let me explain. We live in a time with basically unlimited study resources....
by GM Noël Studer | Oct 26, 2022 | Beginner, Middlegame, Train like a Grandmaster
A lot of readers ask me how they can improve their visualization skills. Honestly, for a long time, I did not have a better answer than “just train chess and you’ll get better at visualization”. Now I’m very happy to share a guest article with...
by GM Noël Studer | Dec 30, 2021 | Mindset
The holiday season at the end of the year is a great time to think about the coming year. Many people end this process by setting New Year Resolutions. I’m a big fan of planning things beforehand. This not only applies to Chess Training, but also to my life in...
by GM Noël Studer | Oct 6, 2021 | Chess News
The International Chess Federation (FIDE) has signed a sponsorship Deal with Motiva, a Breast Enlargement Company. This has understandably led to a lot of criticism, not only from female Chess players. Rather than supporting women in Chess, this Sponsorship seems to...
