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...
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 | Jun 25, 2021 | Mindset
Since starting my blog I got tons of requests for private Chess Coaching. It makes me very happy to hear that some of you see me as a good fit as your Chess Coach. Sadly, I have to decline all those requests. In this article, I want to explain why. Do not get me...
