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 | Feb 9, 2022 | Train like a Grandmaster
Chess Training can be tough and dull sometimes. Group Training can boost your moral & connect you with like-minded people. This can be extremely beneficial. Not only for your mental sanity but also for your Chess improvement. So do I recommend working in a group?...
by GM Noël Studer | Dec 9, 2021 | Tournament Tips & Tricks
Nutrition is a vital factor for brain performance. Thus, it matters a lot when you think about performance in Chess. While I neglected this fact for a long time, after working with a Sports Nutrition expert I was able to feel the huge differences in my own body. In...
by GM Noël Studer | Dec 2, 2021 | Mindset, Train like a Grandmaster
Good Coaches help you improve. Great Coaches change the way you think about Chess. I was lucky enough to have some amazing Coaches during my Career. One of them was Grandmaster Iossif Dorfman. The name might ring a bell. Yes, I am talking of the Iossif Dorfman that...
