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 20, 2021 | Middlegame, Train like a Grandmaster
While footballers watch videos of Messi & Ronaldo, Chess players can replay games of World Champions & Grandmasters. What is even better, some Chess World Champions comment on their games so that one can get into their head. Why did they go for a certain...
by GM Noël Studer | May 25, 2021 | Train like a Grandmaster
Blitzing is fun. But it can slow down your improvement tremendously if done wrong. There is a big danger of learning faulty thinking. After my posts (Part 1; Part 2) on the game analysis of classical games, it is time to take on Blitz games. Same Mistake On Move 3 In...
by GM Noël Studer | May 22, 2021 | Train like a Grandmaster
In Part 1 I focused on the game analysis at the tournament. In Part 2, we will need some notes we did back then, it is vital that you read and do all the steps in Part 1 before reading this. I usually take a break for some days after a tournament. This depends on the...
by GM Noël Studer | May 18, 2021 | Tournament Tips & Tricks, Train like a Grandmaster
Do you analyze every game you play? For a long time, I did not. Please don’t make the same mistake. Learning from your own mistakes is the most effective way to improve. You avoid making the same mistake twice. And you find out your strengths and weaknesses....