Optimize your chess training plan with this system shared by GM Gabuzyan. Understand the common mistakes and how to avoid them. A while ago, I received a message from an old friend of mine.This friend, who’s a high-rated chess player, is p...
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Can you find the checkmate in 3 seconds? While it looks really crazy to checkmate Black King surrounded by the defenders there is: 1.e4!! mate. There are 4 Black pieces capable of capturing but none of them can. They are all pinned! ...
In January 2024 I hit my highest online rating ever: 3,103 on Chess.com. This put me next to chess super grandmasters and in the top 10 on the website. However, if you think it was a result of great preparation and a positive life - not at al...
