Hey there! I want to share something with you today that changed the way I play chess: The Fixed Center. Imagine this: you’re deep into a game, the pawns in the center are locked, and it feels like everything’s at a standstill&hellip...
Hi there! Today, let’s dive into something a little different: delaying the castle. Most beginners are taught to castle early to keep the king safe, and it’s solid advice! But as you get deeper into the game, you start learning trick...
Hello everyone! I hope you're doing well and have avoided the colds this season... unlike me! I've been battling the same cold for a month now, and it won’t give up. But don't worry, I'm still here and ready to talk chess! Today, I want ...
Bishop or Knight? Which one to choose? Hey there! When we first start playing chess, one of the first things we learn is the value of the pieces. While bishops and knights are both worth the same in points, bishops tend to perform better...
Hey thereeeeeee! In recent days, I've been watching the Olympiad games with some friends, and a few days ago, I published a blog post about round 1 of the women's teams. However, today I thought of bringing you 4 games that caught the atte...
Hey there! Today I bring you a post about the first round of the Olympiad in Budapest, a city I've always wanted to visit. I've passed there several times, but only on my way to Serbia. However, it's definitely on my list of countries to visit ...
Hi! Today I’m bringing you some practical tips that I always give to my students to improve in endgames. I won’t bore you with the need to learn the most typical positions, although, to be honest, you should definitely do it! . No P...
Today, I will speak about one of the most fundamental concepts in chess: the ABC of a chess game, the first thing a chess coach will teach you as a beginner: the Opening Principles! In case you are just starting to learn the secrets of chess and...
Hi! Well, I would like to start by saying that DO NOT TRAVEL to Greece in July! I just returned from a small trip, and it was super hot there. It is a beautiful country to visit but NOT FOR SUMMERTIME. I'm getting older but NOT necessarily wiser...
Hi! In this week’s post, I will talk to you about exchanging pieces. We often exchange pieces in a game because we don't know what else to do, but this is wrong! We need to stop doing this immediately! Why is it wrong to exchange pieces ...
The Italian Opening has inspired many beautiful games and remains popular across all levels and eras. I play and teach it to my students because its plans are straightforward, which is particularly beneficial for beginners who may not yet have man...
