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If you’ve been around chess for a while, you’ve seen this happen. Two players start at almost the same level. Same rating. Same experience. But after a few months: One

My Real JourneyUnlike many players, I didn’t start playing chess in childhood. In fact, in the beginning I was thinking chess was boring. It never really caught my attention, and

Most people think chess is a lonely game.– One board.– Two players.– Silence.And yes, during the game, it is individual. But improvement in chess is rarely individual. Behind every strong

Most chess players say they want to improve. But when you ask them what their training plan looks like, the answer is usually: “I just play whenever I get time.”

Your first rated tournament feels different. It’s not just another online game. It’s not casual blitz. It’s not “play and log off.” There’s a board.A clock.Pairings.Silence in the hall.And suddenly,

For decades, chess players have tried to improve by doing what feels natural: playing more games, watching random YouTube videos, copying openings they saw in tournaments, or solving a handful