What Really Separates Champions from the Rest
Have you ever caught yourself thinking, “If only I were younger, maybe I could’ve chased my dreams…”? I never really bought into that idea — and I still don’t. Age
How to Handle Time Pressure in Chess Like a Pro
Did you know that 1 out of 4 players tend to get into time trouble during their games? I just made that number up — but hey, it could be
Understanding Tilt: How To Regain Control After A Loss (Part 1)
Tilt isn’t just something I’ve studied — it’s something I’ve lived. After a tough classical game, I’ve felt the frustration, the self-doubt, the urge to fix everything right now by
How to Train for Consistency — In Chess and Life
My results in chess have always been a mystery to me. I don’t think an analyst could look at my past performances and accurately predict how I will play
“Rethinking Failure: It’s Not as Big as You Think”
How many times have you failed? Let me be more specific—how many times have you lost 20 or more rating points in a single event? I chose 20 arbitrarily, but