Using Chess Books the Smart Way
Chess has gone through a transformation in to the digital age. Computers are involved in every facet of the game. We have strong, accessible chess engines for practice and analysis,…
Chess News Roundup #1 | US Chess Championship
Welcome to a new series we recap the weekly chess news in a short, digestible format. We have 4 stories to cover today. If you'd rather watch the YouTube version…
ChessCoach: A New Chess Engine with its Own Commentary
A new and unique chess engine was released in September called ChessCoach. ChessCoach is a very strong engine, at about 3450 Elo and will of course beat even the strongest…
Nakamura’s Insane Run
Hikaru Nakamura won the Saint Louis Rapid and Blitz tournament with a dominant performance. He won the event with 3 (!!) rounds to spare. He finished with 9 wins, 18…
How to Create an Atomic Chess Habit (with Examples)
James Clear dissected habits in his best-selling book Atomic Habits. He explained how to form and sustain good habits as well as break bad habits. Habit Loop James Clear uses…
Learner Series #18 – Ariel T.
Learner series #18 features Ariel, an adult improver and an active member of the ChessGoals community. He finished the 12-week Premium Novice Study Plan and asked me to help him…
Our Incredible Year at ChessGoals
My wife woke in the middle of the night with severe cramping. Within thirty minutes I was awake, timing her contractions. Three minutes apart. It was go time. We have…
A New Endgame Trainer to Practice Like Never Before
Note: This post contains chess.com affiliate links. ChessGoals may receive a commission if you purchase a membership. If you are sick of endgame books teaching you dry endings, Chess.com's Endgame…
Learner Series #17 – Brett C.
GENERAL OVERVIEW Q: How old are you and how long have you been playing chess? A: I am 39 years old and have been playing chess consistently since 2019. I…
Learner Series #16 – Jesse D.
Learner Series #16 features Jesse D. who is an adult improver that has recently joined the ChessGoals community. He has a coach, is active on Twitter with the #chesspunks, and…