Can Blitz Chess Make You a Better Chess Player?
This question has been around at least as long as chess clocks have been common. How can it be useful to instantly blitz out moves in a game, chess, that…
Takeaways, The Best Method For Game Analysis
Last week we looked at part 1, highlighting the study plan of Nicolas Celedon Hernandez, aka coriollis. In this post, Nicolas explains his five-step method for creating takeaways. The inspiration for…
Nicolas Celedon Hernandez’s Detailed Study Plan (Part 1 of 2)
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How Much Opening Study Should I Do?
One of the most common questions we get when it comes to chess improvement is how much time to dedicate to opening study. Thankfully, our survey results paint a picture…
Jose (49) Shares How He Improved 220 Points In 8 Months
Learner Series #11 One of the hottest topics we encounter at ChessGoals is adult chess improvement. I met Jose Fernandez-Triana, an adult improver, via email correspondence back in October 2020…
Two Systems You Need To Solve Chess Tactics Puzzles
When it comes to chess tactics, there are two key components. First, there are tactical themes that immediately jump out at us. This is our intuitive puzzle-solving skill at work.…
Ultimate Chess Gift Guide 2020
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We all love chess but it can be daunting if not impossible to know what to give for a gift. Worry not, we have you fully covered. We'll go over…
Game Analysis #1 – An Interesting Nh3 In The Dutch Defense
I recently wrote a post titled How To Improve - The Art Of Game Analysis that received some positive reviews and players seemed very interested in the topic. This inspired…
Improved Chess Rating Comparisons Using Nonparametric Statistics
Many chess players wonder how different rating systems map to each other. There is a common idea that it's not possible to map the ratings because they are different pools…
How To Improve – The Art Of Game Analysis
Note: This post contains chess.com and Amazon affiliate links. ChessGoals may receive a commision if you click on these links. Game analysis is a core component of chess improvement. Playing…