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Defending The Advantage – First Steps To Chess Improvement
Hello guys and gals, chess brothers and sisters in arms. Very recently, I played a game that inspired me to write another article. I will show you one aspect of chess which is often ignored by weaker players like us. I am talking about defensive play. We all love to have an active position, put pressure…
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How To Approach The Endgame – First Steps To Chess Improvement
Hello guys and gals, chess brothers and sisters in arms. It took me some time, but I am finally able to present you the latest article in my First steps to chess improvement series. This time I would like to talk about the endgame and how you should approach it as an improving player. Bear…
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Swindling My Way To Victory – First Steps To Chess Improvement
Hello guys and gals, chess brothers and sisters in arms. There is another treat for you today. I would like to talk about lost positions in chess. Some people believe that the only honorable thing would be to resign immediately when you are down a piece, or a rook, or a piece and a rook.…
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How To Analyze Your Games – First Steps To Chess Improvement
Hello guys and gals, chess brothers and sisters in arms. This time, I would like to write an article about game analysis and why is it so important. By analyzing your games, you will learn more about yourself as a chess player, and you’ll start identifying strengths and weaknesses in your game. If used effectively,…
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Surviving The Opening – First Steps To Chess Improvement
Hello guys and gals, chess brothers and sisters in arms. I have another blog post for you today. Unlike the last time, when I’ve given you a guide on how to improve, this time I have something a bit more specific on my mind. This is an important topic, simply because it could mean the…
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The Beginner’s Tale – First Steps To Chess Improvement
Hello guys and gals, chess brothers and sisters in arms. My name is Nikola, and I never thought that I’ll be writing one of these blog thingies. So, why did I decide to do it? Was it just pure, unadulterated vanity? Perhaps a little bit, but truth to be told, I had a bigger agenda…