Chess improvement, made practical

Short reads on the things that actually move your rating.

Why you keep hanging pieces (and how to stop)

Hanging pieces is the #1 rating killer below 1600. Here’s why it happens and a concrete checklist to fix it.

Jun 24, 2026 · 5 min read

How to analyze your own chess games (the right way)

A simple, repeatable process for reviewing your games so you actually improve — not just click through an engine.

Jun 24, 2026 · 6 min read