Chess improvement, made practical
Short reads that help you review your games, spot the mistakes you keep repeating, and know what to practice next.
Which openings should you learn at 1000 rating? Fewer than you think
At club level opening theory is not where games are won. Here is a two-opening plan that keeps you out of trouble and leaves your study time for the part that matters.
Nov 1, 2026 · 6 min read
Chess.com Game Review tells you what. A coach tells you why.
The engine review after a game is useful and limited in the same way: it grades every move but never notices what you keep doing. Here is how to get the second half.
Nov 1, 2026 · 5 min read
How to stop blundering in chess: a plan that works from 800 to 1500
Blunders are not random. They cluster around three habits you can measure in your own games and train out in a few weeks.
Nov 1, 2026 · 7 min read
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