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's Blog
8 Nov 2023
How to Play against Lower Rated Opponents Part 1: Know your Advantage
Previously, I have written a series on how to do well and score upsets against higher rated opponent…
23 Oct 2023
Level Up Your Endgames Part 3: 2 Rook Endgame Ideas You Have to Know
In my first section I talked about how the strength of passed pawns depends significantly on what fi…
16 Oct 2023
Level up your endgames Part 2: The Strengths and Weaknesses of the Minor Pieces
Hi Everyone! I’m back with the second part of my series on leveling up your endgame play. In my firs…
9 Oct 2023
Level up Your Endgames Part 1: The Importance of a Single File
Hey all! Today I'll be starting a new series on important endgame ideas that knowing will level up y…
2 Oct 2023
How to Beat Stronger Players: Part 3
Hey all!! Welcome to the third and final part of my series on beating stronger players. In my first …
25 Sept 2023
How to Beat Stronger Players: Part 2
Hi everyone! I’m back with the second part of my series on beating stronger opponents. In part 1 I t…
19 Sept 2023
How to Beat Stronger Chess Players: Part 1
Hi everyone! I’m Max Gedajlovic, an International Master from Canada, and I’m planning on starting a…