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Tournament Review: Fujairah Masters 2025

The United Arab Emirates hosted yet another great tournament, this time in Fujairah City.

Sep 17 • 

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August 2025

Tournament Review: Abu Dhabi Masters 2025

I have played Abu Dhabi festival 4 times (2018, 2019, 2023, 2024), and this was my 5th time playing this festival.

Aug 25 • 

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Chances and Luck in Chess

Chess is a skill based game and that’s true.

Aug 9 • 

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Road to Grandmaster: Let's go #1

After a six-year struggle to reach a 2400 rating, I finally earned my International Master title, and it was officially approved at the FIDE meeting on…

Aug 4 • 

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Choosing the Right Openings to Climb from 1700 to 2100

This article is for rated offline chess players who want to gain rating points and reach 2100.

Aug 2 • 

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July 2025

8 Practical Steps to Improve from 1400 to 1900

I have worked with many students over the last 5 years, and this blog will guide you with some of my insights which will help you reach from 1400 to…

Jul 29 • 

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March 2025

Tournament Review: Cannes Open 2025

I played two chess tournaments, and this post is about the Cannes Open, which was the second tournament.

Mar 18 • 

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Tournament Review: Graz Open 2025

This is the first classical tournament I played in 2025.

Mar 14 • 

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December 2024

Tournament Review: Qatar Masters 2024

This was the 4th edition of the Qatar Masters 2024, and it marked the conclusion of my classical tournaments for this year.

Dec 22, 2024 • 

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March 2024

13 Gift Ideas for Chess Players

Have you ever been in a situation when you can’t think of anything else to give to a chess enthusiast buddy other than a chess set?

Mar 20, 2024 • 

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February 2024

How to get more students for chess coaching? - My 11 proven strategies

If you are a chess coach and looking to get more students and also want to improve your conversion rate, this guide is for you!

Feb 12, 2024 • 

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January 2024