Archive - Nikhil’s Chess Newsletter

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 •

January 2024

Chess Coaching and it's disadvantages

The thing I noticed that is coaching (Chess Coaching or mostly sports-related coaching) is not a very high profile acceptable field in Indian society.

Jan 24, 2024 •

I got robbed $2000 in Spain During Elllobregat Chess Tournament 2022 - Is Spain Safe?

Recently multiple Indian Chess Players were robbed at Sunway Sitges Chess Festival 2023.

Jan 16, 2024 •

Tournament Review: Rilton Cup 2023-24

Rilton Cup is a yearly event that takes place in Stockholm, Sweden from 27th Dec to 5th Jan.

Jan 12, 2024 •

How Much I spent on Chess in 2023?

I have never seen a blog post where chess players are telling their expenses.

Jan 8, 2024 •

September 2023

3 Books that Helped me to Gain the Most Rating Points

Choosing a chess book is very exciting, but not every book will help you to improve your strength.

Sep 2, 2023 •

August 2023

How to Prepare Against Your Opponent in Less Than 2 Hours?

Aug 30, 2023 •

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