GrandMaster reflections on the 2022 Chess Olympiad
Hello Students, In the previous blogs, we have looked at various resources that help you improve in chess. We will be coming back to those topics in future blogs. I want this blog to take a different route and discuss about Stamina, Being well rested, and Opening Preparation, topics that might seem unrelated but are […]
Best Puzzle Solving Websites and Podcasts that Makes You a Better Chess Player (2024 version!)
Table of Content Hello! In my last month’s blog, we saw which software and engine would best suit chess improvement purposes! We will look at a bunch of other online resources that provide a lot of value. I regularly visit some of these resources to keep myself up to date with the latest chess information. […]
The 1 application to get better at chess!
Hello Readers, In this comprehensive guide, I’ll share the best chess application and valuable resources (Apps, Databases, Engines) to elevate your chess skills. Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced player, these tools will transform your game! Additionally, if you want personalized coaching, check out our online chess classes at Chess Gaja. Note to the […]
A Great Way to Deal with Things when Playing Chess is not Joyful Anymore
Hello, Let me start this newsletter with a question? What was your first encounter with the chessboard, and was it a positive one? As you rewind your memories, you all would have this positive, joyous feeling gushing through your mind. You would say something magical and joyful about the Chess that attracted you to the game! Do you feel the same […]
Never Withdraw from a Chess Tournament!
Hello everyone, Welcome to the May 2022 Chess Gaja Newsletter, and it’s me, your friend and coach GM, FT Priyadharshan Kannappan. In this month’s blog, I wanted to talk about withdrawing from chess tournaments and why it’s a bad thing to do! There is a prevalent habit that’s particular to the U.S. Chess scenario! That’s […]
How to Analyze a Chess Game – April 2022 Newsletter by GM Priyadharshan Kannappan
Analyzing Chess Games is a 2 step process Step – 1 Dispassionately add all your analysis and thoughts from the game into your Chessbase or Lichess software. We can also call this Self-analysis. Step – 2 Checking with the engine to compare your notes and thoughts with the engine. This is Computer analysis. […]
GrandMaster thoughts on Chess – March 2022 Newsletter by GM Priyadharshan Kannappan
Hi, We had the fantastic FIDE Grand Prix Berlin event from Feb 4-17, 2021. The event was won by the American superstar and legendary GM Hikaru Nakamura as he beat the newest member of the American team GM Levon Aronian with a score of 3-1. As over the board, events are starting to resume with […]