Conclusion
From my experience as both a player and a coach, these are the most important factors that determine…
5. School Support
In India, schooling is compulsory.
4. Coach and Mentor
The role of the coach or mentor is one of the most important factors in a player's journey.
3. Parents' Support – Financial and Emotional
Parents play one of the biggest roles in a child's chess career.
2. Financial Support
Financial support is another major factor that many parents underestimate before choosing chess as a…
1. The Child's Curiosity and Passion for the Game
The first and most important thing is the child's curiosity and passion for learning the game.
The Reality of Becoming an IM/GM: What Every Parent and Young Chess Player Must
Every year, thousands of children begin their chess journey with dreams of becoming an International…
Lou Gehrig – The Man Who Never Gave Up
Lou Gehrig was one of the greatest baseball players in history. But what made him truly special was …
Decision Making : Should White Play c5 Here?
Should White Play c5 Here? In this position, it is White to move Would you play c5 here? Before read…
Opening Error
An Important Opening Detail You Should Not Miss I know this is still very early in the game—we are t…
Find the Idea
In this position, White is doing very well. The pieces are well-placed and the space advantage is cl…
Improve your Piece
This position comes from the game Keymer, V (2696) vs Magnus Carlsen (2859) Wijk aan Zee, 2023 Befor…
Decision Making
How Should White Recapture? Black played 13...exd4. Before reading further, I strongly recommend tha…
Find the Move: A Moment of Brilliance by Sindarov
This position comes from a high-level battle between Svane, R (2628) vs Sindarov, J (2682) played on…