How To Choose The Right Openings To Play
When it comes to chess, choosing the right opening and studying it effectively can feel overwhelming…
The Best Exercise for Improving Positional Understanding
Throughout my life, I’ve attended numerous chess camps worldwide, learning from some of the best coa…
A Simple Rule for Knowing Where to Attack
When creating a plan in chess, it's crucial to determine where to direct your attack. While I often …
My Journey To The World Championship
Hi, I’m Vidar, an 18-year-old FM from Sweden. You might recognize me from my blog or various free li…
Which Openings Should You Play?
To preface this post, I just want to mention that this post goes hand-in-hand with my new study, The…
A Data-Driven Approach to Chess Improvement [Part 1 - SRS & Woodpecker-Method]
Hello! I'm back with a new blogpost, but this time it's going to be a bit different. Usually I write…
The 7-Step Thought Process
To preface this post I’d like to mention it goes hand-in-hand with my new study on The Ultimate Ches…
The Blueprint On How to Prepare Against Your Opponent
Preparation is key to success in chess, and knowing how to effectively prepare for your opponent can…
How to Prepare for Your First OTB Tournament (Part 1 - Rules & Norms)
Playing in your first over-the-board (OTB) tournament can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. While…
How to Beat Magnus Carlsen (Statistically)
Hi, I’m Vidar, an 18 year old FM from Sweden. You might recognize me from my work on various studies…
What is Statistically The Most Efficient Way to Study Chess?
The debate on how to improve at chess is never-ending—everyone has their own take on the most effect…
Learn The TOP SECRET Gambit To Destroy The Sicilian!
The Sicilian is one of, if not THE, most theoretical openings in chess and sometimes I get tired of …
This is how to never lose against the King’s Indian!
The king’s Indian defense is one of black’s most popular openings against 1. d4. One of the common t…
How I Reached 2300 FIDE Using the Catalan Opening
In April of 2023 I had 2079 elo and flew to the island of Menorca to play a chess tournament. The to…
This Is What Happens When Two 17 Year Olds Organize A Worldwide Chess Tournament
It all kicked off in fall 2023 when me and my buddy, FM Axel Falkevall, became friends with a random…
Bishop vs Knight: Which Piece is Better?
Chess fans often hear experts rave about “the bishop pair” and wonder why it’s such a big deal. Both…
Chess as a Language: A New Approach to Mastering the Game
Many people approach the game of chess with the mindset of an athlete, seeing it primarily as a spor…
Days 5-9 of the U20 Swedish Championship
CCL co-organizer Axel Falkevall has taken the sole lead. Despite an earlier loss to #1 seed Adrian S…