Opening preparation
Openings 101: How to Learn Chess Openings
IM Adarsh Tripathi shares his approach to learning chess openings: understand the ideas, study annotated games and find an opening style that suits you.
6 min read
Chess improvement guides
Better practice. Clearer thinking. Better chess.
Practical advice on openings, calculation and decision-making, written by IM Adarsh Tripathi. For curious juniors, parents supporting their training, and adult improvers.
Start with the fundamentals
Tactics and calculation
How to Solve Chess Puzzles and Train Calculation
IM Adarsh Tripathi explains how to train with chess puzzles, avoid guessing, visualise variations and use written calculation when online solving becomes rushed.
4 min read
Chess thinking
How to Stop Blundering in Chess: A Simple Thinking Method
A simple thinking method from IM Adarsh Tripathi for beginner and intermediate players: check loose pieces, test your instinctive move and consider the reply.
5 min read