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The Four Things
Every move does four things. Noticing all of them is critical for accurate calculations.
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What is Conceptualization?
The power of Conceptualization, and why I'm abandoning the word 'visualization'
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Chess Visualization and Aphantasia: A Guide
Aphantasia is not a weakness in Chess. It just requires a different approach.
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Finding Your Model
Two Biases
Don't try to copy other people's brains. Find how yours wants to work instead.
Intuition Series
Your Enthusiastic Friend
Treat your intuition like an enthusiastic friend rated 200 points below you.
Seven Slots
One Key Resource
Why our working memory is the most important resource we have in Chess.
Why Blindfold?
Seeing the Matrix Code
The origin story of Don't Move Until You See It.
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Just the Chess
Blindfold training makes your brain a better Chess player.
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The Struggle Is the Point
The difficulty of blindfold training is exactly why it works so well.
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Keep It Tethered
The power and risk of putting blindfold training in your regimen.
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Semi-Blindfold
A lot of our regular Chess is played "blindfold" anyway.
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Seeing the Matrix Code
The origin story of Don't Move Until You See It.
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Clarity on Clarity
The goal of our conceptualization training, and how to know when you've achieved it.
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Jessika's Review
A technique to build your in-game awareness.
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Making Time for Conceptualization
How to work conceptualization into your busy day.
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Three Habits for Maximum Impact
The best bits of my advice to apply to your game immediately.
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Five Sentences
The exercise to force your brain to notice everything a move does.
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Bit by Bit
Five simple (but not easy) steps to clear calculations.
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