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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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The New Mantra Technique
An updated technique to make sure you see the important stuff before you move.
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The Four Things
Every move does four things. Noticing all of them is critical for accurate calculations.
mindset
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Win When You're Winning
Why we play badly when we're ahead and how to fix it.
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Consider Illegal Moves
Use the moves you can't play to find the best moves you can.
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Comparisons
A technique to make calculation easier on your brain.
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Flip the Board
We must learn to spot patterns for ourselves AND for our opponent.
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The Vacated Square
A habit to help you recognize second order effects.
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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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Safety Net
Build habits that catch the mistakes before you play them.
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intuition
The Labeling Method
Branching calculations are tricky for our brains. Here's how to approach them.
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Train Your Brain
If we don't train the adult brain to handle Chess better, it will continue to let us down.
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