Chess + 2nd Language

Have you ever thought about studying a 2nd language?

Perhaps you’ve heard that Bobby Fischer learnt the Russian language in order to be able to read and study Russian chess tutorials.

I will share with you something interesting that I’ve noticed over the years. When I learn materials in English (which is my 2nd language), I usually digest them very well, maybe even better than materials in my native language!
Sound strange? Well, there is actually a simple explanation. While viewing materials (books, videos, articles, etc.) in your native language, you naturally move through the materials rather quickly.

Gambit Rules

Note: If you’d like to master the gambit line showed in this video, you may study 3 special videos about this opening:
Smirnov’s Gambit – PART-1, PART-2, PART-3.

Champion Psychology from the Martial Arts

Chess players feel nervous before and/or during a game. This has a serious influence on your results.

In the previous lesson, I’ve published a message from a student who used the power of a proper psychological attitude: LINK

We know that in critical situations, some people demonstrate extraordinary performance, while others become feeble. How can YOU adopt the right approach?

Let’s see how masters of martial arts overcome fear and nervousness. They take a serious risk while participating in sporting competitions. Thus they need really powerful techniques.

By the way, chess is a model of war, so we may make this comparison.

I’ll place a quote/idea from the martial arts in bold font, and then will place a note on how you can adopt it in chess.

Successful Experience

During the last months we’ve been working on developing a new opening course. This work takes all my time, and that’s why I haven’t published any new free lessons recently.

Nevertheless, I just want to say “Hi!” to you  , and to ask how things are going at your end. You are welcome to let me know about your recent chess achievements in comments below.

Misguided Techniques!