Archive - Zwischenzug

April 2025

The 4 Lichess Studies I Make For Every Student

Quick update on my Semi-Slav course: you may have noticed it didn’t come out on April 21 as planned.

Apr 26 •

15+10 Is All You Need

I’ve been on a mission to find a chess study plan that works for adults.

Apr 19 •

What I Learned Teaching 47 People the Semi-Slav

My new Chessable course on the Semi-Slav is coming out April 21.

Apr 12 •

This D&D Retreat Costs 10x a Chess Tournament

They're always sold out

Apr 5 •

March 2025

Mailbag: OTB Tournaments

My last few posts about OTB tournaments generated a lot of discussion.

Mar 29 •

What Would a Fun Chess Tournament Look Like?

When I complained last week about the grueling nature of many chess tournaments, one reader asked, “Okay smart guy, how would you run a tournament…

Mar 22 •

I Don't Like Chess Tournaments

It doesn't have to be this way!

Mar 15 •

Should You Play Up?

A question I’ve received several times in the past few weeks is, “Should I play up a section?” For example, if you’re playing in an over-the-board…

Mar 8 •

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