MM Chess Academy

How to Keep Focused During Long Games Focus in chess doesn’t behave like a switch.It’s closer to a tide—advancing, retreating, sometimes steady, often unpredictable. You feel it when it’s there: positions look clearer, moves connect, ideas flow with a certain quiet logic. And then, without any obvious trigger, it slips. Not dram...

A Chess Master's Guide To Improvement The fastest way to chess improvement is through pattern recognition, that is by playing and watching others play to recognize what can be improved

How to Know When Structured Coaching Is the Missing Piece If you’ve been playing chess for a while and feel like you’re putting in effort without seeing real results, you’re not alone. From my years of coaching both kids and adults, this is one of the most common frustrations I hear. You study openings, watch videos, play online games, and yet progre...

Chess tournaments in Rhode Island | Here's a list of the best ones Rhode Island boasts several chess institutions that host regular tournaments for players of all ages and skill levels. Whether you’re a seasoned grandmaster or just starting out, these clubs provide opportunities to test your mettle on the board. Let’s explore the chess scene in the Ocean State!...

How to Study Chess When You Have Limited Time “I want to improve, I just don’t have the time.”That sentence carries more frustration than almost any blunder.Work stretches. School demands. Family obligations expand. Days compress. And somewhere between responsibilities and exhaustion, the idea of serious chess improvement begins to feel u...