I’m a chess player and I spend most of my free time studying and playing chess. This site is mostly for my own purposes of tracking my studies so I remember what I’ve done. Sometimes I will share tips I’ve learned along the way or other things I find interesting. I also experiment with chess-related technology projects which are documented here.
Start here for site highlights, descriptions of my study and projects, and shortcuts to all the best articles.
Understanding the hidden tension behind real chess improvement
What the Data Say About the Chaos Below 1000
Notes from a 900-Rated Chess Player
Automatically building a narrative game review instead of depending on engine evaluations
Download a free large chess database to use in SCID or Chessbase
The Simple Daily Habits That Finally Made Chess Fun Again
Ending my yearly plan early
Week 16 and 17 of my 1-year study plan
Week 15 of my 1-year study plan