MattPlaysChess

MattPlaysChess

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.

馃搶 Welcome

Start here for site highlights, descriptions of my study and projects, and shortcuts to all the best articles.

February 10, 2022 路 2 min

Year of Study Overview

Overview of my 1-year study plan

December 15, 2024 路 2 min

Year of Study Week 5

Week 5 of my 1-year study plan

December 15, 2024 路 2 min

What I Learned About Game Analysis from Dozens of Online Videos

A guide to analyze your own games

December 8, 2024 路 4 min

Year of Study Week 4

Week 4 of my 1-year study plan

December 8, 2024 路 1 min

Year of Study Week 3

Week 3 of my 1-year study plan

December 1, 2024 路 2 min

Year of Study Week 2

Week 2 of my 1-year study plan

November 24, 2024 路 3 min

Year of Study Week 1

Starting on my 1-year study plan

November 17, 2024 路 5 min

Swiss-Style Chess Tournaments

Understanding USCF Rules Through an 8-Player, Round-by-Round Example

September 23, 2024 路 5 min

Swiss-Style Chess Tournaments: A Guide for Adult Improvers

Understanding USCF Rules Through an 8-Player, Round-by-Round Example

September 23, 2024 路 5 min