Articles
Here you can find my writings on all things chess! I’m specifically interested in what might be called more meta-chess topics, such as how we make decisions as we play, the utility of different principles and training modalities, how we can best improve etc… Occasionally, you may also find articles on ‘actual chess’, such trending opening ideas and more.
The Axiom System – Part 4: Justification in Chess
Principles, Justification and Evaluation — perhaps the most mistreated trio in all of chess. In the previous article, I suggested that in unknown positions, the
The Axiom System – Part 3: How Do We Make Decisions
In the previous article, I explored the idea of starting from scratch to develop a framework for understanding practical chess, anchoring our approach in the
Cheating: Trust and Traitors in Chess
How can we simultaneously tackle the two heads of the cheating beast — detection and trust? Seemingly every chess player nowadays is familiar with the
The Axiom System – Part 2: Typical Arguments in Chess
In my previous article in this series, I highlighted that many of the answers provided by modern chess culture, while appearing sage and wise, are
The Axiom System – Part 1 – Introduction
An adult newcomer to chess might find themselves simultaneously impressed yet overwhelmed by the game’s extensive literature, rich knowledge base, and specialized terminology. A game
