Coaching
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Do You Need a Chess Coach? When, Why, and What Else Works
Chess coaching: at what rating it pays off, what it costs, and which alternatives work just as well below 1400. Selection criteria, common mistakes, and a 12-week self-training protocol.
August 22, 2026 · ChessPivot
My Child Plays Chess: How to Help Them Improve When You Don't Play
You don't play chess but your child is hooked? Here are the five concrete roles of a non-playing parent: training framework, the right questions, reading an analysis panel, tracking recurring mistakes and running 30-minute sessions.
August 22, 2026 · ChessPivot
How to Stop Hanging Pieces in Chess (A Method and Better Habits)
A five-step method to stop hanging pieces in chess: a pre-move scan, spotting undefended pieces, the high-risk moments of a game, and the anti-patterns to eliminate.
August 13, 2026 · ChessPivot
The 6 Most Common Chess Weaknesses and How to Fix Them
Slow development, hanging pieces, damaged pawn structures… These six recurring weaknesses hold back most players rated 800–1400. Here’s how to spot them and start fixing them today.
June 8, 2026 · ChessPivot
