Coaching
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Why Defense Never Gets Learned in Chess (and How to Train It Anyway)
Of the 25 tactical motifs behind Lichess puzzles, one is defensive. In our banks, twelve attacking exercises for every defensive one. Measured across 52,005 games: what you miss for yourself fades with rating, what you hand to your opponent barely moves. Three habits to fill the gap.
October 6, 2026 · ChessPivot
Attacked Piece in Chess: What to Do? The Habit That Saves One Piece in Two
Of 13,754 pieces lost after being left hanging in amateur games, 47% could still have been saved by a simple quiet move — at every level. Here is the habit to build when one of your pieces comes under attack.
September 22, 2026 · ChessPivot
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
