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Jan 27
THE METHOD is live.
A practical guide to chess improvement built from how I actually trained:
• Studying games for intuition
• Puzzles for calculation
• Online play for discipline (without numb clicking)
Includes the PDF a downloadable PGN database covering the last 3 World Championship matches (commented by me).
Get it here: alexcolovic.com/TheMethod
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Congratulations to @gmblohberger on great match and win against a formidable and very likeable opponent, David Navatra.
Very controlled match (except for the wild game 4!) and a very professional approach. The road to 2600 shouldn't be too long if continued like this!
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The quality of your decisions depends on the precision of your calculations.
I write about this in my latest post. When you see an obvious mistake by a GM it's not that they missed something elementary, it's always something beneath the surface.
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The first candidate move is so tempting because it gives relief. You no longer have to think.
But if you play it too quickly, you never train the real decision-making muscle.
The Method helps by forcing proper comparison before commitment to the move you play.
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Alex Colovic retweeted
Jun 12
I watched some of your commentary today and you and Michiel Abeln make a terrific team. I really like how both of you give opportunities to each other to speak. Plus the stories! Great stuff.
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Jun 12
Summer should be for chilling, but @chessable had a better idea and called it "chess chilling."
A massive summer sale until 17th of June of a huge amount of excellent courses. Don't miss this one out, folks, you can chill and study chess all summer!
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Jun 12
If the 5th game is anything similar to the 4th, we're in for a wild ride!
A wonderful match so far, I hope this format becomes more common, especially as Felix makes his way to 2600!
Watch Round 5 of my match against GM David Navara today with commentary from @GMAlexColovic and @MichielAbeln! ♟️🔥
It will be another dynamic fight today with the white pieces so tune in to see me fight to keep my 2.5-1.5 lead!
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Jun 12
A lot of online chess feels active, but leads to no learning. You play, forget and repeat.
The same mistakes occur because nothing was extracted from them.
The Method helps by requiring a post-session review, so experience helps learning and you don't waste time.
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Jun 11
Mindboggling game 4 of the match between @gmblohberger and David Navara.
At the end reminded me of the famous 4-queen ending of the Fischer-Petrosian game from the Candidates in 1959.
As in that game, both players missed chances, a proof again that a draw can be more fascinating than many wins.
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Alex Colovic retweeted
Jun 11
Live now with commentary of the David Navara--Felix Blohberger match, alongside @GMAlexColovic
Come join us here, come say hi, ask a question youtube.com/watch?v=wfByITsL… @gmblohberger
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Jun 10
The problem with “just one game” is that it is never really "one" game. It is a negotiation and the weaker side of character wins.
The Method helps by setting the session before the first move is played, not after the addiction has started taking over.
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Jun 10
Congratulations to @gmblohberger on a great technical win in game 3 of the match with David Navara.
Felix leads 2-1 with 3 games remaining.
Tune in tomorrow for live commentary of game 4, 3PM CET!
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Jun 10
Looking forward to another interesting game today in the match!
Tune in for high-quality chess and commentary on Felix's channel!
Round 3 against GM David Navara begins today at 3pm CEST! ♟️⚡️
We have @GMAlexColovic and @MarkusRagger commentating so make sure to tune in!
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Jun 10
If a player doesn't want to play, no amount of money will convince him to, it is just an excuse.
Because, he literally doesn't care, right?
Jun 9
🇺🇸 Hikaru Nakamura: "We are one decade later and the amount of money you get is exactly the same"
Hikaru Nakamura on why he won't play in the 2026 Olympiad:
"The offer to play the Olympiad was $10,000. Or sorry, $10,500 I believe is what it was. The bonus if you win a gold medal is $4,000. That's it. When I played the Olympiad in 2016, I believe it was in Baku, we won the gold medal and you know what the bonus was? It was $4,000."
"We are one decade later and the amount of money you get is exactly the same as it was 10 years ago. I don't know if people have heard but there's this thing called inflation... third world countries pay their players better, no kidding. It's legitimately the same bonus that it was 10 years ago."
"To answer all the questions that you guys are asking, for the Olympiad I don't intend to play."
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Jun 9
Many players think their online games are keeping them sharp. Often, they are just keeping the nervous system restless.
Fast moves, instant pairings, emotional swings, no reflection.
The Method helps by making online chess serve training instead of emotional imbalance.
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Alex Colovic retweeted
Jun 8
Great match, as expected Felix is booked up, but David is an experienced warrior!💪
Jun 8
Great defence by @gmblohberger in the first game of the match against David Navara.
As Lasker said, to win a match, you have to make a few difficult draws.
Game 2 tomorrow at 3pm CET, make sure you check us out with the live commentary and a very special guest commentator!
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Jun 9
Tune in at 3pm CET for chess explanations and words of wisdom!
Today is round 2 of my match against GM David Navara 🔥♟️
We have a great commentary team today with @GMAlexColovic and @DavidHowellGM!
Tune in today at 3pm CEST.
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Jun 8
Great defence by @gmblohberger in the first game of the match against David Navara.
As Lasker said, to win a match, you have to make a few difficult draws.
Game 2 tomorrow at 3pm CET, make sure you check us out with the live commentary and a very special guest commentator!
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Alex Colovic retweeted
Jun 8
Round 1 of @gmblohberger vs. GM David Navara is starting now! ⚔️
Coverage with @GMAlexColovic! 📺
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