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GM Alex Colovic's Newsletter

A weekly newsletter for chess insights.

By Alex Colovic

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Chess Openings and Their Cycles

Nowadays chess theory develops by the minute.

Jun 20•Alex Colovic


Quality of Decisions

The quality of your decisions depends on the precision of your calculations.

Jun 13•Alex Colovic


When Stronger

Last week I analysed the situation when facing a stronger opponent.

Jun 6•Alex Colovic


When Weaker

It is a truth universally acknowledged that when you are winning you should simplify and when you’re losing you should complicate.

May 30•Alex Colovic


Carlsen's Openings in Black and White

Opening preparation can be approached in more than one way and that is what makes the process creative.

May 23•Alex Colovic


The Skill Behind the Skills

Most chess advice is about material.

May 16•Alex Colovic


The Swing of Momentum

Momentum is a big force in chess.

May 9•Alex Colovic


How to Draw with White

It is generally considered that White has the “moral obligation” to play for a win, but sometimes drawing with White is necessary.

May 2•Alex Colovic