Kairav Joshi's Chess Blog

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• Chess 216: Opening Repertoire for Intermediate Players Part 6, Sicilian Najdorf & More

  Hello chess lovers! I'm happy to announce the next installment of my opening repertoire series: Chess 216: Opening Repertoire for Intermediate Players Part 6,  Sicilian Najdorf & More!   Level: This seminar is aimed at players rated ... | Read More

  • GeniusKJ
  • | May 12, 2013
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• Chess.com Resources for Improving Tactical Skill Part 3

  In my previous article, I compiled Chess.com resources for improving tactical skill for intermediate players (1400 - 1800). This article is aimed at players above 1800 elo strength but anybody who has finished doing everything recommended in my p... | Read More

  • GeniusKJ
  • | Apr 18, 2013
  • | 2269 views
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• Chess.com Resources for Improving Tactical Skill Part 2

  After publishing an article on Chess.com resources for improving tactical skill, I received numerous requests to write up a sequel. This time the target audience consists of those who completed all the tactical training recommended in the first a... | Read More

  • GeniusKJ
  • | Apr 2, 2013
  • | 2766 views
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• Chess 215: Opening Repertoire for Intermediate Players Part 5, Sicilian Defense!

  Hi chess friends! The new schedule for Chess.com University seminar Chess 215: Opening Repertoire for Intermediate Players Part 5,  Sicilian Defense 1 has been finalized. Level: This seminar is aimed at players rated between 1250 and 1800 USC... | Read More

  • GeniusKJ
  • | Mar 30, 2013
  • | 1128 views
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• Chess 232: Development and Initiative Part 2

  Hello friends! After a long break I am back with my next Chess.com University seminar, Chess 232: Development and Initiative Part 2, the long-awaited sequal to my best-selling seminar, Chess 231. Instructor: Kairav Joshi Schedule: Chess 232 is ... | Read More

  • GeniusKJ
  • | Feb 8, 2013
  • | 279 views
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• My 1st Blindfold Bullet Live Chess Game

  Here is a 1-minute game I played in chess.com live chess using the new blindfold feature. In this game I was blindfolded whereas my opponent could see. I learned that blindfold + 1-min chess while the opponent can see everything doesn't work out ... | Read More

  • GeniusKJ
  • | Jan 28, 2013
  • | 328 views
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• Chess 214: Opening Repertoire for Intermediate Players Part 4, Beat the French Defense!

  Hi chess friends! It is time to announce my next Chess.com University seminar. Chess 214:Opening Repertoire for Intermediate Players Part 4, Beat the French Defense! Level: This seminar is aimed at players rated between 1200 and 1600 ELO and i... | Read More

  • GeniusKJ
  • | Nov 25, 2012
  • | 598 views
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• Chess.com Resources for Improving Tactical Skill Part 1

  I frequently receive messages from individuals seeking advice regarding improving tactical skill. Instead of answering the same question again and again, I thought I'd just write a blog post regarding this topic. I can summarize the answer by rep... | Read More

  • GeniusKJ
  • | Nov 22, 2012
  • | 1187 views
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• Chess 111: Opening Principles

  Hello everybody!   I'm Kairav Joshi, one of Chess.com University's instructors and am excited to announce my first Chess.com University course: Chess 111 – Opening Principles and Basic Openings as Black and White   When: The Seminar Will T... | Read More

  • GeniusKJ
  • | May 19, 2012
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• Chess.com University Is Back!

  By IM David Pruess: Hey there, chess friends! I am happy to announce that Chess.com University is returning to activity in the first week of June, thanks to the efforts of four new directors! With some assistance from IM Rensch and myself, these... | Read More

  • GeniusKJ
  • | May 8, 2012
  • | 606 views
  • | 2 comments

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