MattPlaysChess’s Substack

Narrative AI Game Analysis

Automatically building a narrative game review instead of depending on engine evaluations

Sep 19 • 

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June 2025

My Daily Chess Routine

The Simple Daily Habits That Finally Made Chess Fun Again

Jun 3 • 

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May 2025

Six Months Into My Year of Chess Study: Why I'm Changing Course

Sometimes the Best Move Is to Adjust Your Strategy

May 9 • 

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December 2024

What I Learned About Game Analysis from Dozens of Online Videos

A guide to analyze your own games

Dec 8, 2024 • 

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September 2024

Swiss-Style Chess Tournaments

Understanding USCF Rules Through an 8-Player, Round-by-Round Example

Sep 23, 2024 • 

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August 2024

Chessbook: A Game-Changer for Adult Chess Improvers

A Chess Improver's Guide to Opening Repertoires

Aug 23, 2024 • 

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June 2024

Top 10 Chess Tips from 150 Episodes of Chess Journeys

Uncovering the Best Strategies and Insights for Adult Chess Improvers

Jun 11, 2024 • 

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May 2024

1000 Day Streak on Chessable

A Steak of Persistence, Improvement, and Insights in Chess Learning

May 2, 2024 • 

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April 2024

How I Use Chessable to Sharpen My Chess Tactics

Mastering the Game: Leveraging Chessable for Tactical Excellence

Apr 29, 2024 • 

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February 2024

Cultivating a Thought Process in Chess - Part 1

Beyond Moves: Embracing Discipline in the Quest for Chess Mastery

Feb 29, 2024 • 

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December 2023

My Daily Chess Score

Measuring My Chess Progress Beyond Wins and Losses

Dec 6, 2023 • 

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November 2023

My Ideal Chess Coach

How I have been thinking about coaches

Nov 24, 2023 • 

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