HelloItsDmitri's Blog

The Stories of Openings - The Catalan

2026-05-06T11:50:53.299Z

In this post we will learn the story of the Catalan Opening, not in a historical sense, but rather the hopes and dreams of both sides in this opening while perhaps learning a very small amount of theory along the way

How I won my 6th National Championship Part 2

2025-10-24T11:29:09.921Z

Part 2 of my series of posts on the Portuguese Championship

How I won my 6th National Championship Part 1

2025-09-16T16:20:55.049Z

Some analysis and thoughts from the Portuguese Championship

How should we play middlegames with opposite coloured bishops?

2025-08-21T08:35:52.732Z

For many people, opposite coloured bishops mean that a draw is the likely outcome of the game. Lets see why this is not the case.

What are pawns used for in chess?

2025-07-04T09:01:55.975Z

It has been said that pawns are the soul of chess. But what exactly is the job of the weakest, yet most numerous soldiers on the board?

Is a rook on an open file a good piece?

2025-06-27T08:25:33.275Z

Rooks on open files are not the full story when it comes to define whether a rook is well placed. In this post, I will share some examples of the nuances of a rook positioning.

Confirmation Bias - What is it, and how does it apply to chess?

2025-06-20T07:08:51.551Z

Confirmation Bias is one of the more than a hundred cognitive biases that human brains are victims of. In this post, we will explore what it is exactly, and how it affects our chess performance

Why are tactics critical for chess improvement at all levels?

2025-06-13T10:36:40.686Z

Tatics are what win games at the beginnings of our chess journey. However, the stronger we get, the less important tactics become - or do they?

What is the best move in chess?

2025-06-06T10:13:10.764Z

What is, after all, the best move in a given position? In this post, I will discuss the "Four Variable Rule", which might be helpful to help you make better decisions in chess