loristavernier's Blog

How to win Equalized/Worst positions ?

2024-10-27T14:30:04.666Z

Here's a practical approach on how to improve your position step-by-step when you are slightly worst.

One of my most expeditive win in Chess EVER

2026-07-17T22:12:37.157Z

Hello ! Today, I'll be sharing with you my win against the WGM Narmin Khallafova. We played this game in Luxembourg at the Echternach Open. This game was a good explanation of how to identify weak signals in a chess game - which is one of the most important concept, related to calculation, which exists in chess.

This International Master taught me a valuable Concept.

2026-07-15T23:05:03.526Z

Hello ! Today, I'll be analysing my game against the International Master Antoine Bournel. This game allowed me to break my rating plateau. The opening was a french defense, an opening I was only starting out at this Tournament ; which was the National Club Cup - the Top 16 in France.

Why do we keep losing against the London System ?

2026-06-01T10:43:38.196Z

The London System is being thaught to beginners and played by Masters. There must be something magical with that opening...

15min a day keeps the blunders away !

2026-05-23T20:15:12.693Z

Sharing a thought that I shared during my group classes.

Do THIS To Blunder Less !

2026-05-03T15:43:32.544Z

Hey ! I will share with you the calculation methodology that I used in order to become better at chess and get my CM Title. This text is a summary from a huge chapter coming from my book "The Science of Learning Chess", which is no longer available on Amazon.

Chess is not made for everyone.

2026-04-23T13:41:09.395Z

The Real Reason You Are Not Getting Better at Chess.

Food, Calories, and Chess Performance

2026-03-05T23:29:49.933Z

This article was written by me and influenced by the guy that helped me get out of obesity - my brother (https://www.instagram.com/muffin_works_out/)

The Lies That Titled Players Sold You About Openings

2026-02-03T12:43:44.087Z

What you are about to read goes against what many people say online. This idea sounds simple, but it explains how chess games are actually won. Chess improvement does not come from random knowledge. Chess improvement comes from plans, experience, and repetition.

1.d4 for Club Players - Mainly Beating the KIA, The Gruenfeld and some Benonis

2026-01-13T01:41:31.054Z

Simple and Effective Chess Opening Repertoire for Club Players that want to learn a new opening setup against the KIA and some extern sidelines.

Opening Repertoire for White against the Carokann

2026-01-02T20:14:43.434Z

This opening repertoire can be used to beat carokann players consistently. Usable for players at any Level, but mainly thought for players who want to cross 2000 FIDE.

How to Get Better at Chess in 3 Points

2026-01-01T16:41:49.177Z

Instead of Improving your working method, here's what you have to start with regardless of your level.

The Art of Defense in Chess: How to Stop Defending and Start Fighting Back

2025-10-13T19:12:47.191Z

When most players think about defense in chess, they imagine something passive — pushing pawns in front of the king, retreating pieces, holding on for dear life. But real defense doesn’t work like that. The best way to defend isn’t to sit and suffer. It’s to change the nature of the position. The strongest defenders in chess know that the best defense is often to stop defending at all.

You Don’t Lose Because of Blunders

2025-10-11T09:40:12.589Z

Many chess players believe they lose games because of blunders. They think, “If I could just stop hanging my pieces, I would win more.” But the truth is deeper. Blunders are not the main reason you lose. They are only the final symptom of a bigger problem in your thinking process.

The Guide to Attacking in Chess

2025-10-10T12:58:29.693Z

Learn to Attack in Methodical way.

Strategy for Players Rated 800 to 2200

2025-10-08T11:32:37.325Z

The Space Advantage in Chess

The "What am I doing ??" effect.

2025-03-31T12:07:57.051Z

Retrospective of My Chess Tournament in Zurich

What sport should you do to become a good chess player ?

2025-03-07T15:49:11.505Z

What sport should you do to become a good chess player ?

This is how GMs are so good !

2025-03-02T14:51:22.339Z

How to Stay in the Present Moment

Motivation and Chess Improvement

2025-02-26T15:45:51.265Z

Some practical advices for you.

Which Video Should You Watch to Gain Elo Points?

2025-02-10T19:19:54.79Z

Improve your chess with YouTube !

Why Do Grandmasters Need Theoreticians?

2025-01-29T15:39:46.901Z

Here's my Job explained.

The French Defense isn't playable.

2025-01-25T12:48:20.265Z

Part 2

The French Defense is no longer playable.

2025-01-13T13:58:02.367Z

Let me introduce you to my favorite opening, to win against with the white pieces : The French Defense