NECS Blog Posts
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Essential Tournament Habits: What Strong Players Do Differently
Competing in a chess tournament is a totally different from playing online or casual games. The pressure is higher. The games are longer. The margin

Rising Chess Star at 7: Meet Noah Lucas Palcis
You might think that chess is only for grown-ups who take it seriously. Well, think again! Let me introduce you to Noah Lucas Palcis, a

7 Checkmate Patterns Every Chess Player Should Know
If you’ve been playing chess for a certain period of time, you’ve likely observed that checkmates tend to follow predictable patterns such as a ladder’s

Attack or Defend? How to Make the Right Call
Well, as a beginner to intermediate player, you understand how pieces move and what objectives are required after in this game such as strategies, tactics

The More You Play Chess, The Better You Get (Research Proven)
There’s one simple truth in chess: The more you play, the sharper you’ll become. It’s more than a motivational slogan as it has actual research

Find Your Weaknesses in Chess
The improvement in chess comes from understanding the weaknesses besides merely playing more games. This blog is composed in a friendly manner in order to