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Starting The Journey To GM With A Bang

Starting The Journey To GM With A Bang

NM Naoki
| 1 day ago

Happy Holidays, everyone! Welcome back to another OTB journey blog post. As many of you know, I concluded my Road to Master series earlier this year when I became a National Master in March. I needed some time off from the improvement journey si...

The Secret to Chess Improvement in Just 6 Steps

The Secret to Chess Improvement in Just 6 Steps

NM Naoki
| Sep 13, 2024

Hello everyone, welcome back to another blog post! Today, I will be going over what I believe to be the most straightforward study habits to improve your chess game. As I'm starting my own chess coaching journey, what better way to kick things off...

Becoming a National Master

Becoming a National Master

NM Naoki
| Apr 12, 2024

Hello everyone, welcome back to my 11th blog post! This is the 10th and final volume of my Road To Master series. As you can probably tell, I did become a National Master. Depending on when you're reading this blog, I might or might not have the...

How I went from Beginner to Master level in 3 years

How I went from Beginner to Master level in 3 years

NM Naoki
| Oct 14, 2023

Hello, everyone! Welcome back to another blog post. Today's blog will be different from my usual content. I've decided to share my accomplishments in chess up to this point. Let's rewind to April 2020, the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.  &nb...

Road To Master - 2023 OTB Return!

Road To Master - 2023 OTB Return!

NM Naoki
| May 5, 2023

Hi everyone, welcome back to my 9th blog post! My first blog of 2023 too. Volume 9 of the Road To Master Series. I know I haven't blogged in a while, recently I've been busy but I've still been playing OTB tournaments here and there. I was hesit...

Road To Master - The End?

Road To Master - The End?

NM Naoki
| Dec 14, 2022

Hi everyone, welcome to my 8th blog post! Volume 8 of the Road To Master Series and my final blog post of 2022.  From September 12th to November 21st I played in the Toronto Closed hosted by the Annex Chess Club.  This tournament had a...

Road To Master - Chess In Alberta

Road To Master - Chess In Alberta

NM Naoki
| Dec 2, 2022

Hi all, welcome back to another blog post! The 7th one of my Road To Master series.  Last month during November 11th to the 13th I competed in the 2022 Banff Open, located in Banff, Alberta. The trip was awesome, the thumbnail of this blog ...

Road To Master - No Struggle, No Success

Road To Master - No Struggle, No Success

NM Naoki
| Nov 1, 2022

Hi everyone, welcome to my 6th blog post! Volume 6 of the Road To Master Series.  Last month during October 7th to the 9th I competed in the 2022 Mississauga Fall Championship! Once again I was in the top section instead of the U2100 sectio...

Road To Master - Canadian Open

Road To Master - Canadian Open

NM Naoki
| Aug 2, 2022

Hi all, welcome back to another blog post! Volume 5 of the Road To Master series. During July 12th to the 17th I participated in the Canadian Open, the biggest annual Canadian chess tournament. There was only one section for this event, everyone...

Road To Master - Achieving My First Norm!

Road To Master - Achieving My First Norm!

NM Naoki
| Jul 4, 2022

Hi everyone, welcome back to my 4th blog post! Volume 4 of the Road To Master Series. This past weekend on July 2 & 3, I competed in the 2022 Mississauga Summer Championship! This tournament was a bit smaller than my last one but this tim...

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