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The quest for a third IM norm

1/4/2020 – Improving one's chess rating is a tough task at every level, especially when one reaches an apparently insurmountable plateau. As we go up the rating ladder, things only get more difficult, as Anatole Vlachos (pictured) and Thal Abergel explain in this article by DHANANJAY KHADILKAR. A look into what it takes to go from FM to IM, and from IM to GM. | Photo: Dhananjay Khadilkar

Preparing against your opponent’s favourite variation

8/5/2019 – French Grandmaster Thal Abergel finished second in the recently held Paris Championship. Born in Haifa, Israel, the French GM hit a peak Elo rating of 2547 in March, 2010, and has found success as a trainer. DHANANJAY KHADILKAR spoke to him about tips and tricks of the trade for club players looking to improve their opening preparation.
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