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thinkerteacher

@thinkerteacher.bsky.social

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Chess coach & teacher who loves teaching how to think efficiently (analyse and draw conclusions) the best way possible plus enjoying the process! #chesspunks linktr.ee/thinkerteacher

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thinkerteacher @thinkerteacher.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Some chess players are build different. I really knew @PeterGiannatos is a different species, but I completely had no idea how much dedicated this guy is! I wish I could work IRL with Peter at such dream job! This would be really awesome! Must watch! 🔥 youtu.be/F4H5ZaKpESI

The amazing story of Peter Giannatos and the Charlotte Chess Center

YouTube video by ChessBase India

thinkerteacher @thinkerteacher.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

When @GMJacobAagaard speaks - I listen. This is really simple rule. I love learning from the best and there is nothing I can do with that! 🤓😊😆🤫 youtu.be/f20EOIUTllY

GM Jacob Aagaard: How to Actually Improve Your Chess Calculation

YouTube video by Perpetual Chess Podcast

thinkerteacher @thinkerteacher.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Thousands of players are wondering HOW it is possible to score 100+ at Puzzle Storm (or Puzzle Racer) at @lichess If we assume the image is not manipulated (with the help of Photoshop), what is the explanation of such extremally high score? Pure luck or ...? 🫨 Share your answer! 🧠👽👾

thinkerteacher @thinkerteacher.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

This guy is creating very helpful chess videos! I told him I will be promoting his works as I believe they are extremally useful & correct. He explains everything very well & it is clearly visible he thinks over his concepts before recording videos!😍👏 youtu.be/V2yAwcCmc6k

25 Chess Tips: Middlegames (Beginner to Advanced)

YouTube video by Coleooy | Chess Teacher

thinkerteacher @thinkerteacher.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Soon we start next training session with Dotachess! Dota has finally decided... ONE TRAINING session a year with ThinkerTeacher is a really great idea! ❤️🔥💪😆 And we have it! Bring the beer, soda, wine or anything you wish and some popcorn, chips, biscuits or a cake! 😊🤫🤓

thinkerteacher @thinkerteacher.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Just a bit of simple math (calculation). The image above shows my recent activity at solving puzzles - only the Puzzle Storm ones. The average 875 tactics per day gives approx. 320K a year. If you multiply it by 3 you are close to a MILLION. That is why I crossed 1,5M by now! 🔥

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thinkerteacher @thinkerteacher.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Some players may think I did not solve that many tactical puzzles as solving 1 MILLION seems impossible or vastly exagerrated (especially in the span of < 5 years) Due to the exact numbers (not just my estimation) I can prove reaching 1M is very much possible. 875 per day! 🔥💪

thinkerteacher @thinkerteacher.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

If anyone wants to watch or listen to the training session - I will be discussing some concepts with one of the chess streamers. We will be speaking English therefore everyone understands what we are going to discuss, analyze & summarize Topics rating - 600-1600 (online) 🧐🔥👽

thinkerteacher @thinkerteacher.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Huge RESPECT to @CLTchesscenter & @PeterGiannatos for everything what you do to keep the legacy of Danya going! This is truly amazing: I strongly believe Danya must be proud of this event & all the initiatives towards bringing chess community together! ❤️🤩🧠 We are very proud! youtu.be/DypHmmtg_yI

How 3000+ donors came together to raise US$1.2 million for the Naroditsky Fund

YouTube video by ChessBase India

thinkerteacher @thinkerteacher.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Yeah, this video is EXTREMALLY good! I was shocked when I watched that video as I very seldom can find such a great compilation! I am glad you enjoy it and find it valuable! 🔥🧠

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thinkerteacher @thinkerteacher.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Just 40 days ago I shared the interview with the man, the myth, the legend @GMJacobAagaard And I cannot resist sharing another interview as I know Jacob & admire him plus respect his achievements, passion, values, support. That's why I share it! 😊🔥🥇 youtu.be/MdzOua59Fxw

Jacob Aagaard Talks Books And The Future Of Chess Training | Dojo Talks

YouTube video by ChessDojo

thinkerteacher @thinkerteacher.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

The guy who really explains chess in a simple & efficient way up to the 1900 online rating is Coleooy / ColeooyChess 🧠 I watched this video & was blown away as such tips are super useful & helpful. IF I was to record chess videos this would be the one! 🔥 youtu.be/V_pDi0sA7vg

30 Chess Tips: Beginner to Advanced

YouTube video by Coleooy | Chess Teacher

thinkerteacher @thinkerteacher.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Sometimes I like doing crazy things with the people I really like & respect! 🤩 That is the reason I decided to ask this nice WGM to play the bullet match. She said she can show me what it means to crush the opponent on the board & I accepted to be the chess victim! 😆 Lets go! 😎 🧠🔥

The 100 games chess bullet match!

thinkerteacher @thinkerteacher.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Imagine the scientist get into the chess world. They crack the code, share it in a pure, simple & easy way to comprehend. What would you do? 🤔 IF I was serious about chess & I was rated <2300 online (1800 Fide Elo), I would like to have such a coach! 🤫 youtu.be/jTuhUwDuZMo

The Endgame Pattern That Makes Winning Unfairly Simple

YouTube video by Dr. Can's Chess Clinic

thinkerteacher @thinkerteacher.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

When @GMJacobAagaard speaks, I shut up, listen carefully and make notes. Imagine you have one of the top best chess coaches in the world and they want to share their ideas, experience, knowledge, wisdom & thoughts. What would you do? My choice is extremally simple! 🤗🧠🔥 youtu.be/Gtz7Q_uxtxc

DON’T Buy Chess Books Before Watching This

YouTube video by ChessBase India

thinkerteacher @thinkerteacher.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

Recently I am testing playing odds position. It is a challenge as the stronger side must prove their superiority! I played 4 matches: 10 games at 3+0 (online) A) against player A rated 1900: 1) 5.5 vs 4.5 2) 7.0 vs 3.0 3) 9.0 vs 1.0 B) against player B rated 2500: 1) 3.0 vs 7.0 Played at chesscom

thinkerteacher @thinkerteacher.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Tribute to Danya. His legacy stays forever. We should remember his presence & all the contribution he shared with the community 🫡 💪👏💔💙🖤 youtu.be/gLqqt3fIzsc

The Community Comes Together To Honor Daniel Naroditsky

YouTube video by Chess.com

thinkerteacher @thinkerteacher.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

I thought I know this GM a bit, but after I watched the interview, I simply understood he is either completely different person or I just simply do not know him. @GMNeiksans - love your approach to life and chess & community, challenges, chances, etc. youtu.be/9GDSx0oMG7M

You Can’t Become a GM Unless You Accept This

YouTube video by Dina Belenkaya

thinkerteacher @thinkerteacher.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Recently there are not that many interesting chess videos therefore I do not share anything. However once in a while there is something really worth sharing. @DrCanChess shares his student chess success & I am watching it right now. Thank you my friend! 😍🎯💯👏 youtu.be/KqKl-9W_mnM

From 700 to 2000 on Chess.com in 3.5 Years: Sam Belnap’s Adult Improvement Blueprint

YouTube video by Dr. Can's Chess Clinic

thinkerteacher @thinkerteacher.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

One of the best applications for chess is definitely @ChessvisionAI I ask the founder of the project many questions and Paweł is extremally helpful and whenever something is not working, he immediately resolves the issue. The interview with Paweł 👏 youtu.be/BgY4_glY_H4

Chessvision.ai Founder talks about Chess, Coding, Technology & Culture

YouTube video by IndieChess

thinkerteacher @thinkerteacher.bsky.social · 29/11/2025

When I streamed chess at Twitch I ALWAYS repeated @lichess is one of the wonders in chess world & we should support it in every way possible. The leading & management team is the perfect example of how this should work & be presented to the community! youtu.be/oEbW1Lv1vus

US$789,389 - Breakdown of Lichess' annual expenses | Ft. Theo Wait, Director of Operations

YouTube video by ChessBase India

thinkerteacher @thinkerteacher.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

Thank you @PeterGiannatos for sharing these moments. We as the community needed it and we are grateful for that! Great job! Of course it is possible to share it among all the community members because of @Bennyficial1 help! Thank you guys! Respect! 👏💪🙏 youtu.be/ekyt2Csrzhk

FM Peter Giannatos on Danya's Life, His Last Days, & His Legacy

YouTube video by Perpetual Chess Podcast

thinkerteacher @thinkerteacher.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

Daniel Naroditsky Memorial Fund This is how we the chess community can express gratitude to our Sensei Danya. I am proud of such initiatives! Thank you Charlotte Chess Center Foundation! There is a link in the description to donate to the memorial fund youtu.be/5ry93-TmsNY

Remembering Daniel Naroditsky, a Tribute from the Charlotte Chess Center

YouTube video by Charlotte Chess Center

thinkerteacher @thinkerteacher.bsky.social · 15/11/2025

I am a really simple man. I spot @GMJacobAagaard interview - I automatically click. I watch dozens of times. Ok, I lied a bit - I listen to the interviews with Jacob dozen of times as I do that when I go to sleep. Jacob speaks, Tomasz makes notes! 😊🧠🤫 youtu.be/VHJejuic5qQ

If you DO THIS, you WILL BE a GRANDMASTER! Jacob Aagaard | PODCAST

YouTube video by Chess with Mustreader

thinkerteacher @thinkerteacher.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

Imagine you can participate LIVE in one of the Danya chess sessions. It would be amazing, right? Now WGM Dina Belenkaya shared this great video to all the chess lovers. This is the Russian Chess School concept explanated by GM Daniel (Danya) Naroditsky 🤗 youtu.be/DV0QxSulbHA

Remembering Daniel Naroditsky on His Birthday - We Were Lucky to Learn From Him.

YouTube video by Dina Belenkaya

thinkerteacher @thinkerteacher.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

To me Danya was who Kobe Bryant was to NBA - outstanding human being with exceptional skills! 🧠 Grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky was a role model and I am forever grateful for everything you did to our chess community Sensei Danya 😰 🖤💔🖤 Rest In Peace youtu.be/r-e8x1t_lhY

In memory of Daniel Naroditsky ❤️

YouTube video by Chess.com

thinkerteacher @thinkerteacher.bsky.social · 12/10/2025

These days the world is pretty much unpredictable. To be honest I had no idea about these actions, people, chess players and the projects their either created, executed, promoted or related to. Pretty shocking or just normal? What do you think? 🤫🧠😎 youtu.be/Cv8CIaKz4Gw

Investigating The CRAZIEST Chess Scams

YouTube video by thefranChise

thinkerteacher @thinkerteacher.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Whenever I think of Grandmaster @GMJacobAagaard works I know we are serious about chess: his chess books are different from the other ones. Jacob squeezes years of experiences & thoughts into his works. Grandmaster Preparion series is simply amazing 😍 youtu.be/V6BCs0MBKL8

GM Preparation: Thinking Inside the Box, Jacob Aagaard · Chess Book Review

YouTube video by Chessreads

thinkerteacher @thinkerteacher.bsky.social · 31/08/2025

You did not play chess as a kid/child, you started playing chess very late (age 20+) & you want to become a NM, CM or FM. What is the idea behind it? Why do you want to reach what is close to impossible in PRACTICAL terms? Watch this video very closely! youtu.be/XUlSwXaDiP8

Quitting & Unquitting: Why Even an Accomplished Psychologist & Author Struggles with Chess Tilt

YouTube video by Perpetual Chess Podcast

thinkerteacher @thinkerteacher.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

I was always wondering if it is possible to create or extract the most important chess positions. IM Thomas Engqvist did that 🧠👏 1) 300 Most Important Chess Positions 2) 300 Most Important Tactical Chess Positions 3) 300 Most Important Chess Exercises youtu.be/hLGiSjjMhLw

The 3 Chess Books That Will Transform Your Game | A Position-Based Training Method

YouTube video by Chesslovers: Thomas Engqvist & Björn Knöppel

thinkerteacher @thinkerteacher.bsky.social · 17/08/2025

There are some chess coaches who can explain the concepts in a way I am really impressed. I try to spot mistakes in analysis, lack of important tips & similar stuff, but @LionChess_coach predicts my ideas! This is how he does that: he is really good!😆 www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ljX...

Chess Middlegame Plans - the "Minority Attack" Explained!

YouTube video by LionChess - Chess Coaching

thinkerteacher @thinkerteacher.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

When there is the discussion about the tactics, solving puzzles & ideas related to make it more efficient I jump in immediately. Most of such discussions are useless, pointless and/or waste of my time! There is an expection therefore I share the link 😍 youtu.be/m_dVTg2WphA

How To Turbo Charge Your Tactics w/ GM Mykhaylo Oleksiyenko | Dojo Talks

YouTube video by ChessDojo

thinkerteacher @thinkerteacher.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

I was curious how many games are needed to reach 2000 at rapid time control (normally I only play blitz & bullet at chesscom) 🤫 Starting level 1200 & the goal (destination) 2000 Platform: chesscom. Tested 2 days ago It took 22 games, however I estimated it would be 30-35 🤔🧠

Speedrun to 2000 (from 1200) - rapid games (10+0)

thinkerteacher @thinkerteacher.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

There are some players which love playing dynamic chess - they get into time trouble due to overwhelming energy & time investement If you want to see how @Imashleedeanna is going to work hard to expand her ideas & improve skills, you can consider watching our training session 🤔

CHESS TRAINING SESSION - COLLAB WITH ASHDEANNA

thinkerteacher @thinkerteacher.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

I especially love these type of videos when the player who devoted a lot of time and tested out many ideas, shares what and how it should be done - if you could start learning chess from the scratch! What about that? Do you like such videos, too? 🤔 youtu.be/ERji3r2-Zso

How I would study chess if I could start over

YouTube video by Hanging Pawns

thinkerteacher @thinkerteacher.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

In case anybody would like to know WHY I do not use the LLMs (AI tools like chatGPT), this is the best & easiest answer I can provide 😵 BTW. I apologize all the hyped fans of this revolutionary technology that can "do everything you need & makes your life a way more efficient" 😎😆🤡

Are you kidding me to use LLMs for my revolutionary tasks?!

thinkerteacher @thinkerteacher.bsky.social · 13/07/2025

This video should be recorded & uploaded to my YT channel about 4 years ago. However as they say - it is better late than never, right? Chess coaches & players argue how many checkmate patterns one must know. What is your number? Can you explain why?🤔 youtu.be/StIiwwABt1A

Checkmate patterns is the art of recognition - you must know what you are looking and striving for

YouTube video by Thinkerteacher

thinkerteacher @thinkerteacher.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

Beginners have a lot of issues after they just started playing chess. One of the problems is the captures hierarchy. Why? Because nobody explains that & without it you cannot become a strong chess player! 🤫😭 Can you pass the test I prepared for you?😄 youtu.be/kGbZ2SUT1cs

Captures hierarchy is a must have - if you pass this test you can become a strong chess player

YouTube video by Thinkerteacher

thinkerteacher @thinkerteacher.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

The next episode about the method for solving simple puzzles This time I explained what are the hanging pieces all about & how to recognize if the piece is hanging. Have you ever heard the LDPO name? 🧠 16 positions to present the concept in a simple way! ☺️ youtu.be/5g17blHFiVg

Hanging pieces aka LPDO - the key elements to understand tactics you always needed

YouTube video by Thinkerteacher

thinkerteacher @thinkerteacher.bsky.social · 06/07/2025

The next episode about the method for solving simple puzzles 😆😊 I am not sure if I am getting older, but 23 minutes video is very short one as for my standards! Anyway very brief list of 20 tactical themes with simple puzzles & short explanation 🧠🤫🤔 youtu.be/tMyr_Hzm1-4

Learn twenty most important tactical themes to solve puzzles more efficient

YouTube video by Thinkerteacher

thinkerteacher @thinkerteacher.bsky.social · 06/07/2025

There is a pretty nice mess in tactics. If you do not believe try to list all the most important tactical themes (some call these motifs) & you will see what I mean. Anyway I am preparing next chess video & this is my list 4 players below 2K. Let me know Which tactics I missed! 🤔💯🎯

thinkerteacher @thinkerteacher.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

I have created dozens of concepts the last 5 years when I streamed chess at Twitch Finally I have some time to record the videos. I want to share these with the community before AI starts creating the stupid ones nobody will be able to understand! 😆🤭 youtu.be/CS5NJtyDhew

Solve tactics much faster and more efficient using these powerful ideas

YouTube video by Thinkerteacher

thinkerteacher @thinkerteacher.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

Soon we start next training session - performed at Dotachess Twitch channel 😊🧠💪 If you wonder how I teach & help beginners to rise their chess to to the next level... just pop up at the stream & bring some popcorn if you like! The session plan is stay alive up to 4 hours!

thinkerteacher @thinkerteacher.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

There is nothing I can do whenever I can see the interviews, training sessions &pieces of advice, from one and only - GM Jacob Aagaard! Jacob has analysed millions of positions, wrote thousands of chess books pages & taught dozens of super strong players! youtu.be/KXz-a9m1jIs

How To Improve Your Positional Play | Dojo Talks w/ GM Aagaard

YouTube video by ChessDojo

thinkerteacher @thinkerteacher.bsky.social · 18/05/2025

Many times my chess students are clueless how do they know if the endgame position is already lost or they can survive 🧠 I thought and create such a short list: 9 practical & 4 technical rules. I am wondering which points you know & which ones are new to you Is that helpful? 🤔

thinkerteacher @thinkerteacher.bsky.social · 18/05/2025

It would be great if Matt played more OTB games - preferrably rapid ones, to see (feel) the difference between online and OTB games & to get more experience. I believe he will do that at some point as he wants to become a chess master (NM) and it is necessary to play OTB games in order to achieve it

thinkerteacher @thinkerteacher.bsky.social · 17/05/2025

Probably some of you may know Matt Henningsen - he is the NFL guy who is chess passionate at the same time! 🔥💯🏈 We start next training session - performed at Matt's Twitch channel. I am in the background trying to use chesscom platform to help Matt's chess to get to the next level! 😲

thinkerteacher @thinkerteacher.bsky.social · 03/05/2025

I probably do not need to recommend it, but I do it anyway. This is the series of chess podcasts I really love & I am grateful for these! 😍👏🧠 @drcanchess.bsky.social interviews Christopher Chabris & this discussion lasts for 100 minutes! What a treat! 🔥🔥🔥 youtu.be/Ag8aORiw_cA

Cognitive Science Insights into Chess Thinking with Prof. Christopher Chabris

YouTube video by Dr. Can's Chess Clinic

thinkerteacher @thinkerteacher.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

Probably some of you may know Matt Henningsen - he is the NFL guy who is chess passionate at the same time! 🔥💯🏈 We start the training session in 8 hours at Matt's Twitch channel. I am in the background trying to use chesscom platform to help Matt's chess to get to the next level! 😲

thinkerteacher @thinkerteacher.bsky.social · 19/04/2025

Whenever @GMJacobAagaard shares his chess concepts, experience, ideas & knowledge - I simply listen to as much as I can Whenever @drcanchess.bsky.social shares The Chess Cognition Podcast I simply watch ot listen to these! Yes, this is as simple as chess! 😊👏💪🧠 youtu.be/9hXTpDjkMwU

Mastering Chess Exchanges: GM Jacob Aagaard’s Guide to Better Decisions

YouTube video by Dr. Can's Chess Clinic