Many players stay stuck for years—not from lack of talent, but because of one simple mistake. In this lesson, I’ll reveal the real reason progress stalls. Mainly, I’ll be talking about why most chess players blunder and share 3 practical anti-blunder techniques you can use immediately.

You’ll learn how to think more clearly during games, protect winning positions, so that you can reduce blunders dramatically and improve faster with better habits. Here are the 3 things you need to keep in mind:

• The most dangerous moves look obvious or tempting to play
• An enemy piece on your half of the board is a blunder warning
• Before you attack a piece, check if it can counter-attack you.

Fix this hidden problem—and stop wasting years repeating the same losses.

Why Chess Players Blunder and How to Stop Them Video Lesson

Watch the full video lesson to better understand the reasons behind the blunders and prevent them before they happen.

Below, you can find the examples and games shown in the video:

Browse the Chess Tactics Lesson Guide. Access lessons on tactical motifs, patterns and combinations across all phases of the game.

Right after watching this, you will be able to implement the tips right away in your games. I’m pretty sure that it will help you make less mistakes and win more games. However, there is a difference between individual lessons and courses.

Good courses have more than just video lessons, they also contain exercises to reinforce what you learn. The first section of the course “Level Up Your Chess” is all about dealing with blunders, how to avoid them or deal with them when one has already occurred.

But there’s more. It’s divided into six sections covering, not just all 3 phases of the game (opening, middlegame and endgame) but also how to make the most of your time by studying and training effectively. If you’re looking for an all-in-one course, this is what you you need.