Field notes
Long-form notes on the chess of Gukesh Dommaraju: how positions are chosen from his publicly played games, what his moves reveal about practical decision-making, and how to train the patterns behind each idea. New posts publish after every major Gukesh Dommaraju event we study, with move-by-move analysis grounded in the published game.
A move-by-move look at the Gukesh D vs Praggnanandhaa R game from Round 9 of Norway Chess 2026, where Pragg sealed his hat-trick and set up the title.
Most club games are decided in the middlegame by a small set of recurring mistakes. Here are the seven I see most, and how to start fixing them.
Reading a chess game well is a skill, not a talent. Five habits that turn passive watching into real understanding of master games.
Most opening study for beginners dies in memorization. Here is a simple, decision-first chess opening study plan that builds real understanding.
Looking for the curated games that built the training challenge? Browse the Gukesh Dommaraju game library.