Dr. Can's Chess Clinic
@drcanchess.bsky.social
Can Kabadayi/ Cognitive scientist, Candidate master, Chess coach, Proud Chessable Author of the Year 2024 #chess #chesspunks
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I’m beyond honored to be named Chessable Author of the Year 2024! 🏆
chessable.com/blog/annouci...
A massive THANK YOU to Chessable, my students & the entire chess community. This award means even more given the amazing authors on Chessable—it’s a privilege to be among them.👇
chessable.com/blog/annouci...
A massive THANK YOU to Chessable, my students & the entire chess community. This award means even more given the amazing authors on Chessable—it’s a privilege to be among them.👇
It is my pleasure. Hope it will help you!
This amazing video on the KID by @drcanchess.bsky.social goes straight to my favourites!! Hope it helps in my game tomorrow! 💪🏼 #chesspunks youtu.be/dC2Houwhegg?...
10 Strategic Patterns to Master the King’s Indian Defense
YouTube video by Dr. Can's Chess Clinic
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September 27, 2025 at 6:21 PM
It is my pleasure. Hope it will help you!
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@drcanchess.bsky.social very nice video about the Hübner Nimzo Indian with clear explanation of important concepts youtu.be/rEmsO_dNps4?...
10 Strategic Patterns to Master the Nimzo Indian Defense
YouTube video by Dr. Can's Chess Clinic
youtu.be
July 20, 2025 at 8:07 PM
@drcanchess.bsky.social very nice video about the Hübner Nimzo Indian with clear explanation of important concepts youtu.be/rEmsO_dNps4?...
All 10 of my Chessable courses now include video! “My Opponent’s Move” just got a video upgrade. chessable.com/my-opponents...
This course helps you raise your chess floor by fixing a critical calculation process: spotting the threats behind your opponent’s last move.
This course helps you raise your chess floor by fixing a critical calculation process: spotting the threats behind your opponent’s last move.
May 19, 2025 at 11:50 AM
All 10 of my Chessable courses now include video! “My Opponent’s Move” just got a video upgrade. chessable.com/my-opponents...
This course helps you raise your chess floor by fixing a critical calculation process: spotting the threats behind your opponent’s last move.
This course helps you raise your chess floor by fixing a critical calculation process: spotting the threats behind your opponent’s last move.
Getting ready for the summer read.
May 14, 2025 at 7:22 AM
Getting ready for the summer read.
It was an honor to host world-renowned cognitive scientist and NM Prof. Chris Chabris @cfchabris.bsky.social to explore what cognitive science teaches us about chess thinking.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ag8a...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ag8a...
What Cognitive Science Says About Chess Thinking with Prof. Christopher Chabris
YouTube video by Dr. Can's Chess Clinic
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May 3, 2025 at 6:25 AM
It was an honor to host world-renowned cognitive scientist and NM Prof. Chris Chabris @cfchabris.bsky.social to explore what cognitive science teaches us about chess thinking.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ag8a...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ag8a...
I had the great pleasure of talking to GM Jacob Aagaard. He took a deeply respectable approach as a GM, thinking out loud as I tested him with positions (he tested me, too, with five positions!).
A great coach doesn’t just lecture—they solve problems with you. 👇
A great coach doesn’t just lecture—they solve problems with you. 👇
April 19, 2025 at 9:13 AM
I had the great pleasure of talking to GM Jacob Aagaard. He took a deeply respectable approach as a GM, thinking out loud as I tested him with positions (he tested me, too, with five positions!).
A great coach doesn’t just lecture—they solve problems with you. 👇
A great coach doesn’t just lecture—they solve problems with you. 👇
I just saw a review of the Blunder-Check course from a neurologist—and at that moment, it felt like a year’s worth of sweat, effort, and love had truly paid off. #chesspunks
The sale is ending in two days! www.chessable.com/preventing-b...
The sale is ending in two days! www.chessable.com/preventing-b...
April 5, 2025 at 5:53 AM
I just saw a review of the Blunder-Check course from a neurologist—and at that moment, it felt like a year’s worth of sweat, effort, and love had truly paid off. #chesspunks
The sale is ending in two days! www.chessable.com/preventing-b...
The sale is ending in two days! www.chessable.com/preventing-b...
After a full year of designing, testing, and refining, I’m beyond excited to announce the release of my 10th (!) @chessable.com course: Preventing Blunders in Chess: chessable.com/blundercheck
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March 28, 2025 at 10:36 AM
After a full year of designing, testing, and refining, I’m beyond excited to announce the release of my 10th (!) @chessable.com course: Preventing Blunders in Chess: chessable.com/blundercheck
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In the latest episode, I sat down with Nate Solon, and we challenged each other by evaluating a series of interesting positions. #chess #chesspunks #evaluation #calculation
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMoK...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMoK...
March 22, 2025 at 10:11 AM
In the latest episode, I sat down with Nate Solon, and we challenged each other by evaluating a series of interesting positions. #chess #chesspunks #evaluation #calculation
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMoK...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMoK...
It was a great pleasure to host NM Ben Johnson, the voice behind the legendary Perpetual Chess Podcast! We dived into his journey as a podcaster and lessons from his book Perpetual Chess Improvement. 🎙️♟️ #chess #chesspunks
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBRO...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBRO...
March 8, 2025 at 8:01 AM
It was a great pleasure to host NM Ben Johnson, the voice behind the legendary Perpetual Chess Podcast! We dived into his journey as a podcaster and lessons from his book Perpetual Chess Improvement. 🎙️♟️ #chess #chesspunks
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBRO...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBRO...
The blunder-check course starts cooking after one year of hard work.
2 hours of video recorded, around 18 hours to go! #chessable #chess #chesspunks
2 hours of video recorded, around 18 hours to go! #chessable #chess #chesspunks
February 24, 2025 at 4:50 PM
The blunder-check course starts cooking after one year of hard work.
2 hours of video recorded, around 18 hours to go! #chessable #chess #chesspunks
2 hours of video recorded, around 18 hours to go! #chessable #chess #chesspunks
It was a pleasure talking to IM Alex Astaneh.
Among other things, we discussed his comprehensive course, "The Positional Chess Patterns Manual".
He even tested me live on some instructive positions—always love a good strategy session! #chess #chesspunks
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VxF...
Among other things, we discussed his comprehensive course, "The Positional Chess Patterns Manual".
He even tested me live on some instructive positions—always love a good strategy session! #chess #chesspunks
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VxF...
February 22, 2025 at 10:24 AM
It was a pleasure talking to IM Alex Astaneh.
Among other things, we discussed his comprehensive course, "The Positional Chess Patterns Manual".
He even tested me live on some instructive positions—always love a good strategy session! #chess #chesspunks
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VxF...
Among other things, we discussed his comprehensive course, "The Positional Chess Patterns Manual".
He even tested me live on some instructive positions—always love a good strategy session! #chess #chesspunks
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VxF...
Everyone knows 'zugzwang'.
But do you know 'The Einstellung Effect'? #chesspunks #chess #cognitivebias
www.youtube.com/shorts/rVNkP...
But do you know 'The Einstellung Effect'? #chesspunks #chess #cognitivebias
www.youtube.com/shorts/rVNkP...
I Bet You Can't Find the Quicker Mate! #chess #mistake #checkmate #tactics #cognition #einstellung
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February 19, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Everyone knows 'zugzwang'.
But do you know 'The Einstellung Effect'? #chesspunks #chess #cognitivebias
www.youtube.com/shorts/rVNkP...
But do you know 'The Einstellung Effect'? #chesspunks #chess #cognitivebias
www.youtube.com/shorts/rVNkP...
A student came up with a brilliant name for a mistake he kept making: The Tennis Fallacy 🎾😂
He said we often see the board like a tennis court—danger coming from the "other side" (4th/5th rank as the net). This makes us miss enemy pieces on our side attacking across the net.
He said we often see the board like a tennis court—danger coming from the "other side" (4th/5th rank as the net). This makes us miss enemy pieces on our side attacking across the net.
February 11, 2025 at 10:33 AM
A student came up with a brilliant name for a mistake he kept making: The Tennis Fallacy 🎾😂
He said we often see the board like a tennis court—danger coming from the "other side" (4th/5th rank as the net). This makes us miss enemy pieces on our side attacking across the net.
He said we often see the board like a tennis court—danger coming from the "other side" (4th/5th rank as the net). This makes us miss enemy pieces on our side attacking across the net.
I had the pleasure of chatting with WIM Luciana Morales (
@lucianamorales.bsky.social)!
We explored her Chessable course "Queens of the Chess Board" and the styles of the first 5 Women’s World Champions.
Stay tuned for a hidden gem from her own game at the end! #chess #chesspunks
Video👇
@lucianamorales.bsky.social)!
We explored her Chessable course "Queens of the Chess Board" and the styles of the first 5 Women’s World Champions.
Stay tuned for a hidden gem from her own game at the end! #chess #chesspunks
Video👇
February 8, 2025 at 12:08 PM
I had the pleasure of chatting with WIM Luciana Morales (
@lucianamorales.bsky.social)!
We explored her Chessable course "Queens of the Chess Board" and the styles of the first 5 Women’s World Champions.
Stay tuned for a hidden gem from her own game at the end! #chess #chesspunks
Video👇
@lucianamorales.bsky.social)!
We explored her Chessable course "Queens of the Chess Board" and the styles of the first 5 Women’s World Champions.
Stay tuned for a hidden gem from her own game at the end! #chess #chesspunks
Video👇
I’m beyond honored to be named Chessable Author of the Year 2024! 🏆
chessable.com/blog/annouci...
A massive THANK YOU to Chessable, my students & the entire chess community. This award means even more given the amazing authors on Chessable—it’s a privilege to be among them.👇
chessable.com/blog/annouci...
A massive THANK YOU to Chessable, my students & the entire chess community. This award means even more given the amazing authors on Chessable—it’s a privilege to be among them.👇
February 6, 2025 at 12:43 PM
I’m beyond honored to be named Chessable Author of the Year 2024! 🏆
chessable.com/blog/annouci...
A massive THANK YOU to Chessable, my students & the entire chess community. This award means even more given the amazing authors on Chessable—it’s a privilege to be among them.👇
chessable.com/blog/annouci...
A massive THANK YOU to Chessable, my students & the entire chess community. This award means even more given the amazing authors on Chessable—it’s a privilege to be among them.👇
Dr. Benji Portheault joined the podcast to discuss the mental side of chess— rating anxiety, nerves, and building confidence.
Thank you so much, @benjiportheault.bsky.social for sharing your valuable insights! #chess #chesspunks #psychology #mindset
Video below.
Thank you so much, @benjiportheault.bsky.social for sharing your valuable insights! #chess #chesspunks #psychology #mindset
Video below.
January 25, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Dr. Benji Portheault joined the podcast to discuss the mental side of chess— rating anxiety, nerves, and building confidence.
Thank you so much, @benjiportheault.bsky.social for sharing your valuable insights! #chess #chesspunks #psychology #mindset
Video below.
Thank you so much, @benjiportheault.bsky.social for sharing your valuable insights! #chess #chesspunks #psychology #mindset
Video below.
Only one move wins. All other moves lose. Black to play #chesspunks
January 19, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Only one move wins. All other moves lose. Black to play #chesspunks
The weekend starts well when it starts with this. #chesspunks #fundamentalchesscalculationskills #chessable
January 18, 2025 at 9:29 AM
The weekend starts well when it starts with this. #chesspunks #fundamentalchesscalculationskills #chessable
In the last episode, we explored why many players hesitate to sacrifice material. Chess nerds, can you recall which game this position is from?
Video below. #chesspunks
Video below. #chesspunks
January 17, 2025 at 8:26 AM
In the last episode, we explored why many players hesitate to sacrifice material. Chess nerds, can you recall which game this position is from?
Video below. #chesspunks
Video below. #chesspunks
In the last episode, I analyzed one of the most instructive games in chess history: Alekhine - Yates, 1922. #chesspunks
Video below.
Video below.
January 14, 2025 at 12:44 PM
In the last episode, I analyzed one of the most instructive games in chess history: Alekhine - Yates, 1922. #chesspunks
Video below.
Video below.
Thumbnail fixed! The Chess Coach Ono podcast episode is live.
Thank you @theonozone.bsky.social for joining me and discussing topics around adult improvement. I really enjoyed it!
Video below. #chess #chesspunks #podcast
Thank you @theonozone.bsky.social for joining me and discussing topics around adult improvement. I really enjoyed it!
Video below. #chess #chesspunks #podcast
January 11, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Thumbnail fixed! The Chess Coach Ono podcast episode is live.
Thank you @theonozone.bsky.social for joining me and discussing topics around adult improvement. I really enjoyed it!
Video below. #chess #chesspunks #podcast
Thank you @theonozone.bsky.social for joining me and discussing topics around adult improvement. I really enjoyed it!
Video below. #chess #chesspunks #podcast
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Another excellent video, thank you for posting it. 🙏
Sadly I didn’t solve the last puzzle as a Christmas decoration obscured the bishop on c1, so rather than being winning, g5 looked like a blunder! 🤦♂️
Sadly I didn’t solve the last puzzle as a Christmas decoration obscured the bishop on c1, so rather than being winning, g5 looked like a blunder! 🤦♂️
January 2, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Another excellent video, thank you for posting it. 🙏
Sadly I didn’t solve the last puzzle as a Christmas decoration obscured the bishop on c1, so rather than being winning, g5 looked like a blunder! 🤦♂️
Sadly I didn’t solve the last puzzle as a Christmas decoration obscured the bishop on c1, so rather than being winning, g5 looked like a blunder! 🤦♂️
The new year begins with endgame patterns! I explained 8 crucial endgame patterns to make the calculation process more efficient.
Video below. #chesspunks #chess #endgame
Video below. #chesspunks #chess #endgame
January 2, 2025 at 10:59 AM
The new year begins with endgame patterns! I explained 8 crucial endgame patterns to make the calculation process more efficient.
Video below. #chesspunks #chess #endgame
Video below. #chesspunks #chess #endgame
So are we calling the World Blitz Champion Ian Carlsen or Magnus Nepomniachtchi? #chesspunks
January 1, 2025 at 10:40 AM
So are we calling the World Blitz Champion Ian Carlsen or Magnus Nepomniachtchi? #chesspunks