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 https://linktr.ee/drcanschessclinic
My new @chessable.com course, The Foundational Concepts of Positional Play, is out now! chessable.com/the-foundati... If positional chess often feels vague or like guesswork, this course gives you a practical framework for knowing what to do when there are no obvious tactics. 🧵
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9) Best Strategy Course: The Art of Chess: A Practical Workbook by CM Can Kabadayi 🏆
6) Chessable Course of the Year and Best Tactics & Calculation Course: Preventing Blunders in Chess by CM Can Kabadayi 🏆
Feeling incredibly grateful to be a 4× winner at the 2025 Chessable Awards 🏆 • Course of the Year – Preventing Blunders in Chess • Best Presenter • Best Strategy Course – The Art of Chess: A Practical Workbook • Best Tactics/Calculation Course – Preventing Blunders in Chess Thank you!! 🥹🙏
Chessable@chessable.com · 7mo ago4) Best Presenter: Dr. Can Kabadayi 🏆
@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
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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.
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...
What Cognitive Science Says About Chess Thinking with Prof. Christopher Chabris
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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. 👇
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...
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 Thread 🧵
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...
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...
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
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...
Everyone knows 'zugzwang'. 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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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.
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👇
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.👇
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.
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
In the last episode, I analyzed one of the most instructive games in chess history: Alekhine - Yates, 1922. #chesspunks 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
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! 🤦♂️
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
So are we calling the World Blitz Champion Ian Carlsen or Magnus Nepomniachtchi? #chesspunks
I am visiting my old home in Turkey. Here is the table where everything started, around 19 years ago. I passionately read chess books and played through the games at this very table. Most of those books are still here in my old library. Wishing you all a fantastic 2025! #chesspunks #chess
