GM Mauricio Flores Rios on Chess Improvement

October 19, 2025 NHaselton Uncategorized

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Chess Improvement explained by GM Mauricio Flores Rios, a great chess coach and author.
A review of Chess Structures: <a href="https://chessreads.com/review/chess-structures-a-grandmaster-guide/" target=”_blank” rel=”nofollow”>https://chessreads.com/review/chess-structures-a-grandmaster-guide/
GM Flores Rios’ new platform: https://chessmind.ai/
In this interview, Stjepan interviews Grandmaster Mauricio Flores Rios, exploring his journey to becoming a chess grandmaster, his training methods, and the importance of analyzing games.
They discuss the role of engines in chess improvement, recommended literature, and the innovative Chess Mind platform. Mauricio shares insights on understanding chess structures and imbalances, emphasizing the significance of these concepts in strategic play. The discussion highlights the future of chess education and the integration of technology in learning.

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