: Most effective for players rated 1000–2500 who find themselves resigning early or collapsing mentally after a blunder.
“Applying your 5 steps SLP method works great, especially with the right mindset (the chessMood). I just followed your advice... and it worked, 2 wins over 2!” ChessMood
: Forcing concessions by threatening the enemy monarch. Chess Mood The Art Of Saving Lost Positions (...
“The parts about "Target the King" and playing for a stalemate/antichess instead of playing "normal" chess in lost positions are game changing for me. As of today I have increased my draws in blitz from 8 % to 19 %.” ChessMood
: Available through ChessMood’s membership plans , which typically range from $79 to $129 per month (as of October 2025), offering access to their entire 500+ hour library. : Most effective for players rated 1000–2500 who
: The core philosophy is to avoid "normal" chess in losing positions. By making the game chaotic and messy, you force your opponent to make more decisions, increasing the likelihood of a mistake.
“I no longer have stress when I'm in a losing position because the SLP course gives you a guideline of how to play. I feel so much more confident in a losing position.” ChessMood · 2 years ago and it worked, 2 wins over 2
(also known as the SLP Method ) is a course by ChessMood designed to teach players how to fight back and "swindle" results from objectively losing games. Created by GM Avetik Grigoryan , it shifts the focus from purely objective chess to practical, psychological battle tactics. Key Highlights