WFM fla2021Bishop or Knight? Which one to choose?
In this blog post, I want to show you some practical examples to help you understand when a bishop i…
GM NoelStuderI won 200 rating points with a simple challenge
At the end of July, I set myself a challenge: 30 days, each day 6 games of 3+2 Blitz with full focus.
LichessLichess Game of the Month: August '24
Queen sacrifice leading to an imaginative mate threat
GM Avetik_ChessMood7Q Method: Your Roadmap to Formulating Chess Plans in Any Position
You'll never get stuck again, unsure of what plan to choose.
FM CheckRaiseMateThe Power of a Plan
And how to make the engine into an effective teacher
WFM fla2021Attacking the King When Both Are Castled on the Same Side
This post provides key strategies and considerations for successfully attacking your opponent's king…
HollowLeafChessboard Magic: October 2024 Update (Halloween)
Hello, chess lovers! After spending close to 520 hours of coding and continuous development on Chess…
GM NoelStuderExceptional results - simple training
We all want exceptional results. So how can we get them?
FM Zig_Zag_Zug_ZwangHow to Beat Magnus Carlsen (Statistically)
Hi, I’m Vidar, an 18 year old FM from Sweden. You might recognize me from my work on various studies…
GM NoelStuderThe simple way to learn a new opening
Studying a new opening doesn't have to be overwhelming.
GM peradetlic83The Cost of Ignoring Intuition: A Championship Regret
In the high-pressure world of chess, a single moment of doubt can turn a path to victory into a life…
Vlad_G92FIDE rating changes: Are they working so far?
March 2024 brought a compression of the minimum rating to 1400 and some calculation improvements. Le…
IM wateenellende1 Hyperbullet tip
Studying the Phillidor opening is effective to get slightly better results in hyper imo because plen…
FM Zig_Zag_Zug_ZwangThe Blueprint On How to Prepare Against Your Opponent
Preparation is key to success in chess, and knowing how to effectively prepare for your opponent can…
ToadofskyLichess ratings are not Glicko-2
Ratings shouldn't be stable achievements. Glicko-2 ratings are volatile after upsets.
NM Chess-NetworkLeela's Wing Gambit checkmates Grandmaster without a knight
Who needs a queen knight?
jk_182Finding Threats and Piece Manoeuvres with Engines
How helpful are the mainlines of Stockfish to explain the ideas behind moves?
FM Zig_Zag_Zug_ZwangThe 7-Step Thought Process
To preface this post I’d like to mention it goes hand-in-hand with my new study on The Ultimate Ches…
andreagobbez[New Bot!] Zoe_ChessBot
High Performing - Lichess Bot powered by Stockfish 17 that can vary thinking time and strength level…
jk_182Taking a closer look at a single game with engines
I've written a couple of posts in the past where I looked at different aspects of chess games with e…
GM peradetlic83Must-Win Situations: Risky Play as an Integral Part of Chess
In chess, facing moments where a draw isn't enough can be daunting, but with the right mindset and p…
GM peradetlic83Facing the World's Best: How I Drew Against Magnus Carlsen
Join me as I reflect on my memorable game against Magnus Carlsen and the valuable lessons it taught …
NDpatzerScience of Chess: What happens in the brain when we see the best move?
EEG is good for measuring the timing of neural events, but can it reveal what happens when insight h…
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