FM MathiCasaChess Football: A Fun and Creative Variant
Where chess pieces become "players" and the traditional chessboard turns into a soccer field
FM CheckRaiseMateI Don't Like Chess Tournaments
It doesn't have to be this way!
LichessLichess Game of the Month: January '25
An entertaining material imbalance
StockfishNewsStockfish 17.1 is here + quick survey
Stronger, with a new speedtest command, improved hardware support, and bug fixes for tablebase suppo…
ebk1976The Top Players of the Future
7 Incredible prodigies to keep an eye on
Darkest_MomentHow to Handle a Bad Day at Chess
Every chess player experiences bad days—those frustrating moments when nothing goes right, blunders …
FM CheckRaiseMateWhat Would a Fun Chess Tournament Look Like?
If current OTB tournaments aren't working, how could we change them?
LichessWomen's World Chess Championship 2025 Preview: Tan Zhongyi Profile
As the 2025 FIDE Women’s World Chess Championship is set to begin, Lichess profiles the challenger t…
IM JJPL03GOAT's Catalan - Classical Model Games
Hello dear chess lovers!
FM CheckRaiseMateShould You Play Up?
When playing in an OTB tournament, should you play in a higher section if allowed?
NDpatzerScience of Chess: What makes a move seem "Brilliant?"
Sometimes a chess move warrants not just one, but two exclamation points - but what makes us call a …
WFM fla2021The Greek Gift sacrifice: good sacrifices and bad sacrifices
In this post we will discuss he famous Bishop Sacrifice on h7, a classic attacking pattern!
FM CheckRaiseMateWhat Good Opening Prep Really Looks Like
There are no prizes for memorizing random moves
WFM Bullet_HouseThe Psychological Aspect of Chess: Building Mental Resilience
Chess is often described as a battle of minds, where success depends not only on skill and strategy …
LichessWomen's World Chess Championship 2025 Preview: Ju Wenjun Profile
As the 2025 FIDE Women’s World Chess Championship is set to begin, Lichess profiles the defending ch…
CkickyCheckBeating the Accelerated London
Another weird line, this time for the Black pieces. Very dynamic, and punishes natural moves.
IM wateenellendeStandard or 960 start position for 1 side vs a random position with a even eval.
4 Examples.
mullerrjAttack or be attacked
“Only the player with the initiative has the right to attack.” — Wilhelm Steinitz
jk_182Comparing the Rise of 3 Generations of Chess Prodigies
How has the climb through the ranks changed?
FM jeffforeverInterview with GM Volodar Murzin - World Rapid Champion 2024
Get to know the 18-year old surprise World Champion who wasn't accepted at the chess club at seven!
WuraolaABreaking Barriers one move at a time
Walking into the tournament hall, I quickly realized I was the only female player. Intimidating? Yes…
CyberShredderHow to improve at Chess960 ?
How many books should you read?
jk_182How Well do Different Opening Moves Score Across Rating Ranges?
One of the many great things about Lichess is the database and opening explorer. With them one can l…
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