WFM fla2021Do not capture that pawn!
Should I capture the b2 pawn, yes or no?
GM NoelStuderAdjusting Difficulty for Optimal Chess Improvement
A couple of years ago I talked to a seemingly very talented player, who invested a lot of time in ch…
Lichess2024 Budapest Olympiad Round 11: India Achieves Double Gold
India achieved double gold as the United States obtained silver in the Open and bronze in the Women'…
FM CheckRaiseMateAnalysis: Engine On Or Off?
The engine will tell you where you went wrong, but is it better to analyze on your own?
NM Chess-NetworkMagnus Carlsen and the Hostile Hedgehog
Magnus Carlsen scores his 1st win ever against Vladimir Kramnik with the Hedgehog Defense at the 200…
CM HGaborEffective training methods - calculation training
A post about improving your calculation skills.
NM Chess-NetworkBobby Fischer wins AGAIN with the Fischer-Sozin Attack in 19 moves
Fischer scores a 2nd win in under 20 moves at the 1967 Skopje Tournament with the Fischer-Sozin Atta…
RuyLopez1000AI Slop is Invading the Chess World
Claiming that AI can teach chess is the latest fad
IM mostrovskiOn Carlsen blowing up the foundations
If we wish to undermine a building, we do not of course begin with the architectural ornaments, rath…
FM CheckRaiseMateWhen To Stop Thinking
What do you do when you see a good move?
GM NoelStuderHow To Use Chess Engines
Chess engines have revolutionized our beloved game and Sport. Instead of analyzing a position severa…
jk_182The Candidates in 13 Graphs
Looking at stats from the 2024 Candidates tournament
LichessLichess Game of the Month: January '25
An entertaining material imbalance
GM NoelStuderHow To Improve By Playing Online Blitz: Analyse Every Single Game
Blitzing is fun. But it can slow down your improvement tremendously if done wrong. There is a big da…
NM RyanVelezI want to improve, but I'm busy !!!
This article is for people who want to improve but are busy, and for anyone who wants to know how to…
GM NoelStuderThe Best Chess Opening
One of the most frequently asked questions is: What is the best chess opening? In the span of one we…
LichessLichess Game of the Month: December '24
Instructive attack against the castled king
ebk1976The Chess YouTube Revolution
How Chess Creators influence opening choices immensely
NM Chess-NetworkLeela Chess Zero traps Stockfish in the King’s Indian Defense, Simagin variation
The Top Chess Engine Championship Superfinal produces super games
GM NoelStuderHow to Train Chess on Bad Days: Tips From a Grandmaster
Today I have a ‘bad day’. I woke up at 4 AM after 3 hours of sleep, unable to sleep longer. After ye…
StockfishNewsStockfish 17.1 is here + quick survey
Stronger, with a new speedtest command, improved hardware support, and bug fixes for tablebase suppo…
GM DrAgnevsteinWhat I learned playing against world-class players
Over the years I had the chance to play many games against world-class players and even multiple wor…
GM Avetik_ChessMoodThe Myth About Chess Tactics and Solving Chess Puzzles
Should you only solve tactics to improve if you're below 2000 online rating? How much time to spend …
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