NM Schadenfreude__gutThe longer I think, the worse my move?
To think or not to think, that is the question. Should we move first, think later as Willy Hendriks …
NM Chess-NetworkGame 14: Ding Liren vs Gukesh D | World Chess Championship 2024
The Last Classical Game
LichessFIDE Women's World Cup Finals: Divya Wins
Divya Deshmukh beat Koneru Humpy in the final tiebreaks, earned the GM title, and won $50,000, while…
IM mmsanchezchessHow to Beat Stronger Chess Players: Part 1
Hi everyone! I’m Max Gedajlovic, an International Master from Canada, and I’m planning on starting a…
FM CheckRaiseMateRatings Are Broken
According to statistician Jeff Sonas, lower rated players win more often than they're supposed to.
IM mmsanchezchessHow to Beat Stronger Players: Part 2
Hi everyone! I’m back with the second part of my series on beating stronger opponents. In part 1 I t…
LichessLichess Game of the Month: May '25
The French Defense dismantled
LichessWCC 2024 Round 12: Prescient Ding Makes His Own Destiny
GM Ding Liren bounced back after yesterday's loss against GM Gukesh D with a very accurate game.
McieFinding miracle tactics even in check!
If you can find tactics here, you can find them anywhere
GM NoelStuderAdult Improvers: Why GM Openings Might Not Suit You
A 1750-rated reader recently told me: “A small comment to my Grandmaster Coach about not fully under…
FM CheckRaiseMateThe Engine Is An Oracle
Using the engine effectively isn't easy, but it's well worth learning
WFM fla2021Useful Tips for Beginners and Intermediates in Middlegame and Endgame
Developed, castled, controlled the center... then came the big question: Now what? Check this post t…
NM Schadenfreude__gutDoubled pawns: in 14 flavours
Whether they are good or bad there is something a bit sinister about how doubled pawns are normally …
NM RyanVelez10 Pin Defenses
Are there reliable pin defenses?
FM MattyDPerrineThe 4 Questions Strong Players Ask on Every Move (That You Probably Skip)
A simple thinking system to reduce blunders and find better moves
TheOnoZoneI Hate Winning
Chess truly is eternal suffering.
NM Chess-NetworkMagnus Carlsen's English speaks to Hans Niemann
An Alpha Zero pawn is strong
NEXTOR001At what lichess rating in blitz/rapid can you expect to get the title
Chess titles have always been a kind of "quality mark" for a player, but how much do these prestigio…
GM GordimaBortnyk's Blitz Repertoire
How to get non-standard tricky opening positions?
LichessLichess Game of the Month: February '25
The steel king makes a Racing Kings-style run
oortcloud_oWhich openings are related?
simulating opening connectivity graphs with known techniques
IM JJPL03GOAT's Catalan - Classical Model Games
Hello dear chess lovers!
McieReverse Your Move Order! The same idea might just win
How often do you check for move order improvements?
GM GABUZYAN_CHESSMOOD