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1 Jan 2026
GetDiscombobulated
Novelty Piece Sac against the Jobava London!
...An exciting, engine approved repertoire including a piece sacrifice against the Jobava London!
28 Dec 2024
CkickyCheck
Sacriface a Piece Against The Caro-Kann
In this post I'll show you an interesting (and kinda rare) idea against the Classical Variation of t…
28 Mar 2022
NM
FischyVishy
Nakamura's Secret Weapon Against the Réti Opening - Introduction (Part 1)
In this series of articles, we will deeply analyze a very interesting and novel setup that Hikaru Na…
20 Feb 2025
NDpatzer
Science of Chess: Can you tell an easy puzzle from a tough one?
What makes some chess puzzles more difficult than others? Can strong players tell how hard a puzzle …
15 Feb 2024
NM
RyanVelez
Layered Analysis
What is the purpose of going over games?
7 Mar 2026
RuyLopez1000
Fischer vs Larsen: The Rivalry
Explore one of the Greatest Rivalries in the History of Chess
19 Dec 2024
CkickyCheck
The Worst Knight In Chess
Literally the worst knight you will ever see...
17 Nov 2023
NM
Chess-Network
Ding Liren defeats Caruana with the Caro-Kann
An aesthetic ending
9 Dec 2025
NM
Chess-Network
14-Year-Old Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus Breaks Into the World Top 50!!
A remarkable milestone for one of chess’s fastest-rising talents
20 Jan 2026
GM
DrAgnevstein
Fantastic Positional Queen Sacrifices - Part 1
Have you ever seen a positional queen sacrifice? If not, check out the following examples!
5 Apr 2026
xander333
This is how much ELO you are losing in the opening
Combining stockfish evaluations with Lichess's winning chances allows us to derive an exact amount o…
17 Jun 2023
NM
Chess-Network
Mikhail Tal blasts Bobby Fischer with the Najdorf
The d5-battle
1 Aug 2023
Lichess
Lichess Game of the Month: June 23
Outstanding checkmate to win!
2 Jul 2026
Lichess
Lichess Game of the Month: May '26
A stunning three queens game
25 Oct 2025
micshafes
Chess Memory - An opening explorer for Danya's speedrun games
A project built to honor Daniel Naroditsky’s incredible speedrun series
23 Mar 2025
NDpatzer
Science 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 …
30 Apr 2024
IM
nikhildixit
How to Counter Caro Kann Defense?
Best guide for beginners to play against Caro Kann
2 Nov 2025
Lichess
Lichess Game of the Month: September '25
A picturesque double bishop checkmate destroys the Levitsky Attack
20 Sept 2023
oortcloud_o
Tell me the elo!
Rank the players A, B and C in the comments
5 Oct 2024
NM
Chess-Network
Leela's Wing Gambit checkmates Grandmaster without a knight
Who needs a queen knight?
13 Aug 2026
IM
Lizard1
He Refused To Develop a Single Piece For 17 Moves
In this game, White played 17 consecutive pawn moves before developing a single piece, which led to …
30 Mar 2024
Lichess
Lichess Game of the Month: February 24
Detailed GOTM study by FischyVishy
2 Nov 2023
GM
NoelStuder
Grandmaster Tips To Perform When You Are Not Feeling Great
We all know these days. You sleep badly, are sick, have a migraine, or have any other physical probl…
9 Jan 2025
Mcie
The Elegant Cross Pin
Where Tactics meet Art!
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