GM Avetik_ChessMoodOstrich syndrome and the tale of 3 Grandmasters
Have you heard of the Ostrich Syndrome? Through a tale of 3 GMs, you’ll understand what it is, how i…
GM Avetik_ChessMoodChess isn’t for the Weak
Don't let heartbreaking losses stop you from achieving your chess goals.
NM MrPushwoodCan You Find the Mate in 4 That Smyslov Missed?
Perhaps my favorite chess book of 'em all is this collection of Smitty's. I've long been envious of …
LichessLichess Game of the Month: April '25
A rich Sveshnikov game
jk_182Using LC0's WDL to Analyze Games
I always like to look at the analysis graph of a chess game. It gives a nice overview of how the gam…
FM CheckRaiseMateLearning From The World Championship
What club players can take away from the key moments in the match
FM CheckRaiseMateWhy Chess Books Don't Work
Books are the traditional way to pass on chess knowledge. How helpful are they really?
GM NoelStuderNo More Excuses: Improve Your Chess Today!
Not enough time, no money, too old, bad memory. Those are just some of the most frequent excuses I h…
LichessLichess Game of the Month: June '26
A queen sacrifice — with check!
LichessLichess Game of the Month: October '24
Crushing the Sicilian Defence with the Smith-Morra Gambit
LichessLichess Game of the Month: January 24
Detailed GOTM study by IM lovlas
IM mmsanchezchessLevel up Your Endgames Part 1: The Importance of a Single File
Hey all! Today I'll be starting a new series on important endgame ideas that knowing will level up y…
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…
IM theScot50 Shades of Blunders
A post about why blunders happen to all of us, even though they shouldn't.
SayChessClassicalIs Chess Culture Important for Improving at Chess?
Should we really ignore all books written before 2000?
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 mmsanchezchessLevel up your endgames Part 2: The Strengths and Weaknesses of the Minor Pieces
Hi Everyone! I’m back with the second part of my series on leveling up your endgame play. In my firs…
FM MattyDPerrineWhat Every Chess School Got Right (And What You Can Steal From Each One)
Five training philosophies from five different countries. You don't need to be from any of them to u…
IM nikhildixitHow to Play Against Sicilian Defense?
Guide for 800-2000 rated players
FM CheckRaiseMateWhat's The Point Of Studying The Endgame?
And, does blitz help you improve?
NM Chess-NetworkBobby Fischer crushes Chilean Chess Champion in 23 moves | 1960
Fischer welcomes International Master Letelier's pawn into his house
WIM RanchoWangdu"All Izz Well": Overcoming Negative Emotions on and off the Chessboard
Chess is more than just a game—it’s an emotional journey filled with highs and lows. In my career as…
NM Chess-NetworkWesley So’s brilliant tactical idea
18...e4 is not best by test
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