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16 Dec 2023
NM
Chess-Network
Carlsen fights Kramnik over d5
An interesting strategy
22 Nov 2025
Kevin_M06
Deep Analysis of Lichess Puzzles
Ahh... Lichess puzzles. Don't we love them?
19 Nov 2023
FM
CheckRaiseMate
How to Learn an Opening in 2023
Never forget your lines, feel confident going into the game, and spend less time on opening prep
7 Jun 2024
GM
Gordima
Jospem's Blitz Repertoire
How to get solid practical positions all the time?
28 Jun 2023
marcusbuffett
Which openings lead to the shortest games? What about the longest games?
I thought it would be sort of interesting to see which openings lead to the shortest games and which…
27 Aug 2024
GM
NoelStuder
Why system openings are bad for black
Many chess improvers love system openings. If you play the London, you can develop in nearly every g…
7 Jan 2024
Vatnos
Higher Quality Lemur Miniatures
Cleaner, meatier cuts that show the danger of this surprise weapon
13 Mar 2023
FM
CheckRaiseMate
The Best Move In Chess
Why you should think less and castle more
24 Dec 2025
IM
NikolaN98
Top 5 Mistakes You Should Avoid in Your Games
Improvement in chess doesn’t always come from learning more openings or memorizing longer lines, it …
22 Jun 2024
GM
Gordima
Naroditsky's Blitz Repertoire
How to get a MESS if you are a great tactical player?
24 May 2023
NM
Chess-Network
Bobby Fischer crushes 2-time Argentine Champion
How to turn a knight into an octopus
23 Dec 2024
CkickyCheck
Unusual Way To Attack The Caro-Kann
Played in only 1% of the games with second highest win rate
29 Aug 2022
GM
Avetik_ChessMood
Latvian Gambit | The Refutation
How do you beat the Latvian Gambit? Discover a powerful new continuation for White that gives them a…
7 Dec 2025
IM
Fins
What I Learned from Spending 1,000+ Hours Writing an Opening Course
Reflections on a 2+ year journey (and 25+ year career) with the 3...Qa5 Scandinavian
10 Dec 2025
tolius
Antichess: 1. e3 Wins for White in #79
The title of this blog is a reference to the 2016 article by Mark Watkins, “Losing Chess: 1. e3 wins…
27 Oct 2025
CkickyCheck
There Are No Good Anti-Scandinavians
You must accept the Scandi!
6 Dec 2024
FM
Hurburt
Why is Gukesh avoiding the French?
A post about the Ding - Gukesh match
18 Oct 2025
NoseKnowsAll
Introducing "Morphy Simulator"
The best way to learn the fundamentals of chess strategy from Morphy's games
3 Jul 2024
GM
NoelStuder
Why You Shouldn't Train Like Grandmasters
You might have heard that you should be training differently from a Grandmaster. But why is that?
31 Oct 2023
FM
mizant83
Tartakower Caro-Kann - structured approach (video lesson)
A brief overview of the main points for Black
21 Jul 2023
oortcloud_o
How long is an opening?
A new approach on where opening ends
10 Jan 2023
NM
Chess-Network
Ding Liren destroys Lu Shanglei’s kingside in 24 moves
China's #1 plays inspiring chess
11 Dec 2023
GM
Gordima
Hikaru's Blitz Repertoire Part II
Your support made the second part possible!
1 Feb 2023
NM
Chess-Network
Pillsbury wins with the Pillsbury Attack in 26 moves
The queen is king on h3
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