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Recognizing Patterns in Atomic Chess: Part 2

Much of atomic can be boiled down to one part of the game: openings. But are openings really all abo…IM Neimar24

Choosing the Right Openings with Black: Structures, Style, and Practical Chess

In this article, we will take a practical look at how to build a reliable and sustainable Black repe…IM MatBobula

How to Think in Critical Positions?

What should you do when the opening is over? That is the moment where many games are decided. There …IM justiniano565

Non human openings V

Flanks attacks IIDefensa FrancesaIM SergioMinero

El ADN de la Defensa Francesa en 2025: ¿Qué podemos aprender de la Élite?

¿Sigue siendo la Tarrasch una variante 'segura'? Descubre cómo el análisis con motores de nube y las…shipwreck2026

The GothamChess Blitz Repertoire

Strike swiftly with the internet's chess teacher's trademark blitz weapons.Marlonc

THINK blog Volume 2 Chapter 19

To everything turn turn turnbroiledlemming

My Problem with the Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings

A criticism of the modern state of opening identification codes, and why the ECO kinda sucks.Black plays Nxe4! in the Four Knights fork trick.noahlz

You got the "fork trick"...now what?

Strategies as Black from an equal position.FM Reynold9402

Descubra cómo crear sus propias novedades teóricas II

Este artículo continúa la serie sobre la Preparación de Aperturas. Todos los artículos son adaptacio…OnePunggol

Using Math and Stockfish to find the sharpest Opening Lines

A simple method to find sharpest (sensible) opening lines with Math, Python, and Stockfish, and nice…NM VoicelessFeather

What's Going on With 1. a3!?

Is this the state of modern theory?InvictusTiger

Como vencer al Gambito Milner-Barry

=)chess board with bullets as piecesboyo1991

Intentional Chess Theory

An approach to principles and heuristics based bullet chessVisualizing the Italian Game: A Data-Driven Decision Tree ApproachMyChessPosters

Visualizing the Italian Game: A Data-Driven Decision Tree Approach

Tired of memorizing move sequences that you forget under game pressure? This guide explores the Ital…Noobmasterplayer123

The Practice Problem

In theory I'm good at practiceflash3s

How you can stop sucking at KOTH

A comprehensive guide on improving your KOTH gameCaseyReese

On the Center and Development

Old-School Instruction by Aron NimzowitschGetDiscombobulated

Novelty Piece Sac against the Jobava London!

...An exciting, engine approved repertoire including a piece sacrifice against the Jobava London!IM justiniano565

Non human 960 openings IV

Flanks attacks ILittleSoapBubble

KID - Rapport's Knight Sacrifice in the Sämisch!

This knight sacrifice in the Sämisch might generate a new trend!White plays Nxf7?!noahlz

Another Completely Unsound Gambit

Really, who's teaching this stuff?GM Craze

The Best 1.e4 Openings For White Below 1600

Discover the most effective ways to play 1.e4 below 1600 on Lichess!IM Neimar24

Building a Repertoire with the White Pieces: Practical Guidelines for Long-Term

In this article, we will break down the key principles behind building a reliable White repertoire: …