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14 Sept 2025
FM
Reynold9402
Todo lo que deberías saber sobre la memorización en la Apertura III
Este artículo continúa la serie sobre la Memorización de Aperturas. Todos los artículos son adaptaci…
13 Sept 2025
Lichess
FIDE Grand Swiss R9: 4-Way Tie in Open, Kateryna Lagno in Sole Lead in Women’s
Three more players joined Blübaum in the lead: GM Alireza Firouzja, who won against GM Nihal Sarin, …
12 Sept 2025
CkickyCheck
Playing My Own Novelty
I played a novelty I've found myself against a stronger opponent!
11 Sept 2025
Lichess
FIDE Grand Swiss R7: Blübaum & Sarin Lead, Vaishali Sole Leader in Women's
GM Matthias Blübaum and GM Nihal Sarin share the lead after defeating GM Parham Maghsoodloo and GM A…
10 Sept 2025
Lichess
Grand Swiss R6: 5 Players Chase Parham in Open, Lagno and Vaishali Sole Leaders
GM Parham Maghsoodloo retains the lead, with 5 players in the chasing pack, while GM Kateryna Lagno …
10 Sept 2025
SahilGarg
The Magnus Carlsen Paradox: Greatness, Ego, and Blind Followers.
Magnus Carlsen is undeniably one of the greatest chess players of all time. His peak dominance, crea…
9 Sept 2025
danjlwex
Path-tracing a 3D Chessboard
The algorithms behind the fancy rendering for my interactive 3D chessboard web page
9 Sept 2025
Chess_Gaffer
My Coach fell for this Sneaky Opening Trap
Strong players don’t play opening traps. Some players consider it insulting, while others simply kno…
8 Sept 2025
Lichess
FIDE Grand Swiss R5: Parham Keeps Gap in Grim Day for Top, 4-Way Tie in Women's
The tournament leader, GM Parham Maghsoodloo, won against GM Richard Rapport, while the chasing pack…
7 Sept 2025
Lichess
FIDE Grand Swiss R4: Parham Still in Sole Lead, Lagno Joins Vaishali at the Top
GM Parham Maghsoodloo remains the sole leader in the Open, while GM Kateryna Lagno joins GM Vaishali…
7 Sept 2025
CkickyCheck
Gambiting a piece against a Titled Player
It finally happened! I got to try out a move never played before against a stronger opponent!
6 Sept 2025
Lichess
FIDE Grand Swiss R3: Maghsoodloo and Vaishali Emerge as Sole Leaders
GMs Parham Maghsoodloo and Vaishali Rameshbabu lead their sections with 3/3, scoring convincing wins…
5 Sept 2025
Lichess
FIDE Grand Swiss R2: 3-Way Tie for 1st in Open, Badelka & Vaishali Lead Women's
GM Anton Demchenko, GM Alireza Firouzja, and GM Parham Maghsoodloo lead the Open with 2/2, while IM …
4 Sept 2025
Lichess
FIDE Grand Swiss 2025 R1: Gukesh, Firouzja Win As Muzychuk and Tan Falter
In the Open, the top 10 boards did not see any upsets, while in the Women's, it was a brutal day for…
4 Sept 2025
tpr
Sinquefield Cup 2025
The Sinquefield Cup was played at Saint Louis from 18 to 27 August 2025. So won the playoffs before …
2 Sept 2025
Lichess
FIDE Grand Swiss 2025: Preview
With GM Praggnanandhaa R, GM Arjun Erigaisi, and world champion GM Gukesh D in the Open, as well as …
1 Sept 2025
FM
jeffforever
Interview with GM Christopher Noe alias gravereaper - Lichess streamer & coach
Get to know the 29-year-old GM, who likes to play in strong tournaments on a regular basis
31 Aug 2025
StephaneLam
August 2025 – Chess Progress Recap
August 2025 – Chess Progress Recap
29 Aug 2025
flash3s
Maintaining composure in OTB tournaments
Something I struggled with for a while (and many of you might, too)!
28 Aug 2025
IM
nikhildixit
Tournament Review: Abu Dhabi Masters 2025
Chess Tourist
23 Aug 2025
Rabbit_on_theViolin
2 rooks or a queen?
A very common situation: two rooks against a queen, it depends on the position, let’s dive in to it!
20 Aug 2025
WFM
fla2021
How to Climb from 1600 to 1800: Four Coaches Share Their Experience!
Stuck at 1600? Four titled coaches (WFM, FM, IM & GM) share their secrets to reaching 1800, clear, p…
19 Aug 2025
NM
Chess-Network
Praggnanandhaa Outplays Gukesh to Rise to World #3! | 2025 Sinquefield Cup
A battle in the Nimzo-Indian
18 Aug 2025
OnTheQueenside
August Top 25 Women's Rankings: Zhu Jiner to No. 2, Divya back on the rise!
All eyes on the Candidates spots.
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