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1 Oct 2024
HollowLeaf
Chessboard Magic: October 2024 Update (Halloween)
Hello, chess lovers! After spending close to 520 hours of coding and continuous development on Chess…
4 Dec 2023
GM
NoelStuder
Mastering Chess Puzzles
The Comprehensive Guide to Effective Problem Solving
18 Jan 2026
RuyLopez1000
Why Are People Good At Chess?
The Rise and Fall of Chunks
2 Mar 2024
IM
nikhildixit
20 Best Chess Books for Advanced Players
Best chess books recommendations for 1800+ Players
29 Dec 2022
TheOnoZone
Your (2024) Chess Study Plan
I have achieved the dream of every Adult Improver: the perfect chess study plan.
3 Jul 2024
WFM
fla2021
Key points and Plans in the Italian Opening
Learn How to Play the Italian Opening by Focusing on Key Points and the Games Shared in This Post
16 Jul 2024
NM
MrPushwood
Can 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 …
7 May 2024
Tobs40
Why a reachable position can have at most 218 playable moves
I hope that the title is unambiguous enough now and I wholeheartedly apologize to all the people who…
9 Oct 2023
IM
mmsanchezchess
Level 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…
19 Jul 2022
Forhavu
Record-Breaking Puzzles on Lichess
Test your tactical skills in this collection of puzzle rarities and curiosities!
30 Nov 2023
LM
Assios
Advent of Chess: Solve problems and win a chessboard signed by Magnus Carlsen
Solve chess problems every day of advent, and win a chessboard signed by Magnus Carlsen!
4 Jun 2025
WFM
fla2021
Useful Tips for Beginners and Intermediates in Middlegame and Endgame
Developed, castled, controlled the center... then came the big question: Now what? Check this post t…
25 Aug 2025
Mcie
Finding miracle tactics even in check!
If you can find tactics here, you can find them anywhere
27 Mar 2026
ashtonanderson
Announcing maiachess.com
A new chess platform powered by Maia-3, our latest human-like chess AI.
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 …
24 Jan 2025
dirkster99
The Vukovic Mating Pattern
Another puzzle theme generated from lichess.org data
9 Jun 2025
Mcie
Reverse Your Move Order! The same idea might just win
How often do you check for move order improvements?
11 Mar 2025
WFM
fla2021
The Greek Gift sacrifice: good sacrifices and bad sacrifices
In this post we will discuss he famous Bishop Sacrifice on h7, a classic attacking pattern!
8 Mar 2024
CM
Kingscrusher-YouTube
The importance of Chess Visualisation skills
Reminders abound for the importance of chess visualisation skills
9 Jan 2025
Mcie
The Elegant Cross Pin
Where Tactics meet Art!
8 Nov 2023
ambrona
Vampires in Chess II - The Chase
Join me in the chase of vampires. There are more of them than we could imagine!
29 Mar 2024
IM
nikhildixit
20 Best Chess Books for Intermediate Players
Are you looking to improve your game in chess? There are many chess books out there that can help yo…
18 Feb 2026
GM
DrAgnevstein
Shocking King Moves
Considering unusual king moves in the middlegame is almost impossible for most players. Our minds ar…
14 Sept 2025
CM
akiba182
Wearing your chess seat belt : An important safety measure to prevent blunders!
In chess, the secret weapon isn't just your next move...it's the move your opponent wishes you never…
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