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19 Sept 2023
IM
mmsanchezchess
How to Beat Stronger Chess Players: Part 1
Hi everyone! I’m Max Gedajlovic, an International Master from Canada, and I’m planning on starting a…
25 Sept 2023
IM
mmsanchezchess
How to Beat Stronger Players: Part 2
Hi everyone! I’m back with the second part of my series on beating stronger opponents. In part 1 I t…
13 Jul 2023
GM
NoelStuder
Beginner Chess Strategy: 5 Must-Know Tips
Mastering Chess strategy is the non-plus ultra for many Chess players.
25 Aug 2025
Mcie
Finding miracle tactics even in check!
If you can find tactics here, you can find them anywhere
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…
2 May 2024
NM
Schadenfreude__gut
Doubled pawns: in 14 flavours
Whether they are good or bad there is something a bit sinister about how doubled pawns are normally …
6 Feb 2024
NM
RyanVelez
10 Pin Defenses
Are there reliable pin defenses?
29 Jun 2025
DrMid
The Stray Gambit.
How can cats teach us to use courage and hope?
23 Jan 2026
FM
MattyDPerrine
The 4 Questions Strong Players Ask on Every Move (That You Probably Skip)
A simple thinking system to reduce blunders and find better moves
7 Sept 2024
NM
Chess-Network
Magnus Carlsen's English speaks to Hans Niemann
An Alpha Zero pawn is strong
9 Jul 2026
FM
MattyDPerrine
Your Opponent Gives You a Gift Every Move (Most Players Never Open It)
Most players ask what their opponent is threatening. The better question is what their move stopped …
16 Nov 2023
TheOnoZone
I Hate Winning
Chess truly is eternal suffering.
2 Aug 2024
GM
Gordima
Bortnyk's Blitz Repertoire
How to get non-standard tricky opening positions?
16 Mar 2025
IM
JJPL03
GOAT's Catalan - Classical Model Games
Hello dear chess lovers!
6 Jan 2023
GM
Avetik_ChessMood
How to get better at chess: The 3-step formula and the secret sauce
Want to speed up your growth and have more fun? GM Avetik shares his 3-step chess improvement formul…
9 Jun 2025
Mcie
Reverse Your Move Order! The same idea might just win
How often do you check for move order improvements?
2 Sept 2023
GM
GABUZYAN_CHESSMOOD
Exchange, Distract, Destroy! The 3 Principles of Attack in Chess
Learn 3 important attacking principles in chess to override the opponent's defenses and finish off t…
21 Jan 2026
WFM
fla2021
6 Tips to Stop Throwing Won Positions in Chess
We’ve all been there: a winning position... and somehow it slips away. Chess is cruel, but the lesso…
7 Mar 2026
RuyLopez1000
Fischer vs Larsen: The Rivalry
Explore one of the Greatest Rivalries in the History of Chess
15 Feb 2024
NM
RyanVelez
Layered Analysis
What is the purpose of going over games?
9 Dec 2025
NM
Chess-Network
14-Year-Old Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus Breaks Into the World Top 50!!
A remarkable milestone for one of chess’s fastest-rising talents
15 Aug 2023
GM
GABUZYAN_CHESSMOOD
Weak Squares in Chess: Everything you need to know!
Getting better at exploiting weak squares improves your ability to win equal-looking positions. This…
20 Jan 2026
GM
DrAgnevstein
Fantastic Positional Queen Sacrifices - Part 1
Have you ever seen a positional queen sacrifice? If not, check out the following examples!
1 Nov 2022
GM
Avetik_ChessMood
A Secret Weapon for Handling Tough Positions and Bad Moods
Use this simple trick to handle bad moods and tough positions during a real game.
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