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8 Jul 2024
NM
FischyVishy
Mikhail Tal Sacrifices a Queen for Art - HCWMTS Part 5
Many pundits claim that Mikhail Tal's sacrifices were objectively quite unsound, but how true is thi…
25 Mar 2024
NDpatzer
Science of Chess - Eyetracking, board vision, and expertise (Part 1 of 2)
Looking for the best move involves, well...looking. How do players move their eyes during a game and…
4 Dec 2021
CM
Kingscrusher-YouTube
World Chess Championship 2021 Game 6 || Longest ever World Chess Champ. game
"I keep on fighting as long as my opponent can make a mistake.”- Emanuel Lasker
1 Dec 2025
dirkster99
The Blind Swine mate and Corner mate
2 new puzzle themes and tips on sustainable training with puzzles
22 Nov 2024
mullerrj
How to improve in chess- for beginners through intermediate!
What phase of the game do you need to improve upon?
31 Jul 2024
Jagulep
Winning With "Arrogant" Chess Moves
It is fun to win with arrogance
2 Jan 2026
FM
Sibelius_92
"The Macedonian Problemist" (2025)
Mi primer final artístico (2011) publicadado en la revista "The Macedonian Problemist"
15 Jun 2025
NM
AustinL0926
7 Day Tactics Challenge: Day 1 (Beginner)
A 7 day tactics challenge that gets harder each day!
22 Jun 2025
paunchypawn
Luckier against 2233 – or tougher?
For some reason, it's crushing the Pirc again
24 Dec 2025
ElyneLee
30 Days of Puzzle Racer: The Challenge That Made Me Feel Weaker
Last year, I did a 30-day challenge to gain 100 blitz rating points without studying. It worked, and…
8 May 2022
FM
Saqochess
Top 15 Trap in Chess
Opening traps in chess are fun when the opponent runs into them. This shows how quickly a game of ch…
21 Jan 2025
ebk1976
9 of My Favorite Mate in 2 Positions
Brilliant puzzles you will hopefully enjoy.
23 Mar 2025
BigBrainChess_08
Petroff Defense Opening Traps
Learn how to punish your opponent in the Petroff as white if they choose to play dubiously.
16 Feb 2026
CkickyCheck
Declining the Declined Nimzowitsch
The Colorado looks like too much, but it's OTB certified:)
29 Jun 2026
paunchypawn
Facing the unexpected in the Panov: 5... Qc7!?
No matter your repertoire, the unexpected is lurking out there
11 Sept 2026
MEGALODON777hs
Rounding up the first week of the GCL - All the games you need to know
Looking at some key games from the 2026 edition of the Global Chess League in Bengaluru, India
4 Apr 2026
IM
Lizard1
White Played a Ponziani Masterpiece — and Still Lost
A grandmaster was strategically busted out of the Ponziani, down a full rook, and seemingly on the v…
18 Nov 2025
dirkster99
On a Railroad between Triangle and Kill Box Mate
The Triangle Puzzle Theme is available
31 Aug 2026
Fire-work
I found all records in Leela's games (including sacrifices) + 180 !! puzzles
What is the maximum number of sacrifices in a row that Leela has played? You might be surprised, but…
13 Apr 2025
CkickyCheck
My (Former) Brilliant Moves Record
No stalemate tricks, no expoliting the algorithm. Simply 5 brilliant moves in one game
26 Jan 2026
IM
CSB7
The day Kramnik accused me of cheating
February 13th in 2024 wasn't just an ordinary Tuesday for me. Not because I had a pretty decent Titl…
19 Sept 2026
The_Knightmare_Bro
In 2019 Magnus Carlsen played a masterpiece.
Carlsen vs Rapport, 2019
22 Jul 2024
NM
FischyVishy
Tal Forces a Queen Sacrifice and Hunts Some Kings - HCWMTS Part 6
Many pundits claim that Mikhail Tal's sacrifices were objectively quite unsound, but how true is thi…
29 Mar 2023
GM
GABUZYAN_CHESSMOOD
The Skewer Tactic explained by a Grandmaster!
Everything about the skewer tactic: from what it is, how it works to how to get out of it, and more!
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