WuraolaABreaking Barriers one move at a time
Walking into the tournament hall, I quickly realized I was the only female player. Intimidating? Yes…
WFM fla2021How to Punish the Latvian Gambit as White
Latvian Gambit... with White!
OnTheQueensideEntire History of Women's Chess in Eight Tournaments (Part 2)
The present awaits!
scorpio08How I Won My First Classical Chess Tournament: Lessons from an Adult Improver
If you started playing serious chess as an adult, and you've ever dreamed of real improvement or ste…
GM NoelStuderChoosing the Right Chess Openings for Beginners – 3 Key Traits
I get often asked: “Are there any beginner-friendly chess openings you recommend?” Yes, there are. I…
GM NoelStuderA Guide to Successful 1:1 Chess Training
What 1:1 Chess Training is best? With a Chess Coach or a Chess Teacher?
LichessWCC 2024 Round 4: Ding and Gukesh Play a Perfect Game
GM Ding Liren surprised GM Gukesh D with a rare variation, but both he and Gukesh played with 100% a…
IM Lizard1Nakamura–Duda: An Immortal Game
This game started as an innocent Petrov, but one extraordinary move queen sacrifice turned Nakamura'…
SayChessClassicalHow to Become Good at Annotating Your Chess Games
8 Ideas to Improve Your Chess Annotations
GM NoelStuderHow To Beat Higher-Rated Opponents In Chess
Whenever I face a higher-rated opponent, I am going into the game ready to beat him. No passivity or…
NM MrPushwoodThe Lewis Flush
We've all had our frustrations with this bewitching game. But what would it take to make you chuck s…
LichessTitled Arenas Announcement — October to December 2026
Announcing our schedule for upcoming Titled Arenas!
LichessCandidates Round 2: Fireworks in Toronto, Tan Solidifies her Lead
Four decisive results in the Open and two in the Women's!
LichessCandidates Round 3: A Peaceful Round and Two Sibling Victories
Vaishali and Praggnanandhaa were the sole winners in what was an otherwise pretty tame round
GM DurarbayliGame of the Week XXXVI-Nepomniachtchi,Ian (2792) - Karjakin,Sergey (2758)
The "Berlin Wall” was used by Johannes Zukertort in the first World Championship match of 1886 witho…
LichessWCC 2024 Round 9: A Moral Victory for Ding
GM Gukesh D went for a Catalan sideline, but GM Ding Liren successfully sidestepped the opening prep…
LichessFIDE World Rapid and Blitz 2025: World’s Best Arrive in Doha
Qatar’s capital city, Doha, will host the best chess players in the world for the annual FIDE World …
NM MrPushwoodLESSONS: "How come they always play Kb1?"
I remember how this one used to annoy me when I was starting out. All the experts would say speed wa…
GM NoelStuderImprove Your Chess Tactics
Nearly a century ago Richard Teichmann proclaimed the famous “Chess is 99% tactics”. Even if that mi…
GM NoelStuderChess Blunder Check: Stop Hanging Pieces And Avoid Frustration
You play a great game, four hours of high focus and great moves. It feels like victory is just about…
LichessBled Chess Festival Online Qualifiers on Lichess
Your chance to qualify for the Bled Chess Festival
LichessWCC 2024 Round 8: A Double Advantage English
GM Ding Liren played an enterprising English Opening against GM Gukesh D today, and after both sides…
ElyneLeeI Went Full Berserk in the 24 Hour Marathon and something bizarre happened
What happens when you enter a bullet marathon with over 20k players, aiming for a top 500 trophy, an…
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