IM justiniano565How difficult for black are Fischer Random starting positions?
What humans and Stockfish think about it.
CkickyCheckIt's Finally Over
It has been over 7 months since I hit 2400.
mullerrj3 easy steps to help analyze your games
Playing without reviewing and analyzing your games is the slowest path to improvement.
IM datajunkieThe three pillars of tactical skill
Which one do you need to strengthen?
thibaultThe opening explorer now requires authentication
Anonymous requests to the opening explorer are no longer allowed. The explorer remains free and unli…
IM theScotFrench Defense: The "Dullest" of All Openings
A foray into the evolution of the French Defence
LichessLichess Game of the Month: January '26
A very rapid, positional attack
MradsomerEndgame Bootcamp 2: Part 3
A Perfect Storm
Ledger4545Lichess4545 Week 7 Update: Tangled Standings and Chat with a Fiber Artist
We look how the league is going and interview one of our league members.
ZendiScarRetrospective: Antichess in Amsterdam
Looking back at the years...
Dr_KiwiA humanlike playstyle chess bot for every level player?
Have you experienced wanting to play a chess bot to train yourself, but only found bots playing rand…
NDpatzerScience of Chess: Seeing moves with momentum over the board
Prediction is fundamental to how we see, and for strong players it's also part of what they see OTB.
JoshiAbhyudayMy First Ever Over The Board Tournament
I played my first ever otb chess tournament as a part of the annual inter-departmental sports meet, …
IM Lizard1Chasing the King Across the Board in King's Indian
This classical King’s Indian attack is so powerful that White’s king is driven from g1 to c3, and co…
NM b_6Calculation Techniques: Switching the Move Order
This post is about the calculation technique of "switching the move order" when you spot a tactical …
FM BuendiaChessBEST GAME OF 2026
With a positional rook sacrifice Jachym Nemec won a great endgame vs the top women in the world
NM VoicelessFeatherKeep Your Head in the Clouds
Exploring the optimal mindset for playing chess
HollowLeafNew Tool: ChessDB Explorer
Exploring positions with ChessDB
FM BuendiaChessPrague Masters Starts Amazing. R1 Analysis
Incredible way to start the tournament with 4/5 decisive games and the most expected clash between H…
FM MattyDPerrineWhat “Talent” Actually Means in Chess (It’s Not What You Think)
Talent exists but it's not what's holding you back.
MradsomerEndgame Bootcamp 2: Part 2
A dip into the waters of Rc1
RuyLopez1000Your Brainwaves Can Predict Whether You Win at Chess
Winners Adapt Their Theta Waves To Opponent Difficulty
JakeStateFarmFive Reasons Why You Should Try Atomic Chess
As I write this blog, lichess sees roughly 700,000 weekly blitz players, as opposed to just 10,000 w…
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