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29 Oct 2021
thibault
How to create a Lichess bot
Well, it depends. On you.
23 Sept 2022
NM
ZugAddict
I have an opinion about Hans Niemann
The world holds its collective breath
7 Sept 2023
GM
NoelStuder
7 Reasons Why You’re Not Improving at Chess
You aren’t improving at Chess despite your best efforts? You are not alone! Plateaus are a normal pa…
24 Dec 2022
GM
Durarbayli
Am I a “Chess Tourist”?
I am currently ranked the 177th chess player in the world with a rating of 2612, and two days ago pa…
13 Oct 2025
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Windows 10 is dead, switch to Linux!
LCC invites you to the world of Linux. Won't you accept, please?
27 Jul 2023
GM
NoelStuder
How to Stay Focused and Calm When You Have a Winning Position in Chess
Everybody knows the feeling. You are having a great position against a strong opponent and you start…
21 Aug 2023
GM
NoelStuder
Small Changes – Huge Results
Small changes will make a huge difference in your life. Sounds too good to be true?
1 Oct 2021
thibault
How to ask technical questions
Simple guidelines to get quick and actionable answers
13 Jun 2023
GM
NoelStuder
The Magic Of Self-Confidence
Some time ago I asked a young compatriot what goals he set for his career. A 17-year-old FM told me …
3 Jul 2023
GM
NoelStuder
How To Set Chess Goals And Achieve Them
I like to ask people what their goals are. It opens up interesting conversations. Some people actual…
7 Aug 2023
GM
NoelStuder
Eat Like A Champion – Nutrition In Chess
Nutrition is a vital factor for brain performance. Thus, it matters a lot when you think about perfo…
11 Sept 2023
GM
NoelStuder
Overcoming the ‘But I’m Unique’ Mentality in Chess Improvement
Last week I realized three things:
20 Mar 2023
GM
Durarbayli
The Gray Area of Chess: Unintentional Distractions by Opponent
Chess is often considered a stressful game, and many players can attest to this fact. However, the s…
21 Sept 2023
GM
NoelStuder
No More Excuses: Improve Your Chess Today!
Not enough time, no money, too old, bad memory. Those are just some of the most frequent excuses I h…
2 Sept 2023
IM
datajunkie
#28: Why isn't chess popular in Japan?
Overview of the past, present and future of the game in the Land of the Rising Sun
19 Oct 2025
Davis2010
Music from Chess Moves
Hey, you may have used the pentatonic sound mode on Lichess. We're going to recreate some songs usin…
28 Sept 2023
GM
NoelStuder
The Effort-Pain-Improvement Cycle in Chess: Why It’s Worth It
If Chess improvement was easy, everyone would be a Grandmaster. What makes improvement difficult is …
22 Sept 2022
CyberShredder
How to build a big and great Lichess team?
There are a lot of ways to promote your team!
15 Mar 2022
njswift
Shakespeare and Chess
Did the bard play the game of kings?
27 Jul 2024
FM
Statham_13
"Secret" Things on Lichess You Didn't (Maybe) Know
Just want to share with some interesting functions on Lichess
6 Jan 2022
NM
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The Most Popular Perpetual Chess Podcast Episodes of 2021
Which chess stories did people most enjoy hearing?
30 Oct 2023
GM
NoelStuder
Why You Should Avoid Grandmaster Advice (Sometimes)
“They are stronger than me, so I should listen to them” is something I hear often.
18 Oct 2025
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9 Best Chess Books of 2025
Best Chess Books published in 2025 and 2024 every chess player would benefit from reading. There’s a…
25 Oct 2025
IM
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CHESS RIDDLES THAT ARE FUN TO SOLVE
This blog is for minds that love creativity. I’d like to share a few fun chess riddles I enjoyed dur…
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