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14 Sept 2025
SahdFaizal
How to Think in Horde
I started playing Horde in late 2021; I am currently rated ≈ 2270+. This is a single, extensive guid…
14 Sept 2025
CM
akiba182
Wearing your chess seat belt : An important safety measure to prevent blunders!
In chess, the secret weapon isn't just your next move...it's the move your opponent wishes you never…
14 Sept 2025
FM
Reynold9402
Todo lo que deberías saber sobre la memorización en la Apertura III
Este artículo continúa la serie sobre la Memorización de Aperturas. Todos los artículos son adaptaci…
13 Sept 2025
IM
Lizard1
A Beautiful Bishop Sacrifice That Wins Instantly
I've just stumbled upon a game between two grandmaster where one bishop sacrifice completely turned …
13 Sept 2025
BigBrainChess_08
Mathematics in Chess - Combinatorics
Maths and chess are very interwoven, and there are several examples of this. Learn about one such ex…
10 Sept 2025
IM
Lizard1
Why 0+6 Blitz Might Be the Most Underrated Time Control
Most people never really explore any unconventional time controls, but in this blog I'll attempt to …
6 Sept 2025
NilssonSchmilsson
The board, the pieces and the moves as elements of a relational space
A geographer's view on the game of chess
6 Sept 2025
Onion_Baba
Improve | Bangalore Chess Club: Winners and Lessons from the Week #1
Hey folks, Time for a quick update from the group. We have some standouts, some lessons learned, and…
4 Sept 2025
MeWantCookieMobile
Can GhatGPT help you learn chess and prepare for serious games?
I tested ChatGPT to see if it would be a good study buddy in a coach like format.
3 Sept 2025
danbock
Preventing counterplay is hard to do
How to tackle the seemingly impossible task of proving your opponent has no good moves
1 Sept 2025
FM
ubdip
Bishop vs Rook: Why They Differ in Value
It isn't all black and white
31 Aug 2025
BigBrainChess_08
Bullet Tricks #2 - Stalemate Tricks
Learn how to go SLP-mode and save 1/2 a point.
31 Aug 2025
RuyLopez1000
Gukesh: The Triumph
Relive Gukesh's Journey to Chess's Highest Peak
30 Aug 2025
RuyLopez1000
Grand Swiss Information
Everything you need to know about the upcoming Grand Swiss tournament.
29 Aug 2025
CoolMajesticSardine
The Ultimate Tried and True Method for Insanely Fast Improvement for Beginners
As said in title
29 Aug 2025
flash3s
Maintaining composure in OTB tournaments
Something I struggled with for a while (and many of you might, too)!
28 Aug 2025
Ib0R37M_STJ
1972 World Chess Championship: Spassky vs Fischer
Chess is much more than a board game; it is a sport, a science, and an art that has captivated milli…
28 Aug 2025
IM
Lizard1
Which Way To Go With The King (a pawn endgame)
Pay attention as this is a very instructive pawn endgame where it's important to stop and choose the…
25 Aug 2025
Mcie
Finding miracle tactics even in check!
If you can find tactics here, you can find them anywhere
21 Aug 2025
IM
HelloItsDmitri
How should we play middlegames with opposite coloured bishops?
For many people, opposite coloured bishops mean that a draw is the likely outcome of the game. Lets …
20 Aug 2025
Sport64sqs
64SQRS OTBS – August 2025: Bullet Recap & Freestyle Preview
A New Month, A New Chapter
20 Aug 2025
kabooza16
The 4.8 Pawn Swing: Pragg's Missed Endgame Win - Superbet Croatia Rapid 2025
In this complex endgame between Firouzja and Praggnanandhaa at the Superbet Croatia Rapid tournament…
19 Aug 2025
DeepLies
Chess Analytics Revealed: How I Discovered My Hidden Strengths and Weaknesses
What happens when you stop guessing and start measuring? I was stuck in endless rating swings until …
17 Aug 2025
lLeal
APERTURAS: Sé las reglas...Y ahora, ¿ qué hago?
"Un mal plan es mejor que no tener ningún plan", Frank Marshall.
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