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Hi all,

I would like to introduce the Lichess Elite Database: https://database.nikonoel.fr/

I filtered all (standard) games from lichess to only keep games by players rated 2400+ against players rated 2200+, excluding bullet games.

I believe that the database might be useful for players who want to be up to date on the latest theoretical novelties as strong players test their discoveries online. Another potential use for this database is to see how strong opponents would face your openings in practice.

I hope you enjoy it!

FAQ

Q: How to use these files?
A: Import them into the database software of your choice such as chessbase or scid. I have tested the files with scid but not with any other software.

Q: Why aren’t the clock times included?
A: To save space.

Q: Why aren’t the URLs of the games included?
A: lichess stores the URLs of the games in the “Site” tag. Unfortunately scid has a limit on the number of different sites which can be stored in a database which is reached pretty fast if each game has its own site. I decided to delete the URLs to be able to use the files in scid. From June 2020 I kept the URLs under a new tag called “LichessURL”.

Q: Why would I need to download this database if the lichess explorer has the same games?
A: The lichess explorer is great for ad-hoc checking where you went wrong in a game but its inherent restrictions (currently you can only see the top 4 games in a particular position) doesn’t make it as useful as a downloadable database for in-depth opening and middlegame preparation.

Q: I have a comment or suggestion – how do I contact you?
A: Feel free to message me at https://lichess.org/@/nikonoel

Hi all, I would like to introduce the Lichess Elite Database: https://database.nikonoel.fr/ I filtered all (standard) games from lichess to only keep games by players rated 2400+ against players rated 2200+, excluding bullet games. I believe that the database might be useful for players who want to be up to date on the latest theoretical novelties as strong players test their discoveries online. Another potential use for this database is to see how strong opponents would face your openings in practice. I hope you enjoy it! FAQ Q: How to use these files? A: Import them into the database software of your choice such as chessbase or scid. I have tested the files with scid but not with any other software. Q: Why aren’t the clock times included? A: To save space. Q: Why aren’t the URLs of the games included? A: lichess stores the URLs of the games in the “Site” tag. Unfortunately scid has a limit on the number of different sites which can be stored in a database which is reached pretty fast if each game has its own site. I decided to delete the URLs to be able to use the files in scid. From June 2020 I kept the URLs under a new tag called “LichessURL”. Q: Why would I need to download this database if the lichess explorer has the same games? A: The lichess explorer is great for ad-hoc checking where you went wrong in a game but its inherent restrictions (currently you can only see the top 4 games in a particular position) doesn’t make it as useful as a downloadable database for in-depth opening and middlegame preparation. Q: I have a comment or suggestion – how do I contact you? A: Feel free to message me at https://lichess.org/@/nikonoel

nikonoel

PS: I created a Team to let you know each month when the latest Lichess Elite Database is out:

https://lichess.org/team/lichess-elite-database

PS: I created a Team to let you know each month when the latest Lichess Elite Database is out: https://lichess.org/team/lichess-elite-database

clutchnutz

This is truly great! Thanks. Would love to see a comprehensive database that includes chess dot com & ICC master games along with the chessbase master database of historical OTB games.

PAA

Amazing resource