TotalNoob69The REAL value of chess pieces
... according to Stockfish
LichessEnding the Boycott
Lichess has resumed cooperation with Saint Louis Chess Club after positive changes, but will maintai…
OnTheQueensideHow many women have beaten super-GMs?
It's happened over 50 times!
LichessTitled Arena Announcement(s)
Announcing our schedule for upcoming Titled Arenas!
LichessLichess Game of the Month: April '25
A rich Sveshnikov game
DrMidThe Stray Gambit.
How can cats teach us to use courage and hope?
WFM fla2021Useful Tips for Beginners and Intermediates in Middlegame and Endgame
Developed, castled, controlled the center... then came the big question: Now what? Check this post t…
FM CheckRaiseMateYes, There's Luck in Chess
Here's what you can do about it
McieReverse Your Move Order! The same idea might just win
How often do you check for move order improvements?
FM Zig_Zag_Zug_ZwangI BEAT A SUPER-GM!! | Day #1 of World Rapid & Blitz Team Championship
When my friend Tim first suggested we play the World Rapid and Blitz Team Championship together, it …
IM HelloItsDmitriWhy are tactics critical for chess improvement at all levels?
Tatics are what win games at the beginnings of our chess journey. However, the stronger we get, the …
NM visualdennisAnnouncing the Crazyhouse World Championship 2025
An Overview of Tournament Format, Schedule and Prizes
FM mizant83What Beginners Get Wrong About Learning Chess
This post may be interesting primarily to complete beginners, or to those who are just starting thei…
ChessMonitor_StatsEngine-Powered Opening Explorer
Opening explorers show what’s popular. Engine shows what’s best. What if we combine both?
jk_182Is Carlsen better after losing a game?
Looking at Carlsen's score based on the previous result
DaBassieCan I random walk myself to 2300?
Instead of relying on actual skill, I wondered whether random rating fluctuations are sufficient to …
nikonoelReaching 2000 FIDE - a matter of luck?
My experience at the grenke open - the biggest tournament of the world.
Ledger4545John Bartholomew arrives to Lichess LoneWolf league, people lose their minds
Get out of the water, Fins is ready to get you.
NM isaackaitoConfidence: It’s Not Just About Playing Well... It’s About Believing You Can
How to stop letting one bad move ruin your whole game
CM ved1703How to Bounce Back After a Tough Loss: 5 Tips for Recovering and Moving Forward
Bouncing back after a tough loss just got easier!
IM HelloItsDmitriConfirmation Bias - What is it, and how does it apply to chess?
Confirmation Bias is one of the more than a hundred cognitive biases that human brains are victims o…
BTRex2010Is Playing Blindfold Chess Worth It?
Can blindfold chess improve your game or is it just some party trick?
achjaGambits for U2000 players, part 1
Now that I got lots of U2000 rated followers I'd like to share some unusual gambits for you ...
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