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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
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24 Dec 2022
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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…
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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
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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…
1 Oct 2021
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How to ask technical questions
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NoelStuder
Small Changes – Huge Results
Small changes will make a huge difference in your life. Sounds too good to be true?
13 Jun 2023
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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
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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
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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
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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…
7 Dec 2025
IM
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What I Learned from Spending 1,000+ Hours Writing an Opening Course
Reflections on a 2+ year journey (and 25+ year career) with the 3...Qa5 Scandinavian
21 Sept 2023
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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…
19 Oct 2025
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Music from Chess Moves
Hey, you may have used the pentatonic sound mode on Lichess. We're going to recreate some songs usin…
2 Sept 2023
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#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
28 Sept 2023
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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 …
27 Jul 2024
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"Secret" Things on Lichess You Didn't (Maybe) Know
Just want to share with some interesting functions on Lichess
22 Sept 2022
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How to build a big and great Lichess team?
There are a lot of ways to promote your team!
15 Mar 2022
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Shakespeare and Chess
Did the bard play the game of kings?
29 Dec 2025
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Chess boards rotated by 90 degrees and occurrences in other sports
This blog post is not about chess. Also, it is pretty stupid. Please, do only read it if you have th…
6 Jan 2022
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The Most Popular Perpetual Chess Podcast Episodes of 2021
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30 Oct 2023
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NoelStuder
Why You Should Avoid Grandmaster Advice (Sometimes)
“They are stronger than me, so I should listen to them” is something I hear often.
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