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2 Apr 2026
WGM
jovanaeric
Confidential Chess Files: Bishop
Following our two-week schedule, we meet again to continue the personified stories of each chess pie…
1 Apr 2026
khoigambit12345
My childlish chess styles...
I used to play like that, but now I don't play.
31 Mar 2026
NM
Chess-Network
Caruana vs Nakamura — Round 1 of FIDE Candidates 2026
83 moves and nearly 6 hours
30 Mar 2026
IM
JJPL03
TRADING - 20+ Ch. Lessons by IM Jerzy Jesus
Hi Chess Improvers, I know how difficult it is to improve at chess. Therefore, even though this Know…
29 Mar 2026
IM
Lizard1
The Most Instructive Positional Idea I’ve Seen in Years
A bishop trade that looks completely voluntary turns into a long-term positional squeeze that Black …
29 Mar 2026
RuyLopez1000
Instructive Attack: A Sliced King
How to punish your opponent for not castling.
28 Mar 2026
FM
Reynold9402
Pragg's final step towards the world title: The games that brought him here.
The series continues to properly introduce each of the candidates.
28 Mar 2026
basso01
Como jogar a formação do porco-espinho e surpreender no meio-jogo
Uma estrutura bem compreendida pode mudar sua forma de jogar e acelerar sua evolução.
27 Mar 2026
FM
Reynold9402
Anish Giri revitalized. From the ELO slump to the hunt for Gukesh
The series continues to properly introduce each of the candidates.
27 Mar 2026
FM
Reynold9402
A young man with a classic style
The series continues to properly introduce each of the candidates.
26 Mar 2026
IM
Lizard1
A Bold Bishop Sacrifice in Blitz
Black delays castling, launches a kingside pawn storm, and sacrifices their bishop in a position tha…
26 Mar 2026
GM
Durarbayli
What Is Your Worst Blunder?
The chess world was surprised to see a Grandmaster blundering mate in one in an advantageous positio…
26 Mar 2026
RuyLopez1000
Instructive Endgame: One Pawn vs Bishop
How to draw a losing position tutorial.
25 Mar 2026
FM
Reynold9402
Everyone's favorite: A modern Kortchnoi seeking to change his history
The series continues to properly introduce each of the candidates.
23 Mar 2026
FM
Reynold9402
Concrete by Nature: Sindarov's path to the crown
The second article in a short series, dedicated to each of the 2026 Candidates, prior to the start o…
23 Mar 2026
basso01
Quer chegar aos 2000 de rating? Pare de cometer esse erro no meio-jogo
Um conceito simples, prático e decisivo para quem quer sair da estagnação no xadrez.
23 Mar 2026
IM
nikhildixit
Slow Growth in Chess: The Truth Most People Don’t Want to Hear
Slow Growth
23 Mar 2026
FM
Reynold9402
The throne in the crosshairs: Wei Yi's tactics storm the Candidates Tournament.
The first article in a short series, dedicated to each of the 2026 Candidates, prior to the start of…
22 Mar 2026
MysticalMoon
Masters Unmasked: Confessions of a WGM, CM, and NM️
Triple Threat Alert! With this fantastic trio, we’re journeying into their minds, behind their ratin…
22 Mar 2026
flash3s
How you should build your repertoire
A level-based approach to selecting and learning your openings
21 Mar 2026
IM
Lizard1
This Sneaky Pawn Push Broke the Benko Gambit
In this Lichess rapid game, an untitled 2400-rated player completely dismantles a CM's Benko Gambit …
18 Mar 2026
WGM
jovanaeric
Confidential Chess Files: Knight
After the pawn’s entry diary, we continue our series exploring the true stars of the chessboard and …
17 Mar 2026
FM
felew699
A Transitional Phase between Technical and Tactical Positions
Building upon the phase classification
16 Mar 2026
WFM
fla2021
How to Reach 1200: Insights from Enrique, the Kind of Coach Every Beginner Needs
A new friend from the meetup, a passionate coach, and a simple roadmap to reach 1200
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