Strategy & Tactics
Ready to level up your chess game? Dive into our Strategy & Tactics category for all things chess strategy! From cool openings to sneaky tactics, we’ve got tips, guides, and tricks to amp up your play. Whether you’re starting out or a seasoned player, here’s where you’ll find game-changing moves to up your chess skills.
Puzzle
10 Hardest Checkmate Puzzles from Real Games
10 insanely hard checkmate puzzles, all from real games on Lichess. Can you find the mate before the masters did?...
Openings
Who Still Uses the King’s Gambit?
The King’s Gambit: daring, romantic, and mostly… extinct? Not quite. While it’s no longer a staple in elite chess circles,...
Openings
Why the Giuoco Piano Still Catches Players Off Guard
Unpack the Giuoco Piano (Italian Opening), Two Knights’ Defense, and Scotch Game – classic 1.e4 e5 battles full of traps,...
Openings
Master Ruy Lopez Opening: Slow Build, Devastating Results
Master the Ruy Lopez (or Spanish Opening), an opening of tension, subtle threats, and long-term strategy. Learn plans, traps, and...
Openings
Don’t Be Fooled, The French Defense Hits Hard
Discover the French Defense – an opening of hidden power, central tension, and explosive counterplay. Learn its plans, traps, and...
Openings
What Makes the Sicilian Defense So Dangerous?
Explore the Sicilian Defense – a bold counterattack with rich complexity, sharp pawn structures, and dynamic battles on both flanks....
Openings
The Queen’s Gambit Isn’t Just a Netflix Show – It’s a Killer Opening
The Queen’s Gambit is one of the oldest and most respected openings in chess. It isn’t just a popular Netflix...
Openings
King’s Indian Defense: The Art of Counterattack in Chess
The King’s Indian Defense (KID) is one of the boldest responses Black can choose against 1.d4. Instead of fighting for...
Openings
Dutch Defense Secrets: Outsmart Opponents with a Side Swipe
Discover the Dutch Defense: a bold and unorthodox response to 1.d4 that seizes space and fights for control of the...
Openings
Tired of 1.e4 and 1.d4? Try the English Opening Instead
The English Opening begins with the move 1. c4, a quiet yet flexible start that controls the center from the...
