intermediate
Openings
Muzio Gambit: The Most Dangerous Gambit in Chess (Full Guide)
Among the major opening lines in chess, few are as daring, or downright outrageous, as the Muzio Gambit and especially...
Openings
Vienna Gambit: The Forgotten Firestarter in 1.e4 e5 Openings
In the deep forest of 1.e4 e5 openings, the Vienna Gambit is a trail less trodden, but one that crackles...
Puzzle
Top 10 Easiest Sacrificial Mate-in-5 Combinations
10 easiest sacrificial mate-in-5 puzzles from Lichess. Simple, fun, and perfect for beginners learning how to finish with flair. White...
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...