intermediate
Openings
The Orangutan Opening: When Real Rebels Start with 1.b4
Among the many first moves in chess, few are as whimsical, eccentric, and surprisingly rich as 1.b4, a move known...
Openings
11 Tactical Traps and Pitfalls in the Grob Opening
This rare and unconventional opening The Grob, also known as the Spike Opening, is named after Swiss International Master Henry...
Openings
Building an Opening Repertoire: The Complete Guide
In This Article When it comes to mastering chess openings, there’s no single road to follow, only paths paved by...
Strategy & Tactics
Zugzwang: When Moving Is a Curse
Zugzwang is a German term describing a situation where the player whose turn it is to move is at a...
Openings
Exploring the Mikenas Defense: A Surprise Weapon in Chess
Chess players love finding hidden tricks to catch opponents off guard. One such tricky opening is the Mikenas Defense (also called the...
Openings
1.d4: The Great Mystery of Counterplay (And How to Crack It)
Ah, 1.d4—the opening that whispers, “I’m here for a strategic, positional grind, and there’s nothing you can do about it.”...
Strategy & Tactics
Positional Chess: The Art of Building a Winning Foundation
Chess isn’t just a game of quick tactics and flashy combinations—it’s also about the quiet, methodical work of positional play....
Puzzle
11 Toughest Mate-In-2 Puzzles from Real Games
Prepare to test your tactical skill with a collection of the 11 toughest mate-in-2 puzzles sourced directly from real games on Lichess.
Puzzle
11 Most Tricky Mate-in-2 puzzles
We're going to solve some of the trickiest mate-in-2 puzzles, not in real games. But they're challenging, fun, and a great way to improve your chess game.
Puzzle
10 Hardest Mate-In-1 Chess Puzzles
You think Mate-In-1 puzzles are easy? Think again. Try solving these 10 toughest mate-in-1 chess puzzles, in ascending order of difficulty, with annotation.
