intermediate
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.
Openings
Chess Openings for Intermediate Players (Ratings from 1000 to 1800)
This article dives into chess openings, both quiet and aggressive ones, for players who have elo or online rating from 1000 to 1800. It aims to broaden understanding and enhance gameplay.