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Do You Even Rook Lift, Bro?

Do You Even Rook Lift, Bro?

GM Gserper
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If you like watching chess videos on YouTube, you couldn't possibly miss the catchy phrase, "Do you even rook lift, bro?" I don't know who came up with this meme, but no doubt a huge credit goes to IM Eric Rosen, who made it popular. Of course, ...

How To Annotate Your Games To Improve At Chess

How To Annotate Your Games To Improve At Chess

NM AnthonyLevin
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"How do I get better at chess?" It's probably the number-one question people ask to more experienced players, along with "Want to play a game?" There are many things you can do: review your games with a better player, consult Game Review after you...

How to Solve the Chess.com Daily Puzzle

How to Solve the Chess.com Daily Puzzle

NM Fischwitsch
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Over 1.5 million (and counting) users have made the Chess.com Daily Puzzle a part of their daily chess routine. As the Daily Puzzle curator, I aim to excite, challenge, and sharpen your puzzle-solving skills. In this article, we'll focus on tips t...

Universal Soldier: Chess Edition

Universal Soldier: Chess Edition

GM Gserper
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If you are wondering why I would talk about the blockbuster movie from the 1990s on a chess website, don't worry. This article is about the tenth World Champion, Boris Spassky, who passed away on February 27. While I saw Spassky on numerous occa...

A Month Of Magnus! Martin! And... Jeans?

A Month Of Magnus! Martin! And... Jeans?

CHESScom
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Yes, that's right, pants were a key storyline in chess this past month (this year, really). But not just any pair of pants: GM Magnus Carlsen's pair of pants. Read on to see what the heck we're talking about, plus other key events in chess this ...

The Best Chess Books For Improving Your Game

The Best Chess Books For Improving Your Game

NM CoachJKane
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Chess is the most written-about game in history. People have been writing and studying chess books for 1200 years Even in the internet age, chess books are still a great way to improve your game, but with so many out there, what should you be read...

Another Killer Opening Trap

Another Killer Opening Trap

GM Gserper
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Last year, I shared a powerful opening trap, and judging by the comments, you, my dear readers, liked it. Since I got numerous requests for more traps like this, I will share another one, which is even more powerful than the previous one...

World Champions Of Rapid & Blitz Chess

World Champions Of Rapid & Blitz Chess

NathanielGreen
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The first official World Chess Championship occurred in 1886, with the first Women's World Championship following in 1927. The World Rapid Championship and World Blitz Championship are much more recent developments. FIDE held a one-off World Rapid...

Power Ranking The Esports World Cup Chess Teams

Power Ranking The Esports World Cup Chess Teams

NathanielGreen
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Chess only continues to grow, and this year, the game will reach perhaps its largest audience ever when it appears at the 2025 Esports World Cup in Riyadh from July 31 to August 3, with a prize fund of $1.5 million. Lest you thought esports only m...

How To Use A Chess Engine

How To Use A Chess Engine

PedroPinhata
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With AI getting more efficient every day, the world worries that humans will eventually become obsolete. Chess players, however, don't really have to fret. Chess engines have been crushing humans for years now. But, as sad as it is to get rolled...

A February Full Of Feats, Features, And Fun

A February Full Of Feats, Features, And Fun

CHESScom
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As 2025 gets into full swing and Chess.com welcomes it's 200,000,000th member, we have a boatload of updates for you this February. Events, content, community—it's all here! Here's what this update covers:  Events Product & E...

All The Training Resources On Chess.com

All The Training Resources On Chess.com

NM CoachJKane
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Are you looking to get better at chess but are overwhelmed by all of the content out there? Worry no more! Here's a complete guide to all of the training material on Chess.com.  Play Chess Puzzles Lessons and Courses Analysis, Game Rev...

Should Chess Players Take Crazy Risks?

Should Chess Players Take Crazy Risks?

GM Gserper
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I don't like popular disputes where people compare legendary champions from the past to modern players. In my opinion, such discussions are silly and pointless. Besides, there is no way to prove your opinion is right or wrong. That's why I just sm...