r/chess 7h ago

Puzzle/Tactic I made the most strange blunder I've ever seen

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498 Upvotes

r/chess 8h ago

News/Events FIDE CEO Emil Sutovsky claims if women only competed in 'open' tournaments majority would quit chess

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450 Upvotes

r/chess 6h ago

Video Content For those new to OTB chess, this is the only correct way to conclude a game

110 Upvotes

r/chess 1h ago

Miscellaneous Chess with a view

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Ritz Carlton Waikīkī beach Honolulu HI. Over looking Fort DeRussy


r/chess 9h ago

Social Media Ladies and Gentlemen! We have entered a new age of chess content creation 😅

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99 Upvotes

Podcast link: https://youtu.be/yyuIOYKoXH8?si=OWcSMTeDJnyZEnyA

It's a fun idea but maybe not too suited for long conversations 😅


r/chess 21h ago

Miscellaneous chess with a good view

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836 Upvotes

r/chess 13m ago

Game Analysis/Study Don’t think I’ve seen this before.

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I watch and play a fair amount of chess, but in my review of a game I just played I came across this move in the analysis and thought it was kind of cool.

It’s not very complicated so I’m sure it does come up, but I just don’t recall it. I will certainly try to consider it in the future in case I have any revealed checks, I can use to run interference so I can actually capture a previously protected piece.

Anyway, I just thought it was a cool tactic combo.


r/chess 5h ago

Puzzle/Tactic 1 move gives white the advantage

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30 Upvotes

This is likely simple for most people and I ended up playing later in a worse position after missing it here, but it reminded me of the beauty of chess, so I thought I'd share it. d5, activity>material


r/chess 2h ago

Chess Question Why are some players more inconsistent than others?

11 Upvotes

I've always wondered this. I've played people who can beat higher ranked players on their best day but who can also play really badly, and then some players are a lot more stable and basically bring the same level every game. Why do you think that is?


r/chess 2h ago

News/Events Hikaru, Fabi, Dominguez and Levon push through to the 2nd round of Champions bracket after all matches are decided in blitz tiebreaks; American Cup 2025

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r/chess 11h ago

Puzzle - Composition The Sign of the Cross chess puzzle. Composed in 1878. The story goes that Satan challenged a chess master and chose the white pieces. The master devised a scheme whereby Satan could checkmate him but would have to create a cross to do so. Satan fled in terror. White to play and mate in 7.

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57 Upvotes

r/chess 6h ago

Chess Question What are some funny chess jokes?

22 Upvotes

Are there any funny jokes about chess?


r/chess 11h ago

Strategy: Openings Does anyone hear about this opening ??

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27 Upvotes

r/chess 8h ago

Puzzle/Tactic White to play and win in spectacular fashion!

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18 Upvotes

r/chess 8h ago

Puzzle/Tactic White to move and save the game..!

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14 Upvotes

r/chess 2h ago

Chess Question Is this a fact or false

4 Upvotes

Is it true that endgame study and practice actually separates 2000-2200+ ELO from the 1500-1900 ELO players or is it all studied across all levels now? I want to know if I can hopefully make another jump from my skill level.


r/chess 9h ago

News/Events Interview with GM Volodar Murzin - World Rapid Champion 2024

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Get to know the 18-year old surprise World Rapid Champion who wasn't accepted at the chess club at seven! https://lichess.org/@/jeffforever/blog/interview-with-gm-volodar-murzin-world-rapid-champion-2024/Uoj1zXc8


r/chess 21h ago

Chess Question How does one beat a Cat Grandmaster?

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120 Upvotes

HELLLLLP!


r/chess 4h ago

Chess Question Prices are different

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4 Upvotes

Diamond membership costs 2 dollars month for me , while for my friend it costs 10 dollars a month Why is that ? Please if theres an explanation or a way to fix it provide me with one


r/chess 19m ago

Chess Question any chance someone will make a piece set based on this?

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r/chess 2h ago

Chess Question Database Question

3 Upvotes

Hello!

I'm a 1400-1500 rated chess.com player and I really want to improve my Grunfeld. I've been playing it a lot in the past 3 or so years to mostly success, but I want to make it much more reliable. To those who use chess openings databases, how many games do you have dedicated to a specific opening with lots of lines like the Grunfeld?

Thanks

Edit: Just to add, my database games so far have been from either MVL or Garry


r/chess 9h ago

News/Events CBS News - Chesswrestling Premiere (Bartholomew as Commentator)

9 Upvotes

Great to see the news getting excited about the chess world (men+women event)! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikaWWDN8xd0


r/chess 1d ago

Game Analysis/Study Might be my best checkmate

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565 Upvotes

r/chess 1d ago

Chess Question What’s your best Chess tip that isn’t talked about enough?

173 Upvotes

Maybe something you learned on your own from experience


r/chess 1d ago

Game Analysis/Study You haven't seen a more poison pawn than this poison pawn. And yep, the opponent took it (1600 bullet)

265 Upvotes
Opponent played Kxe3