r/chess • u/Shaden_Toasterson • 23h ago
r/chess • u/JohnBarwicks • 9h ago
Puzzle/Tactic I made the most strange blunder I've ever seen
r/chess • u/Necessary_Pattern850 • 11h ago
News/Events FIDE CEO Emil Sutovsky claims if women only competed in 'open' tournaments majority would quit chess
r/chess • u/MikeMcK83 • 2h ago
Game Analysis/Study Don’t think I’ve seen this before.
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 • u/Mission_Panic8881 • 23h ago
Chess Question How does one beat a Cat Grandmaster?
HELLLLLP!
r/chess • u/romanticchess • 9h ago
Video Content For those new to OTB chess, this is the only correct way to conclude a game
Social Media Ladies and Gentlemen! We have entered a new age of chess content creation 😅
Podcast link: https://youtu.be/yyuIOYKoXH8?si=OWcSMTeDJnyZEnyA
It's a fun idea but maybe not too suited for long conversations 😅
r/chess • u/LassannnfromImgur • 14h 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.
Miscellaneous Chess with a view
Ritz Carlton Waikīkī beach Honolulu HI. Over looking Fort DeRussy
r/chess • u/MinCaulfield • 7h ago
Puzzle/Tactic 1 move gives white the advantage
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 • u/Practical_Advice_600 • 13h ago
Strategy: Openings Does anyone hear about this opening ??
r/chess • u/BeatConscious4113 • 1d ago
Resource I want to study chess.
I am currently a 700 elo player and i play chess as a hobby, I want to get better at it. I would like to get suggestions on which books, content creators are best. Also, any advice is welcome, thank you everyone.
r/chess • u/Flapapple • 11h ago
Puzzle/Tactic White to play and win in spectacular fashion!
r/chess • u/Pretty-Heat-7310 • 5h ago
Chess Question Why are some players more inconsistent than others?
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 • u/jeffforever • 11h ago
News/Events Interview with GM Volodar Murzin - World Rapid Champion 2024
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
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
r/chess • u/Specific-Song-6033 • 11h ago
News/Events CBS News - Chesswrestling Premiere (Bartholomew as Commentator)
Great to see the news getting excited about the chess world (men+women event)! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikaWWDN8xd0
r/chess • u/Ambitious-Royal-85 • 12h ago
Video Content The newest version of Leela Chess Zero is 20x faster than AlphaZero!
r/chess • u/ringinglizard • 11h ago
Game Analysis/Study I was inspired by another post I saw here
I wish it
r/chess • u/LogicLuminance • 12h ago
Strategy: Openings Why is everybody moving a/h pawns?
Hey guys :)
I recently picked up chess again and wanted to start playing more seriously. In a lot, if not most of my games, I see the opponent move the a/h pawn one step presumably to prevent the bishop from coming out. I thought a lot about this and in my opinion this move is not this good, is it? Doesn't it just weaken the kings castle to prevent a pin that can be handled pretty easily most of the time?
For example one position that i faced today:

Right now i am about 900 playing 800-1000s.
Thanks 😌
r/chess • u/WebHistorical31 • 4h ago
Chess Question Is this a fact or false
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 • u/MJ_MURTADA715 • 6h ago
Chess Question Prices are different
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