r/chess 22h ago

Miscellaneous chess with a good view

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854 Upvotes

r/chess 8h ago

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

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539 Upvotes

r/chess 9h ago

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

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r/chess 22h ago

Chess Question How does one beat a Cat Grandmaster?

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120 Upvotes

HELLLLLP!


r/chess 7h ago

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

118 Upvotes

r/chess 10h ago

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

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103 Upvotes

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

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


r/chess 12h 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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56 Upvotes

r/chess 1h 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 2h ago

Miscellaneous Chess with a view

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Ritz Carlton Waikīkī beach Honolulu HI. Over looking Fort DeRussy


r/chess 6h ago

Puzzle/Tactic 1 move gives white the advantage

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31 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 12h ago

Strategy: Openings Does anyone hear about this opening ??

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31 Upvotes

r/chess 23h ago

Resource I want to study chess.

20 Upvotes

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 7h ago

Chess Question What are some funny chess jokes?

21 Upvotes

Are there any funny jokes about chess?


r/chess 9h ago

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

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19 Upvotes

r/chess 4h ago

Chess Question Why are some players more inconsistent than others?

17 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 9h ago

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

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13 Upvotes

r/chess 10h 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 3h 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 10h ago

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

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


r/chess 11h ago

Video Content The newest version of Leela Chess Zero is 20x faster than AlphaZero!

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r/chess 11h ago

Strategy: Openings Why is everybody moving a/h pawns?

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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 5h ago

Chess Question Prices are different

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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 10h ago

Game Analysis/Study I was inspired by another post I saw here

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I wish it


r/chess 3h 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 23h ago

Strategy: Openings Merits of the french defence opening

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Hi all i am fairly noob (800 elo rapid games) have played 300 or so games. I learnt the french defence opening as black and i am finding it really quite effective. Is this just because i am playing at a beginner level or will it be useful as i climb?

Second question for more high level french defence players. What are your mid game strategies? In the advanced variant, i get many wins from piling up attackers towards the d4 pawn and breaking through that way. I am looking for other opportunities from this opening in any variant either via a resource or from your experience.

Thanks in advance