> Articles covering chess events, news, etc, by top players.Ĭ -> Big site for chess news, in Russian. > Free chess books from Project Gutenberg > Free chess ebooks - learn from greats such as Lasker. Occasional video-blogs regarding tournaments. > Youtube channel of Canadian GM Eric Hansen and Dutch GM Robin Van Kampen - mostly long bullet sessions, not very useful for learning, but fun to watch. Not extremely effective for learning, but entertaining. > International Master Greg Shahade plays blitz. > American National Master's lecture length videos on a variety of topics. > The Backyard Professor youtube channel -> Mostly effective for beginners who want to learn about openings - Free lecture-length videos by a player of 1900 strength > Grandmaster Simon Williams plays blitz games (typically against strong titled players) and gives analysis afterwards. > Grandmaster Niclas Huscenbeth of Germany shows games and endgame studies - Interesting for players who want to brush up on endgames. Reviews viewer games as well as commentates on big tournaments. > German International Master Cristof Silecki (don't know how to spell it) plays blitz games for your benefit. > chess24 Youtube channel - a few free videos by top players that are instructive, as well as recordings of tournament coverage that is interesting. He plays bullet, blitz, standard, tactics, and simultaneous exhibitions while making comments. > International Master John Bartholomew has a really unique way of explaining things. Look for "Beginner Breakdown" lectures for new or younger players. Honestly the best tool out there for those serious about learning. Louis channel, FULL LENGTH lectures by Grandmasters FOR FREE. - tactics or endgame problems, slightly better than the or tactics trainerįor learning, Videos: (sorted by effectiveness).Best site for playing internet chess at the club level by far, only downside is a smaller player pool.Ĭ -> A startup by some European Grandmasters, also very sleek, but essentially a clone of -> premium members get the full benefit. 100% free, no premium accounts to speak of. Play atomic, 3-check, horde, chess 960, King of the Hill, Antichess, or standard, live or correspondence. Play blitz or standard games against members on the site. Free computer analysis on all games played, or games entered. A ton of chess variants, a tactics trainer, opening trainer, and coordinate trainer. > Open source, Ad-Free chess server that looks very very good. Here's a list of all the chess websites/resources I know of that aren't necessarily common knowledge. I focused on stuff that I thought wasn't really too well known, so no chessnetwork or. Please continue to give us your feedback and suggestions on how we can help make /r/chess better for everyone.Īt the request of a guy at my local club, I made a list of the free chess resources online that I found most useful and gave my opinion on them. Use the message the moderators link if your posts or comments don't appear, or for help with any administrative matters. Twitter/Facebook posts must contain a direct link to the tweet/post, and include the author's nameĬhess Spoiler format for problem answers etc., Instructions for /r/chess PGN addon ( Chrome, Firefox)ĭon’t engage in abusive, discriminatory, or bigoted behavior.ĭon't ask for advice about ongoing games.ĭo not use /r/chess exclusively to promote your own content. News Puzzles Games Strategy Twitch Other Resources
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