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Guides, strategy, and stories from the world of chess — written to be read, not just skimmed.
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Game Analysis
The Opera Game: A Lesson in Development
Paul Morphy's most famous miniature, played in a Paris opera box in 1858 — step through every move and watch a masterclass in rapid development unfold.
Elena Voss · May 26, 2026 · 7 min read
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Strategy
Building Your First Opening Repertoire
A practical, no-nonsense guide to choosing openings you can actually remember — and that fit the way you like to play.
Elena Voss · May 12, 2026 · 9 min read
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Endgames
Mastering King and Pawn Endgames
The opposition, the rule of the square, and key squares — the three ideas that turn a drawn endgame into a winning one.
Marcus Lindqvist · April 28, 2026 · 11 min read
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History
How Engines Changed the Way We Play Chess
From Deep Blue to neural networks — how computer analysis reshaped opening theory, preparation, and the very style of the modern game.
Elena Voss · March 15, 2026 · 13 min read