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Tutorial

How to Turn a Chess PGN into a GIF (Step-by-Step Guide)

Stop sharing boring text notation. Learn how to convert any chess game into a high-quality animated GIF or video for social media instantly.

Jan 20, 2026
8 min read
Beginner's Guide

Chess Notation Explained: A Complete Beginner's Guide

Learn algebraic chess notation from scratch. Understand how to read and write chess moves, record games, and follow grandmaster annotations.

Mar 25, 2026
15 min read
Improvement Guide

How to Analyze Chess Games: A Complete Guide

The fastest way to improve at chess is analyzing your own games. Learn the systematic approach used by masters to find mistakes and improvements.

Mar 25, 2026
12 min read
Ratings

Elo Gain/Loss Calculator (Chess): Examples + K-Factor

How to use an Elo calculator with expected score + K-factor, plus examples and why real platforms can differ.

Feb 16, 2026
7 min read
Engines

Stockfish Depth, Evaluation, and PV Explained

A plain-English guide to engine output: depth, centipawns, mate scores, and PV—plus how to learn from it.

Feb 16, 2026
8 min read
Chess960

Chess960 Castling Rules Explained: Final Squares + Examples

Chess960 castling explained: final squares, conditions, and a checklist—plus a helper tool you can use immediately.

Feb 16, 2026
7 min read
Chess Science

How Chess Engines Work (Stockfish Explained)

Search + evaluation in plain English: why Stockfish sacrifices material, what depth means, and how to use engines without copying blindly.

Feb 16, 2026
10 min read
Chess Basics

What Is the Elo Rating in Chess? (Plain English)

Expected score, K-factor, and why your rating feels stuck even when you improve—plus what to track instead of obsessing over points.

Feb 16, 2026
8 min read
Rules

What Is Chess960 (Fischer Random)? Rules + Castling

The simple rules, the not-so-simple castling, and why Chess960 is popular again in 2026: less memorization, more real chess.

Feb 16, 2026
7 min read
Market Guide

The Top Features to Look for in a Modern Chess Analysis Website

In 2026, a static board isn't enough. Discover the must-have tools that separate amateur analysis from professional preparation.

Jan 15, 2026
10 min read
Strategy

Master Chess Strategy with These Proven Tips and Techniques

Go beyond basic moves. Learn the positional secrets used by Grandmasters to dominate the board in 2026.

Jan 15, 2026
12 min read
Comparison

Compare Plychess with Lichess and Chess.com: Which Is Better?

Looking for the best platform to improve your game? We break down the pricing, features, and engine performance of the top 3 chess sites.

Jan 15, 2026
8 min read
Rating Improvement

Breaking the 1500 ELO Plateau: A Data-Driven Guide Using Stockfish

Stuck at intermediate? Use our 4-week data-driven plan to identify weaknesses, fix opening disasters, and master calculation with Stockfish.

Nov 18, 2025
15 min read
Chess Improvement

Why Stockfish 16 is Better than Human Coaches for Tactics Training

Is a chess engine better than a human coach? Learn how to use Stockfish 16 to checkmate faster, calculate deeper, and spot tactical patterns missed by humans.

Nov 12, 2025
9 min read
Analysis Guide

How to Analyze Chess Games for Free with Stockfish (No Sign-Up)

Stop paying for subscriptions. Learn how to use professional Stockfish analysis for free to find blunders, understand evaluations, and improve your rating.

Nov 05, 2025
12 min read
Chess Coaching

Coach’s Training System: Weekly Method

A proven weekly structure combining tactics, annotated model games, endgame study, and practical sparring.

Oct 10, 2025
8 min read
Openings

Data-Driven Opening Preparation

Build plan-based openings using structures, curated model games, and focused statistics.

Oct 12, 2025
10 min read
Endgames

Endgame Psychology and Technique

Practical endgame psychology to stabilize technique under pressure.

Oct 15, 2025
7 min read
Performance

Stabilize Your Rating

Reduce blunders, control time, and apply phase-specific decision rules.

Oct 18, 2025
9 min read
Coaching Ethics

Youth Chess Coaching Ethics

Build skill and character with professional standards: consent, communication, fair play.

Oct 20, 2025
6 min read