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Chessable Roundup: May 9, 2026

Getting an engine-approved edge is great.  But you’re not playing engines. You’re playing humans. And humans can be beaten in fun, creative ways no...

2026 Super Rapid & Blitz Poland Day 5: Wildcard Niemann Wins Super Rapid & Blitz 2026 With Clutch Finale

GM Hans Niemann won the 2026 Super Rapid & Blitz Poland, the biggest...

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Sindarov Wins Again, Muzychuk in Sole First • lichess.org

About the Candidates and What's at Stake? The Candidates tournament is an eight-player double round robin whose winner earns the right to challenge the...

Keymer, Niemann Still Perfect; To Clash On Easter Morning

As the only two players still on a perfect 5/5 score in the...

Lichess’s Blog • Lichess Game of the Month: February ’26 • lichess.org

By March 12th, several of your best games of February were shared via our forum post. Our team went on to carefully check all...

2026 FIDE Candidates Round 5: Sindarov Stuns Nakamura To Move To 4.5/5

GM Javokhir Sindarov's dream run continued after GM Hikaru Nakamura thought for 67...

Lichess’s Blog • Knights of Lichess (not really) • lichess.org

April fools! But we're leaving the feature as a hidden surprise (shift+g only). Many companies track your online behaviour, to predict your next...

April 2026 Ratings: Abdusattorov Ascends To World Number 4; Bodhana Cracks Women’s Top 100

While his compatriot GM Javokhir Sindarov carves up at the 2026 FIDE Candidates...

Sindarov in Sole Lead, Assaubayeva & Muzychuk in Joint 1st • lichess.org

About the Candidates and What's at Stake? The Candidates tournament is an eight-player double round robin whose winner earns the right to challenge the...

Reykjavik Open 2026: Tabatabaei Golden Run Continues With Reykjavik Open Demolition

GM Amin Tabatabaei has continued his golden run in classical chess by pulling off...