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Curated endgame lessons from basic checkmates with queen and rook to complex theoretical positions requiring precise technique. Progress through difficulty levels, master fundamental checkmates first, then advance to pawn endgames and piece coordination patterns critical for converting winning positions.

Lichess practice section with structured endgame lessons covering king and pawn endings, rook endgames, basic checkmates, and theoretical positions. Interactive exercises teach essential techniques like opposition, triangulation, Lucena position, and Philidor position through hands-on repetition.

Massive archive of historical chess games from tournaments and matches dating back centuries, with commentary and annotations. Search by player, opening, position, or year to study classic games, understand opening evolution, and learn strategic concepts from legendary players like Fischer and Kasparov.

Video tutorials covering popular chess openings like Italian Game, Sicilian Defense, Queen's Gambit, and French Defense with strategic explanations. Each opening includes key ideas, common traps, typical middlegame plans, and advice on when to deviate from main lines based on opponent responses.

Professional chess database software and news site with extensive opening theory, game collections, and analysis features. Access annotated games from world championships, explore opening surveys by grandmasters, and stay current with theoretical developments in popular and cutting-edge variations.

Comprehensive explanation of algebraic notation, the standard system for recording chess moves using letters and numbers. Learn piece abbreviations, capture symbols, check and checkmate notation, castling shorthand, and disambiguation rules essential for reading chess books and analyzing games.

Free opening database integrated into Lichess's analysis board, drawing from master games, Lichess games, and player-specific statistics. Filter by time control and rating range to find openings that work at your level, and see theoretical novelties from recent high-level play.

Database of millions of games showing statistics for each opening position, including win rates, common continuations, and master-level preferences. Explore variations, see which moves are most popular at different skill levels, and build your opening repertoire with data-driven insights.

Free, open-source chess server with no ads or paywalls, offering unlimited game analysis, studies, puzzles, and tournaments. Features clean interface, strong Stockfish integration, variant support like Chess960, and extensive learning resources, all supported by donations rather than subscriptions.

Leading online chess platform with matchmaking, puzzles, lessons, tournaments, and analysis tools. Play live games at various time controls, solve daily tactical puzzles, watch titled player streams, and review games with computer evaluation to identify mistakes and missed opportunities.