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KingChess x Growth Gambit: A Partnership for Chess Improvers
We're partnering with Growth Gambit, a Discord community built around chess improvement. Joint Lichess arenas and a better training loop.
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Build a Woodpecker Set From Your Own Positions
Import your own positions into a Woodpecker set. Paste FENs, or upload a PDF, PGN, or your analyzed games.
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What Is the Woodpecker Method in Chess (and How to Actually Use It)
One of the most effective tactics training systems in chess. Here's how it works, and a smarter way to use it.
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What Is an Eval Bar in Chess and How to Read It
Confused by the eval bar? Here's what the numbers mean, how to read it, and how to use it to find your own blunders.
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What Is Spaced Repetition in Chess, and Does It Actually Work?
The science of making chess patterns stick, whether it actually works, and how to use it without wasting your time.
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Good at Chess Puzzles but Bad at Games? Here's the Fix
You can have a 2000 puzzle rating and still hang your queen in a real game. Here's the specific reason why, and how to fix it.
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Why Do I Keep Losing at Chess? The Real Reasons (and How to Fix Them)
Stuck losing chess games? The real reasons usually aren't your openings. Here's what's actually costing you rating, and how to fix it.
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