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"But what if I lose rating?" I've heard many excuses over the years from friends, family, and colleagues on why they don't want to play a tournament or even an online game. No one likes to admit it, but our chess rating can be extremely important to us- so much so that sometimes we would rather guard it than improve. Whether you're actively scared of seeing that number go down or have nerves surrounding the idea of rating, here are some things that will help you get over rati

You’re low on time, down a piece, things are looking rough... and then — boom! Your opponent hangs a fork, and suddenly you're back in the game. Forks aren’t just tactics — they’re lifesavers. And sometimes, just the threat of a fork is enough to win. In this week’s tips, we dive into one of the most powerful weapons in your chess arsenal: the fork. Don’t just survive — strike back with tactical precision. What is a fork? A fork is a tactical move in chess where a single piec

Every day, millions of chess players watch videos, solve puzzles, and play blitz games hoping their rating will finally go up. Yet most players stay stuck at the same level for months—or even years. The problem isn't a lack of information. In fact, the opposite is true. There has never been more free chess content available online. Between YouTube, Chess.com, Lichess, books, courses, and AI tools, players have access to more chess knowledge than any generation before them. Th