Blog posts from 2016
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London Chess Classic: Round 9 "The End"
Wesley So wins the London Chess Classic 2016; other highlights and action from round 8![](https://images.prismic.io/lichess/e99c364c46699cec0e1c779dbf11d3ef68b62cdd_31664897396_93fd93684f_k.jpg?auto=compress,format)
London Chess Classic: Round 8 "Hail King Wesley"
Wesley So wins the Grand Chess Tour 2016; other highlights and action from round 8![](https://images.prismic.io/lichess/db9820c857bcdddd2683d4c2ffa2ac5077830614_30844126804_61818c0b9a_z.jpg?auto=compress,format)
London Chess Classic: Round 7 "The Hikaru Strikes Back"
Highlights and action from Round 7![](https://images.prismic.io/lichess/9f334f53c5e8765c3c8af68197da0788cc83a808_31665577625_433fe0c8ea_z.jpg?auto=compress,format)
London Chess Classic: Round 6, "The Day of Sacrifices"
All the highlights from round 6 of the LCC![](https://images.prismic.io/lichess/bc784ff19a04e0a46d21afda4626b378bb770d88_30816143393_b5ba053664_o.jpg?auto=compress,format)
London Chess Classic: Round 5
All the highlights and updates from the final leg of the Grand Chess Tour.![](https://images.prismic.io/lichess/74efbe1e49608f6f0e2ef6511a2a7feb7b143e6c_aronian.jpg?auto=compress,format)
London Chess Classic: Round 4
Nakamura makes it interesting...![](https://images.prismic.io/lichess/6fd27ee673311ae2f3b42cc77263930b1b1c5d94_31206044830_882d5089f7_o.jpg?auto=compress,format)
London Chess Classic: Round 3
Sorry for the delay, I was at a family event - here's the late highlights of round 3!![](https://images.prismic.io/lichess/08cd1faa0817277e41d0b855edda8830668b50fd_header.png?auto=compress,format)
London Chess Classic: Round 2
Action and highlights from round 2 of the LCC. Including Anand v MVL, Kramnik v Aronian and all the other top games.![](https://images.prismic.io/lichess/89a4c56eacdd6c68d0959ea12006a31513530bb7_img-20161209-wa0002_1024.jpg?auto=compress,format)
London Chess Classic: Round 1
Highlights from Round 1 of the London Chess Classic 2016, the final leg of the Grand Chess Tour.![](https://images.prismic.io/lichess/d117a3e6199a6dd8a4fb121858c9fcb9c69bdefb_liberty.png?auto=compress,format)
2016 WCC, Tie-Breaks: The Elegant End
Lock the doors, this ends tonight!![](https://images.prismic.io/lichess/d117a3e6199a6dd8a4fb121858c9fcb9c69bdefb_liberty.png?auto=compress,format)
2016 WCC, Game 12: A Toothless 35 Minute Draw
Fans disappointed, tie breaks on Wednesday![](https://images.prismic.io/lichess/d117a3e6199a6dd8a4fb121858c9fcb9c69bdefb_liberty.png?auto=compress,format)
2016 WCC, Game 11: Karjakin's Last Try with White
Karjakin returns to 1.e4, will Carlsen suprise him with something new?![](https://images.prismic.io/lichess/d117a3e6199a6dd8a4fb121858c9fcb9c69bdefb_liberty.png?auto=compress,format)
2016 WCC, Game 10: The Beautiful Struggle
Carlsen needs a win badly![](https://images.prismic.io/lichess/d117a3e6199a6dd8a4fb121858c9fcb9c69bdefb_liberty.png?auto=compress,format)
2016 WCC, Game 9: Karjakin Stays Aggressive!
Karjakin tries for two wins in a row![](https://images.prismic.io/lichess/392473f3c864a949205950fde8ab71607c57406e_puzzle.png?auto=compress,format)
Puzzles Update
You've waited patiently and now it's here![](https://images.prismic.io/lichess/d117a3e6199a6dd8a4fb121858c9fcb9c69bdefb_liberty.png?auto=compress,format)
2016 WCC, Game 8: Time Trouble Causes Chaos
Both players blunder, but who will blunder last?![](https://images.prismic.io/lichess/d117a3e6199a6dd8a4fb121858c9fcb9c69bdefb_liberty.png?auto=compress,format)
2016 WCC, Game 7: Karjakin Puts d4 to Work
Would a New First Move Produce a New Result?![](https://images.prismic.io/lichess/d117a3e6199a6dd8a4fb121858c9fcb9c69bdefb_liberty.png?auto=compress,format)
2016 WCC, Game 6: Magnus Tries the Marshall Gambit
Will the Parade of Draws Continue?![](https://images.prismic.io/lichess/d117a3e6199a6dd8a4fb121858c9fcb9c69bdefb_liberty.png?auto=compress,format)
2016 WCC, Game 5: Carlsen is Losing Patience
Now it's Karjakin's Turn to Attack![](https://images.prismic.io/lichess/d117a3e6199a6dd8a4fb121858c9fcb9c69bdefb_liberty.png?auto=compress,format)
2016 WCC, Game 4: 2 Marathons in 2 Days
Will fatigue defeat one of these masters?![](https://images.prismic.io/lichess/d117a3e6199a6dd8a4fb121858c9fcb9c69bdefb_liberty.png?auto=compress,format)
2016 WCC, Game 3: Magnus Punches for 6 Hours, Will Karjakin Fall?
What will Magnus Try in his 2nd White Game?![](https://images.prismic.io/lichess/d117a3e6199a6dd8a4fb121858c9fcb9c69bdefb_liberty.png?auto=compress,format)
2016 WCC, Game 2: Karjakin Gives Carlsen a Spanish Test
A Sold-Out NYC Crowd Watches Karjakin's First Try with White![](https://images.prismic.io/lichess/d117a3e6199a6dd8a4fb121858c9fcb9c69bdefb_liberty.png?auto=compress,format)
2016 WCC, Game 1: Carlsen Plays the Tromp?
Will Karjakin Survive Magnus' Offbeat Opening?![](https://images.prismic.io/lichess/d117a3e6199a6dd8a4fb121858c9fcb9c69bdefb_liberty.png?auto=compress,format)
Carlsen and Karjakin Battle for Chess Immortality
2 Grandmasters, raised with computers, will battle on chess's most coveted stage: The World Championship.![](https://images.prismic.io/lichess/3396b327bb056b9032d1c37eeb98be8dc22a803d_plant.png?auto=compress,format)
Developer Update
Bigger, Stronger, Faster![](https://images.prismic.io/lichess/058cce7edb17cb6f914015d0b4b252046f1bc018_bitchess.logo.png?auto=compress,format)
24h HyperBullet tournament
Yes, we know it's complete madness.![](https://images.prismic.io/lichess/e3d472c9a545eecffcc07b3a487fffbfaf9193c8_raster.png?auto=compress,format)
Bits, Beers and Blunders
Lichess hackathon and meetup![](https://images.prismic.io/lichess/4b6beb66470c4e479b494617fc21b607a8a4800f_shark.png?auto=compress,format)
Stockfish is learning
Artificial intelligence for Atomic, Horde, and Racing Kings!![](https://images.prismic.io/lichess/c4a9e85f2e215e08906e806727b2fc85cc614ccc_studying.png?auto=compress,format)
How to start learning chess
The next step after learning how the pieces move.![](https://images.prismic.io/lichess/5c19030d22b7217a1b2e66241b9047f23b6bd4e4_globe.png?auto=compress,format)
Summer 2016 Marathon
The legendary 24h chess tournament is back.![](https://images.prismic.io/lichess/67503e8a02d6552eb41d415d21b45554af2d4584_brutal-helm.png?auto=compress,format)
Something for the beginners
A new way to learn chess!![](https://images.prismic.io/lichess/0fcafff3e26ad6f6701ee87dc16b900679923023_chesstat3.png?auto=compress,format)
How do I get my Daughter to Love Chess? Pt. 1
Practical Strategies for Closing the Gender Gap in Chess![](https://images.prismic.io/lichess/3396b327bb056b9032d1c37eeb98be8dc22a803d_plant.png?auto=compress,format)
Developer update
All the little things we've made over the past 5 months.![](https://images.prismic.io/lichess/f1189a4e25f67db3d25ded037d68d96b20740808_icon.png?auto=compress,format)
Lichess Mobile v4
Outstanding progress on lichess mobile app!![](https://images.prismic.io/lichess/56957d788b38577741eddaaf75cc71580cb1804b_icon.png?auto=compress,format)
Study chess, the lichess way
The ultimate chess teaching and learning tool.![](https://images.prismic.io/lichess/3de53a8450b50e5eeb0dff16730f75d9585581b8_1460099637_boxing.png?auto=compress,format)
Crazyhouse FightClub
Featuring crazyhouse champion JannLee!![](https://images.prismic.io/lichess/053e60615be54e76891e28b271659b511b091506_chess_efficiency_marketing-512.png?auto=compress,format)
Wesley So: warm up for the U.S. Championship
Your chance to play a super GM!![](https://images.prismic.io/lichess/fc3a3d6692cec44ee7d4019b4e9178414a632404_brilliance.png?auto=compress,format)
Pursuit of Brilliance
A chance for everyone to shine!![](https://images.prismic.io/lichess/421d11b6406cd1fe5765bb4ebc98e3a057dcb961_1458771293_recordingmic.png?auto=compress,format)
Interview with the World #1 Crazyhouse Player
A player profile and Q&A with JannLee![](https://images.prismic.io/lichess/053e60615be54e76891e28b271659b511b091506_chess_efficiency_marketing-512.png?auto=compress,format)
Wesley So action with Chess at Three
Your chance to play a super GM!![](https://images.prismic.io/lichess/e972f84d945e71c3b6d297e7e658542af2b5b660_tshirt.png?auto=compress,format)
Swag time
Great chess deserves great T-shirts.![](https://images.prismic.io/lichess/ee9cdb461a6888959cb94c617644c21a2b6d8736_explorer-icon.png?auto=compress,format)
Opening Explorer
A powerful new feature is out on Lichess!![](https://images.prismic.io/lichess/053e60615be54e76891e28b271659b511b091506_chess_efficiency_marketing-512.png?auto=compress,format)
Wesley So action with Chess at Three
Your chance to play a super GM!![](https://images.prismic.io/lichess/043ffea355bf91e767a1fbbaebe5858951686083_strategy-icon.png?auto=compress,format)
Crazyhouse, an overview
Strategic concepts, tactical patterns, openings, and other resources![](https://images.prismic.io/lichess/b0fff8717c9ea65c343ff400bfab7a29d23351b3_logo.png?auto=compress,format)
OMG Crazyhouse!
The epic chess variant is landing on lichess![](https://images.prismic.io/lichess/6774b160f0bb4b9037f4e25f1c015f1d5e96179b_flags.transp.png?auto=compress,format)