Blog posts from 2017
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Lichess Titled Arena 2
The strongest Arena-style tournament returns for a second edition![](https://images.prismic.io/lichess/44f1b8d5acd78317016df0132b42006ac185a3bb_img_2357m.jpg?auto=compress,format)
Magnus Carlsen wins the first Lichess Titled Arena
The world's best play on our humble little server![](https://images.prismic.io/lichess/eb6083100c61f072c765d2274cca6c48d9549057_rabbit_512x512.png?auto=compress,format)
Introducing Rapid Ratings
What was one now becomes two![](https://images.prismic.io/lichess/e04ab6bd887c9bee86832602a8b3072dc6c2c3c8_shinybadge.png?auto=compress,format)
Introducing Shield Tournaments
Battle for the unique Shield of glory![](https://images.prismic.io/lichess/749ec0adc03ca0eed5e83c096bbdcdee3bef00a9_lichess-titled-arena2.png?auto=compress,format)
Titled Prize Tournament!
A titled tournament with a prize pool of $1000!![](https://images.prismic.io/lichess/91eeaaaa9ea6702c1d6551f3b11a6be7a0c47853_autumn-marathon-logo.png?auto=compress,format)
2017 Autumn Marathon
Announcing the next edition of the legendary 24-hour chess marathon!![](https://images.prismic.io/lichess/129d773e136fc68285b65db702ee1c3b853ef118_sunset-925413_640.jpg?auto=compress,format)
Lichess Summer Update, Part 2
So many summer improvements, we needed two blog posts!![](https://images.prismic.io/lichess/c8b4119c47166f6b886de6396af9e0d988d7c918_eclipse-1871740_640.jpg?auto=compress,format)
Lichess Summer Update, Part 1
Lichess has gone through some changes over the summer...![](https://images.prismic.io/lichess/1572b93ec8ff2d31964b782ace23858af1529eff_img_0138.png?auto=compress,format)
The Kasparov Channel: 2017 Blitz Coverage
Kasparov comes alive on day 5!![](https://images.prismic.io/lichess/1572b93ec8ff2d31964b782ace23858af1529eff_img_0138.png?auto=compress,format)
The Kasparov Channel: 2017 SLCC Rapid Coverage
Does he still have the magic?![](https://images.prismic.io/lichess/7906d99b4f21330ba75ab0758e496b1670e7c151_mvl-grinning.jpg?auto=compress,format)
Vachier-Lagrave wins Sinquefield Cup 2017
The decisive day in St. Louis![](https://images.prismic.io/lichess/fe368a5b41e95aaead6a241686c0c619f14afb8f_droll-anand.jpg?auto=compress,format)
Nothing decided yet in round 8
All 3 leaders draw to set up a dramatic final round![](https://images.prismic.io/lichess/fb5c778dff3134e1bede5082e2e3d0a0318ac8ee_svids-and-magnus.jpg?auto=compress,format)
Aronian on fire and an interview with Yasser!
A belated round 7 report![](https://images.prismic.io/lichess/a69e294c191ac1c0547772ea15513470b95c1a4b_wes-thinking.jpg?auto=compress,format)
Aronian puts on a show in round 6
Meanwhile, Wesley hits rock bottom![](https://images.prismic.io/lichess/0be9fe6542bd2041b14e4e7f8500dbe08258db0c_grim-naka.jpg?auto=compress,format)
Anand dazzles St. Louis while Carlsen grabs pawns
Vachier-Lagrave remains in the lead after 5 rounds![](https://images.prismic.io/lichess/8d7aa000b992eb1cdfe412c2501f7edb2380e31f_magnus-bummed.jpg?auto=compress,format)
It was a typical Magnus game until it wasn't
A suprise ending in St. Louis![](https://images.prismic.io/lichess/4abde7b3907a3fd913677d2ed325f3b88ef6dace_magnus-walk.jpg?auto=compress,format)
A draw? they might as well not have played
You can't win them all...![](https://images.prismic.io/lichess/9e5c30af5a7bd29fd0288017e56fed70ee67acbb_empty.jpg?auto=compress,format)
Tragedy! as chess writers and commentators forced to stay at work late
A long day in St. Louis![](https://images.prismic.io/lichess/5bf9a8cb8e13c133051364ccbe7b2ffa059626d7_image2.jpg?auto=compress,format)
No prisoners taken in first round of Sinquefield cup 2017
Sinquefield kicks off with lots of decisive games![](https://images.prismic.io/lichess/b32ea162945d0985b34a19f0ae1ca07b1e83e6be_levon.jpg?auto=compress,format)
Aronian wins Altibox Norway Chess 2017
The highlights of the final two rounds![](https://images.prismic.io/lichess/66678f32a62ce18629dd3aa09d08e513a631df94_screen-shot-2017-06-15-at-16.33.01.png?auto=compress,format)
Norway Chess: The final run-up
We bring you the highlights of the last two rounds![](https://images.prismic.io/lichess/2e425bc60ec5da2b163927927453276472d75092_img_2264.jpg?auto=compress,format)
Norway chess: the off-day brings exciting chess
Two completely different rounds separated by the off-day.![](https://images.prismic.io/lichess/da5f077f8ae6d08916c9ad4072f39c93ab112740_img_2067.jpg?auto=compress,format)
Norway Chess: 2 rounds later
The first 2 rounds of Norway Chess have been full of interesting games and exciting moments.![](https://images.prismic.io/lichess/11c1cd114272947923f82a21685a515bf491ef59_img_1948.jpg?auto=compress,format)
The blitz opening of Norway Chess 2017
It has been a great first day for the Norway Chess tournament. Lichess is present in Stavanger to get every second of the action!![](https://images.prismic.io/lichess/75d55379c6c7ed1526b4fdadf5cbad94e04ab3d9_present.png?auto=compress,format)
What's new on lichess
What exactly has the chess community been up to?![](https://images.prismic.io/lichess/5c19030d22b7217a1b2e66241b9047f23b6bd4e4_globe.png?auto=compress,format)
2017 Spring Marathon
Pushing the limits of Internet chess![](https://images.prismic.io/lichess/e7aea70fcc9605d54a287058e887a0119367fdac_backward-time.png?auto=compress,format)
A better game clock history
Storing precise move times: science to the rescue![](https://images.prismic.io/lichess/a881f2333c8c631848eab38fc26d72ae39ea2bd6_processor.png?auto=compress,format)
Thousands of Stockfish analysers
Community powered analysis for your games![](https://images.prismic.io/lichess/7dd3745b724e0354a506dc727cbef342057858db_lightning-arc.png?auto=compress,format)
Announcing Instant Chess!
All the chess without the pesky time (April Fools)![](https://images.prismic.io/lichess/33bab1546b52a591b87418a1ee04823935f17d31_trophy-cup-1.png?auto=compress,format)
Crazyhouse World Championship: the Candidates
Follow the eight remaining players as they battle it out in a round-robin crazyhouse tournament to decide the 2017 World Champ.![](https://images.prismic.io/lichess/916da3cbcb6c537c8a50c738090cec30698628d6_robot-golem.png?auto=compress,format)
Announcing Practice
A new way to learn and improve your chess on Lichess![](https://images.prismic.io/lichess/471d440a75511b2bbdf0e205727c982c068753cb_16602070_1254445777942103_5401371175174885800_o.jpg?auto=compress,format)
Lichess meetup and hackathon report
The Lichess team recently met up to work and socialize in Paris. Here is the summary.![](https://images.prismic.io/lichess/dabbc173506067f4f623a892e43d918a8c0ad706_ca00799c467c3c915d37264de1c8c316141655f0_plant.png?auto=compress,format)
Recent Improvements
The lichess team is constantly creating new features for you to enjoy. Now we need your help to decide what to add next!![](https://images.prismic.io/lichess/a4697f9c8e2ce03546740f5667527b2068a36441_p1030088.jpg?auto=compress,format)