The ChessDepth Blog
Practical articles from our coaches on tactics, strategy, openings, endgames and how to train, plus advice for parents.
Training
ChessDepth AI is free and in beta. Drop in a screenshot or a book diagram and get a board you can edit, the FEN, and a one-click Lichess analysis. Here is how to use it, how it works and what comes next.
1 Nov 2026 · 5 min read · All levels
Training
Engines, game reviews, human-like AI, chatbots and puzzle trainers can speed up your progress, or slow it down. Here is how to use each one the right way, with a simple weekly plan.
25 Oct 2026 · 6 min read · All levels
Parents
What children gain from chess, when to start, how to support your child at home, and how to choose a good chess class.
15 Oct 2026 · 3 min read · For parents
Tactics
A simple three-step habit that helps you find tactics faster and stop blundering. Used by strong players at every level.
5 Oct 2026 · 4 min read · All levels
Endgames
Rook endgames are the most common endgames in chess. These two positions show how to win with an extra pawn, and how to draw without one.
15 Sep 2026 · 4 min read · Intermediate to Advanced
Training
Your own games are your best teacher. A step-by-step method for reviewing them, so you learn from every loss without depending on the engine.
1 Sep 2026 · 3 min read · All levels
Psychology
How to prepare for a tournament, manage your clock and nerves during games, and bounce back after a loss.
10 Aug 2026 · 3 min read · Intermediate to Advanced
Openings
How to choose openings that suit your style, what to play at each level, and how to study them through ideas instead of endless memorisation.
10 Oct 2025 · 3 min read · All levels
Strategy
What to do when there is no tactic: piece activity, pawn structure, weak squares, open files and king safety, explained with practical rules of thumb.
25 Aug 2025 · 5 min read · Intermediate
Tactics
The six tactical patterns that decide most games below 1600, how to spot them, and a simple routine to train them every day.
31 Jul 2025 · 5 min read · Beginner to Intermediate