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openingsimprovement

How to Find Your Opening Weaknesses in Chess

A practical guide to identifying repeated opening mistakes in your chess games using engine analysis and pattern recognition.

February 20, 2026·4 min read
analysisfundamentals

What Is Centipawn Loss and Why It Matters

Understanding centipawn loss (CPL) — the key metric engines use to measure your chess accuracy, and how to use it to improve.

February 18, 2026·5 min read
endgamespatterns

5 Endgame Patterns Most Club Players Miss

The most common endgame mistakes club-level players make repeatedly — and how to stop leaving points on the table.

February 15, 2026·6 min read
analysisimprovement

How to Analyze Your Chess Games Effectively

A step-by-step process for reviewing your chess games that actually leads to improvement, not just scrolling through engine lines.

February 12, 2026·5 min read
toolsguide

Free Chess Analysis Tools in 2026: A Complete Guide

A comprehensive comparison of the best free chess analysis tools available in 2026 — from engine analysis to opening explorers and more.

February 8, 2026·5 min read
openingspsychology

Why You Keep Losing to the Same Openings

If certain openings keep beating you, it's not bad luck — it's a pattern. Here's how to diagnose and fix your opening weaknesses systematically.

February 5, 2026·6 min read
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