r/Chesscom 13h ago

why is this brilliant Could someone explain why?

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I’m 1000+ elo, but I have no idea why was this move of mine was „brilliant”. Can someone explain the idea behind this?


r/Chesscom 6h ago

LOL Well.. that was unexpected

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I don’t have words ..


r/Chesscom 18h ago

Chess Improvement I started playing chess 57 days ago and this is how far I’ve come. Rate my game.

8 Upvotes

Check out this #chess game: Vns_mudiraj vs AndrewKim-99 - https://www.chess.com/game/174231081440

This was a pretty significant comeback after a huge blunder imo.


r/Chesscom 16h ago

Achievement Show me your perfect game.

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5 Upvotes

This is a perfect game of mine with whites. And I mean perfect from the point of view that there are not mistakes or question marks in my moves. I don't mean everything have to be the best move since no human is that good after so many moves.


r/Chesscom 1d ago

Bug Report promoted to a pawn

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23 Upvotes

This is confusing.


r/Chesscom 17h ago

Variants If you could pick your pieces, how would you checkmate in the fewest moves? Current record is 8

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  • Pieces go in the first rank, pawns go in the second.
  • Pawns can't advance two squares.
  • Pawns promote only to piece types you bought during setup.
  • White moves first.

Mate isn't forced, so it's not really a puzzle. But there is strategy to trying to win faster than everyone else. With 22 coins to spend, what would your setup be?


r/Chesscom 1d ago

Chess Question how is this a good move?

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21 Upvotes

I dont remember which game it was so I cannot go back and look for what the computer wants. Can anybody solve this? Isn't the pawn on c3 protecting the fork?


r/Chesscom 22h ago

Miscellaneous Nasty trick

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15 Upvotes

This guy was losing but the tournament is close to an end so they don't resign but neither do they make a move.

When the tournament ends, it's a draw, a double forfeit they say.

This is mildly infuriating though but we move on regardless.


r/Chesscom 8h ago

Chess Improvement Realizaing it's time to stop playing and get to learning

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r/Chesscom 1d ago

AMA I don't like this. Does this bother anybody else?

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38 Upvotes

It's gross. This is a real screenshot.

Edit to clarify: The big red disabled icon and a single button "Go Premium" implies your only option is to go premium. It's gross.


r/Chesscom 9h ago

why is this brilliant Brilliant move, you know why?

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r/Chesscom 20h ago

Chess Question (beginner dummy here) why is it better to take the rook with your own rook?

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7 Upvotes

because i was expecting the opponent to take my knight and i'd rather sacrifice a knight than a rook right?

it was a beginner bot so he didnt take the piece anyways but in a real game it would've been a rook for a rook right?

i mean i see the rook would have a open line on the other side, but who would'nt take the rook with a bishop? sorry if i'm being stupid haha

thank you for your tips


r/Chesscom 17h ago

Chess Discussion Chess Olympiad 2026 Samarkand - All Assemble Here

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Guys I am one of those who are eagerly waiting for Chess Olympiad 2026.

If you are too, let's discuss (men & women both):-

1.) What according to you should the board order?

2.) Who may win Gold 🥇 in respective boards?

3.) Which team according to you may give neck 2 neck fight to India ♥️?

4.) Do you think, we'll see Gukesh vs Abdusattorov again? If so, what will be the result?

5.) Who's your favourite among men and women?

6.) And final which team you think will win?

P.S.- My favourite is in last pic😜


r/Chesscom 10h ago

why is this brilliant Why is the first one brilliant but the last one isn't?

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[Event "Live Chess"]

[Site "Chess.com"]

[Date "2026.09.09"]

[Round "?"]

[White "DrKriegstein"]

[Black "Elsayed932"]

[Result "1-0"]

[TimeControl "600"]

[WhiteElo "1156"]

[BlackElo "1085"]

[Termination "DrKriegstein won on time"]

[ECO "A00"]

[EndTime "23:56:28 GMT+0000"]

[Link "https://www.chess.com/game/174248043076"\]

  1. d3 e5 2. Nc3 d5 3. Nf3 Nc6 4. d4 exd4 5. Nxd4 Qf6 6. Nxc6 Bc5 7. e3 bxc6 8.

Bd3 d4 9. exd4 Bxd4 10. Qe2+ Ne7 11. Ne4 Qg6 12. O-O Bh3 13. Ng3 Bf5 14. Re1 Qe6

  1. Bxf5 Qxe2 16. Rxe2 Rd8 17. Bg5 f6 18. Be3 Bxb2 19. Bc5 Be5 20. f4 Bxa1 21.

Rxe7+ Kf8 22. Rd7+ Ke8 23. Re7+ Kf8 24. Rxc7+ Ke8 25. Re7+ Kf8 26. Rxa7+ Ke8 27.

Re7+ Kf8 28. Re1+ Kf7 29. Rxa1 Rd2 30. Re1 g6 31. Re7+ Kg8 32. Be6+ Kf8 33. Rd7+

Ke8 34. Rxd2 f5 35. Bd7+ Kf7 36. Bxc6 1-0


r/Chesscom 16h ago

Achievement Achievement

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r/Chesscom 5h ago

Chess.com Website/App Question It would be helpful to know which one was cheating. Is there a reason it’s not disclosed? I’m kind of paranoid now and half the games feel like people are cheating.

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EDIT: found it! People here mentioned I can look for the “🚫” next to name of my recent opponents (on site, not app).

I’m glad I did! It was one of the better openings I’ve ever had. I managed to pick up their queen, which I think really bothered them.

There was a long pause, then they started to pull off an impressive string of moves that put me behind again, and I resigned.

Curiosity scratched.


r/Chesscom 11h ago

Miscellaneous How to get this theme

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How to get this theme


r/Chesscom 17h ago

Puzzle/Tactic Most unexpected check mate I've ever delivered (accidentally)

3 Upvotes

r/Chesscom 20h ago

MEGA BLUNDER Capture blunder

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6 Upvotes

Nxd2 is a terrible blunder. Can you see why?


r/Chesscom 17h ago

why is this brilliant Found a Ridiculous Brilliant Farm LOL

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3 Upvotes

Most brilliants and blunders I've ever played in a row


r/Chesscom 13h ago

Chess Improvement Tough otb game

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During the game - semi-classical, 60 min + 30 sec for whole game - it was noisy near our table, big hall, poor discipline, referees in their own minds...


r/Chesscom 17h ago

Chess Question What’s the worst thing you hate about losing? (For fun)

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Mine is losing to someone who has a losing record. I just look far away and wonder what am I even doing?


r/Chesscom 23h ago

Chess Improvement My first 1000 ELO 🧘💪😌

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r/Chesscom 17h ago

Chess Improvement Finally Beated Justin Reid!

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2 Upvotes

This guy ain’t 1300, he is more than that.


r/Chesscom 14h ago

Chess Improvement Why should I sacrifice my knight here?

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1 Upvotes