https://lichess.org/@/fla2021/blogfla2021's Blog2026-03-16T11:53:20.071Zhttps://lichess.org/@/fla2021/blog/how-to-reach-1200-insights-from-enrique-the-kind-of-coach-every-beginner-needs/ulIRv3Z72026-03-16T11:53:20.071Z2026-03-16T11:53:20.071ZHow to Reach 1200: Insights from Enrique, the Kind of Coach Every Beginner Needs<img class="ublog-post-image" width="880" height="550" src="https://image.lichess1.org/display?fmt=webp&h=550&op=thumbnail&path=PcGFEBoceCbv.webp&w=880&sig=48328fd3eaedebc58d4a6e170dc0ee573cfb5de4" /><br />A new friend from the meetup, a passionate coach, and a simple roadmap to reach 1200WFM fla2021https://lichess.org/@/fla2021/blog/6-tips-to-stop-throwing-won-positions-in-chess/EDdU2jg72026-01-21T10:57:44.197Z2026-01-21T10:57:44.197Z6 Tips to Stop Throwing Won Positions in Chess<img class="ublog-post-image" width="880" height="550" src="https://image.lichess1.org/display?fmt=webp&h=550&op=thumbnail&path=peFhcsucq4rT.webp&w=880&sig=b1bdb94be922a378bbd48363ddacf8ea26dbc8bd" /><br />We’ve all been there: a winning position... and somehow it slips away. Chess is cruel, but the lessons stick. Check out this article if you want to stop throwing won gamesWFM fla2021https://lichess.org/@/fla2021/blog/useful-tips-for-beginners-and-intermediates-in-middlegame-and-endgame/X426xWiJ2025-06-04T12:03:05.029Z2025-06-04T12:03:05.029ZUseful Tips for Beginners and Intermediates in Middlegame and Endgame<img class="ublog-post-image" width="880" height="550" src="https://image.lichess1.org/display?fmt=webp&h=550&op=thumbnail&path=ublog:X426xWiJ:YSNVVhI7.webp&w=880&sig=b82bb4ff8a4312d371e758a2888710a09c2ced6d" /><br />Developed, castled, controlled the center... then came the big question: Now what? Check this post to learn what to do next ...WFM fla2021https://lichess.org/@/fla2021/blog/the-first-edition-of-the-make-them-cry-tournament/lDVpSHpC2025-05-07T15:22:35.638Z2025-05-07T15:22:35.638ZThe First Edition of the "Make Them Cry" Tournament<img class="ublog-post-image" width="880" height="550" src="https://image.lichess1.org/display?fmt=webp&h=550&op=thumbnail&path=ublog:lDVpSHpC:j37rnE5J.webp&w=880&sig=e2049ab37c7f2948e5312f2e10db8747051698d2" /><br />The First Edition of the "Make Them Cry" Tournament : The Best Moves, Missed Tactics, Clever Maneuvers, and Plenty of Lessons Learned!WFM fla2021https://lichess.org/@/fla2021/blog/bored-with-black-learn-the-okelly-sicilian-in-just-one-day/VO90CxU32025-04-11T15:00:11.845Z2025-04-11T15:00:11.845ZBored with Black? Learn the O'Kelly Sicilian in Just One Day!<img class="ublog-post-image" width="880" height="550" src="https://image.lichess1.org/display?fmt=webp&h=550&op=thumbnail&path=ublog:VO90CxU3:pjzJ5ifP.webp&w=880&sig=b72d7c068f63d47c333158eb3e357f95f90cd6eb" /><br />The O'Kelly SicilianWFM fla2021https://lichess.org/@/fla2021/blog/the-greek-gift-sacrifice-good-sacrifices-and-bad-sacrifices/yC70MkAK2025-03-11T19:16:48.983Z2025-03-11T19:16:48.983ZThe Greek Gift sacrifice: good sacrifices and bad sacrifices<img class="ublog-post-image" width="880" height="550" src="https://image.lichess1.org/display?fmt=webp&h=550&op=thumbnail&path=ublog:yC70MkAK:sYzJCUPu.webp&w=880&sig=5351d2b50f1482ce76a18df663b0beef1cd618a8" /><br />In this post we will discuss he famous Bishop Sacrifice on h7, a classic attacking pattern!WFM fla2021https://lichess.org/@/fla2021/blog/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-dynamic-center/l8rf5Ltm2025-01-15T13:38:10.361Z2025-01-15T13:38:10.361ZWhat You Need to Know About the Dynamic Center<img class="ublog-post-image" width="880" height="550" src="https://image.lichess1.org/display?fmt=webp&h=550&op=thumbnail&path=ublog:l8rf5Ltm:A0Quf3C2.webp&w=880&sig=b3963c734650142394e0007c34330597bf0419ca" /><br />Through examples, we'll learn how to play in dynamic center positions.WFM fla2021https://lichess.org/@/fla2021/blog/bishop-or-knight-which-one-to-choose/6cv9PCii2024-10-03T15:14:34.468Z2024-10-03T15:14:34.468ZBishop or Knight? Which one to choose?<img class="ublog-post-image" width="880" height="550" src="https://image.lichess1.org/display?fmt=webp&h=550&op=thumbnail&path=fla2021:ublog:6cv9PCii:VPY2nvrp.jpg&w=880&sig=c827df2562aa6cca9a4bcde582f62ae7a48a31f4" /><br />In this blog post, I want to show you some practical examples to help you understand when a bishop is better than a knight (and vice versa)WFM fla2021https://lichess.org/@/fla2021/blog/whats-the-difference-between-an-accelerated-dragon-a-knight-and-a-dinosaur/mZQUW0zj2025-10-24T16:30:33.925Z2025-10-24T16:30:33.925ZWhat’s the difference between an accelerated dragon, a knight, and a dinosaur?<img class="ublog-post-image" width="880" height="550" src="https://image.lichess1.org/display?fmt=webp&h=550&op=thumbnail&path=ublog:mZQUW0zj:Isf8RzDm.webp&w=880&sig=d8190288054aaf12c6c86e20fa1158cde25b5612" /><br />Key knight jumps in the Accelerated Dragon!!!!WFM fla2021https://lichess.org/@/fla2021/blog/how-to-climb-from-1600-to-1800-four-coaches-share-their-experience/kqBQ1DVp2025-08-20T15:04:20.958Z2025-08-20T15:04:20.958ZHow to Climb from 1600 to 1800: Four Coaches Share Their Experience!<img class="ublog-post-image" width="880" height="550" src="https://image.lichess1.org/display?fmt=webp&h=550&op=thumbnail&path=ublog:kqBQ1DVp:mm2tWzBQ.webp&w=880&sig=a7480e592f717e782d438153b6108f8902a1999f" /><br />Stuck at 1600? Four titled coaches (WFM, FM, IM & GM) share their secrets to reaching 1800, clear, practical, and tested advice you can apply right away!WFM fla2021https://lichess.org/@/fla2021/blog/how-to-punish-the-latvian-gambit-as-white/yOxf5mBR2025-07-18T10:05:51.352Z2025-07-18T10:05:51.352ZHow to Punish the Latvian Gambit as White<img class="ublog-post-image" width="880" height="550" src="https://image.lichess1.org/display?fmt=webp&h=550&op=thumbnail&path=ublog:yOxf5mBR:MM9rIO6U.webp&w=880&sig=4e48e03352cbcd4b6c8663beb9dff9c04f8a9bb5" /><br />Latvian Gambit... with White!WFM fla2021https://lichess.org/@/fla2021/blog/in-this-holiday-chill-like-my-dog-and-avoid-blunders/n3VC0Pj82024-12-27T13:27:39.453Z2024-12-27T13:27:39.453ZIn This Holiday, Chill Like My Dog and Avoid Blunders!<img class="ublog-post-image" width="880" height="550" src="https://image.lichess1.org/display?fmt=webp&h=550&op=thumbnail&path=ublog:n3VC0Pj8:WEhx1mKh.webp&w=880&sig=7feb5a74e9c9cf9f541ba88cbc9c33f85ee3c571" /><br />In this post I will share some simple tips to help you spot blunders before they happen and keep improving your gameWFM fla2021https://lichess.org/@/fla2021/blog/the-four-knights-opening-easy-win-for-white-pieces/dv0C8KXb2024-11-27T09:34:28.831Z2024-11-27T09:34:28.831ZThe Four Knights Opening! Easy win for White Pieces<img class="ublog-post-image" width="880" height="550" src="https://image.lichess1.org/display?fmt=webp&h=550&op=thumbnail&path=fla2021:ublog:dv0C8KXb:m4bj4wMU.webp&w=880&sig=b6d8a5f71bee74db9e9b523c6ef84e30e356f71a" /><br />Check this line if you want to surprise your opponent as White piecesWFM fla2021https://lichess.org/@/fla2021/blog/the-power-of-the-fixed-center/WuRpW5Kg2024-11-15T09:07:54.336Z2024-11-15T09:07:54.336ZThe Power of the Fixed Center<img class="ublog-post-image" width="880" height="550" src="https://image.lichess1.org/display?fmt=webp&h=550&op=thumbnail&path=fla2021:ublog:WuRpW5Kg:aBPcEZyM.webp&w=880&sig=ca23714b82880e5d6ffc1fcac3efb11e31f356f2" /><br />In this blog you will learn some tips of what you need to do in fixed center positions, take a look to them!WFM fla2021https://lichess.org/@/fla2021/blog/sometimes-its-better-not-to-castle-too-quickly-heres-why/iQazBEOP2024-10-31T17:06:25.504Z2024-10-31T17:06:25.504ZSometimes, it's better not to castle too quickly! Here's why!<img class="ublog-post-image" width="880" height="550" src="https://image.lichess1.org/display?fmt=webp&h=550&op=thumbnail&path=fla2021:ublog:iQazBEOP:bayA0psv.webp&w=880&sig=0390d4c93730e796b89c7cfe74df5b6a504aea99" /><br />Discover the hidden power of delaying your castle in the Scotch opening to surprise your opponent and make them cry!WFM fla2021https://lichess.org/@/fla2021/blog/attacking-the-king-when-both-are-castled-on-the-same-side/LLqHLcEn2024-10-17T10:00:31.538Z2024-10-17T10:00:31.538ZAttacking the King When Both Are Castled on the Same Side<img class="ublog-post-image" width="880" height="550" src="https://image.lichess1.org/display?fmt=webp&h=550&op=thumbnail&path=fla2021:ublog:LLqHLcEn:fcq36IdY.jpg&w=880&sig=6698acdf70e43805451f39d1c0048af56663b272" /><br />This post provides key strategies and considerations for successfully attacking your opponent's king when both players have castled on the same side!WFM fla2021https://lichess.org/@/fla2021/blog/4-must-see-games-from-the-round-5-at-the-budapest-olympiad/NcJ7pAwY2024-09-17T18:28:04.8Z2024-09-17T18:28:04.8Z4 Must-See Games from the Round 5 at the Budapest Olympiad<img class="ublog-post-image" width="880" height="550" src="https://image.lichess1.org/display?fmt=webp&h=550&op=thumbnail&path=fla2021:ublog:NcJ7pAwY:RoTaiBCd.jpg&w=880&sig=85f14d5efb85970675fd3a6e86c1e5d7757cd1de" /><br />My Favorite 4 Games from Round 5 of the Budapest Olympiad: Each Game Offers Valuable Lessons, Enjoy them!WFM fla2021https://lichess.org/@/fla2021/blog/girl-power-on-the-chessboard-10-tactics-from-round-1-of-the-womens-olympiad/Ac2fgOPy2024-09-13T13:03:35.581Z2024-09-13T13:03:35.581ZGirl Power on the Chessboard: 10 Tactics from Round 1 of the Women's Olympiad<img class="ublog-post-image" width="880" height="550" src="https://image.lichess1.org/display?fmt=webp&h=550&op=thumbnail&path=fla2021:ublog:Ac2fgOPy:tFjjos1A.jpg&w=880&sig=67dfd8f844f51c15565b2b271942d04eeb015c81" /><br />Discover 10 tactics from Round 1 of the Women's Olympiad in Budapest. See how girl power shines on the chessboard!WFM fla2021https://lichess.org/@/fla2021/blog/endgame-tips-that-might-change-your-lifeor-not/ZXxzZ72T2024-08-29T10:38:11.225Z2024-08-29T10:38:11.225ZEndgame Tips That Might Change Your Life...Or Not!<img class="ublog-post-image" width="880" height="550" src="https://image.lichess1.org/display?fmt=png&h=550&op=thumbnail&path=fla2021:ublog:ZXxzZ72T:36k3j6E9.png&w=880&sig=b26fcef37c365e1ff3d1483247eec051d9cf6ece" /><br />In this post you will find some important tips to improve your endgames without having to study that hardWFM fla2021https://lichess.org/@/fla2021/blog/consequences-of-not-applying-the-opening-principles-in-chess/rlVQHpRe2024-08-13T20:01:24.017Z2024-08-13T20:01:24.017ZConsequences of Not Applying the Opening Principles in Chess<img class="ublog-post-image" width="880" height="550" src="https://image.lichess1.org/display?fmt=png&h=550&op=thumbnail&path=fla2021:ublog:rlVQHpRe:QsBFS2Nw.png&w=880&sig=76cfeaeea40ca481a8d02fcdeab7612ca468ec63" /><br />In this post, I will show some positions where players ignored opening principles and the negative effects that followedWFM fla2021https://lichess.org/@/fla2021/blog/respect-the-little-ones/Zw66yIUi2024-07-22T15:08:59.599Z2024-07-22T15:08:59.599ZRespect the little ones!<img class="ublog-post-image" width="880" height="550" src="https://image.lichess1.org/display?fmt=webp&h=550&op=thumbnail&path=fla2021:ublog:Zw66yIUi:nBZsuSvF.jpg&w=880&sig=78d18986656c55d1bdf7112c7793dd4bc7e55de8" /><br />The importance of knowing typical pawn structuresWFM fla2021https://lichess.org/@/fla2021/blog/key-points-and-plans-in-the-italian-opening/OQmRi4f22024-07-03T00:02:10.905Z2024-07-03T00:02:10.905ZKey points and Plans in the Italian Opening<img class="ublog-post-image" width="880" height="550" src="https://image.lichess1.org/display?fmt=webp&h=550&op=thumbnail&path=fla2021:ublog:OQmRi4f2:r8WhnjHY.jpg&w=880&sig=00aebd4a953b38842c1faed475947409f2a54a35" /><br />Learn How to Play the Italian Opening by Focusing on Key Points and the Games Shared in This PostWFM fla2021https://lichess.org/@/fla2021/blog/the-open-center/HIx8r8ie2024-06-25T09:49:50.932Z2024-06-25T09:49:50.932ZThe Open Center<img class="ublog-post-image" width="880" height="550" src="https://image.lichess1.org/display?fmt=webp&h=550&op=thumbnail&path=fla2021:ublog:HIx8r8ie:UaMh1fgi.jpg&w=880&sig=b54e5f29b39d829069c136d5e981d0013b3072f4" /><br />Unlocking the Secrets of the Open Center:WFM fla2021https://lichess.org/@/fla2021/blog/control-the-center/UPmhPMiF2024-06-18T16:04:00.342Z2024-06-18T16:04:00.342ZControl the center!!!<img class="ublog-post-image" width="880" height="550" src="https://image.lichess1.org/display?fmt=webp&h=550&op=thumbnail&path=fla2021:ublog:UPmhPMiF:a0HeqRvt.jpg&w=880&sig=e40390082a534cfca39d504a93f74c7dff76de7c" /><br />Four positions that demonstrate the superiority of controlling the center in chessWFM fla2021