Play online
lichess.orgLichessFree and open source, with no adverts. Excellent puzzles, studies and analysis tools.
chess.comChess.comThe biggest chess site, with lessons, puzzles and millions of players. Free tier, paid extras.
chesskid.comChessKidA safe, kid-friendly site from Chess.com, built for children and schools.
fide.comFIDEThe international chess federation: official rules, ratings and world events.
Train
lichess.orgLichess PuzzlesEndless rated puzzles, plus themes such as forks, pins and mates in two.
chesstempo.comChess TempoSerious tactics training with detailed statistics. Free with paid options.
chessable.comChessableCourses from top players using spaced repetition. Mostly paid, some free.
lichess.orgLichess PracticeFree interactive lessons on checkmates, endgames and key ideas.
Watch
YouTubeGothamChessLevy Rozman. Entertaining recaps, opening guides and the famous guess-the-Elo series.
YouTubeagadmatorCalm, clear walk-throughs of classic and modern games.
YouTubeHikaru NakamuraBlitz, bullet and commentary from one of the strongest players in the world.
YouTubeSaint Louis Chess ClubTop-level lectures and broadcasts of elite tournaments.
YouTubeAnna CramlingFun, friendly games and vlogs. Great for new players.
YouTubeChessBase IndiaTournament coverage and interviews, especially from the Indian chess boom.
Follow on X
@MagnusCarlsenMagnus CarlsenThe highest-rated player in history.
@GMHikaruHikaru NakamuraGrandmaster, streamer and blitz specialist.
@GothamChessLevy RozmanInternational master and chess educator.
@lichessLichessNews, events and features from Lichess.
@chesscomChess.comEvents, memes and news from Chess.com.
@FIDE_chessFIDEOfficial news from the world chess federation.
Books
BeginnerLogical Chess: Move by MoveIrving Chernev explains every single move of 33 games. The best first book.
BeginnerBobby Fischer Teaches ChessA programmed course in basic mates and tactics. Quick and effective.
ImproverWinning Chess StrategiesYasser Seirawan's friendly guide to planning and piece play.
All levelsSilman's Complete Endgame CourseEndgames organised by rating, so you learn only what you need now.
ClubThe Woodpecker MethodAxel Smith and Hans Tikkanen's high-volume tactics training system.
AdvancedMy SystemAron Nimzowitsch's classic on positional play, still quoted a century later.
Engines and tools
stockfishchess.orgStockfishThe open-source engine that powers the analysis on this site.
lczero.orgLeela Chess ZeroA neural-network engine that learned chess by playing itself.
github.comLichess chess-openingsThe open list of named openings used by the Opening card here.
chessgames.comChessgames.comA huge searchable database of master games with comments.