Tuesday, August 4, 2026Vol. I · No. 13Free · eloist.com

The Daily Eloist

All the chess that's fit to print.

The Club-Level Lens

In the Pirc Defense, club players (1600–2000) reach this position 16.7M times a season — the top reply Nc3 is chosen 66% of the time and scores 51% for White.

Explore the position →

The Daily Puzzle

White to move. Rated 1516. Find the idea before you peek.

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