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Sunday, August 9, 2026Vol. I · No. 18Free · eloist.com

The Daily Eloist

All the chess that's fit to print.

The Club-Level Lens

In the London System, club players (1600–2000) reach this position 44.0M times a season — the top reply Nf6 is chosen 30% of the time and scores 47% for Black.

Explore the position →

The Daily Puzzle

Black to move. Rated 1453. Find the idea before you peek.

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