Free Chess Resources

Learn to Play

lichess.org, "Learn chess by playing!"

Playing

1. lichess.org
   
2. Chess.com
3. chess24

Puzzles

1. Chess Tempo
   
2. ChessPuzzle.net
   

Databases (Games)

1. chessgames.com
2. 365Chess.com

News

1. ChessBase
   

Entertainment

1. The Queen's Gambit (IMDB)
2. The Luzhin Defence (IMDB)
   
3. Searching for Bobby Fischer (IMDB)
   

YouTube Channels for Improvement

1. Saint Louis Chess Club                                                             Recorded lessons on various chess topics by GMs Yasser Seirawan, Ben Finegold, Varuzhan Akobian and many other teachers.
2. Chessexplained
3. John Bartholomew
4. ChessCoach Andras
5. PowerPlayChess                                                                           GM Daniel King, one of the best chess presenters, analyzes current and classical games alike.
   
6. Rapid chess                                                                              Game footage of blitz and rapid tournaments.
   

Book Recommendations

1. Dan Heisman's "Recommended Books"
   
2. IM Andras Toth, "My Ultimate Book Recommendations | Beginner to 1700 | Tiermaker edition"
   

Ratings

1. 2700chess.com
   
2. Chessmetrics
   

Organizations

1. U.S. Chess Federation
   
2. International Chess Federations (FIDE)