Welcome to the official Write for Us page of https://lichessdude.com/ — a growing platform dedicated to chess lovers, chess education, player guides, tournaments, and modern chess culture.
For submissions or inquiries, email us at: support@lichessdude.com
Acceptable Guest Blog Niches
We accept high-quality articles related to:
- Chess strategies, openings, and endgames
- Chess puzzles, tactics, and training methods
- Player biographies (Magnus, Hikaru, Nepo, etc.)
- Chess for kids, beginners, and schools
- Chess improvement guides
- Chess rating systems (Elo, FIDE, USCF)
- Chess tournament news, predictions, and recaps
- Online chess platforms (Lichess, Chess.com) comparison and tips
- Chess coaching, learning apps, and tools
- Chess books, gadgets, sets, and product reviews
- Chess psychology and mindset
- Chess content for schools and educational programs
If your content is useful, educational, and valuable to the global chess community, it is likely accepted.
Why Publish with LichessDude.com
Publishing with us gives you:
- A targeted audience specifically interested in chess
- A platform suitable for coaches, writers, educators, and creators
- Opportunity to earn a permanent do-follow backlink
- Fast publishing and editorial support
- Exposure to chess enthusiasts across countries
We aim to make chess accessible for beginners, schools, and fans—your writing supports this mission.
Guidelines About Link & Keyword Placement
Allowed
- One do-follow link (related to chess, education, games, or personal blog)
- External links to reliable resources like FIDE, Chess.com, Lichess, etc.
- Natural keyword insertion (no keyword stuffing)
- Contextual anchor text only
Not Allowed
- Links to gambling or betting
- Links unrelated to chess
- Affiliate-only promotional links
- Over-optimized anchors like “best chess bets” or “buy chess set cheap”
- Hidden links or spam-like formatting
All links must provide genuine value to readers.
Guidelines to Submit a Guest Blog
Your article must follow these editorial rules:
- Minimum 1000 words (longer articles perform better)
- Must be 100% original and plagiarism-free
- Simple English preferred for a wider audience
- Include H2/H3 headings and bullet points
- Add relevant chess diagrams or screenshots (optional)
- Author bio with 1 relevant link
- Submit as a Google Doc or Word file
- AI-generated content is acceptable only if edited and meaningful
Send your article to: support@lichessdude.com
Subject line: Guest Post Submission – [Your Title]
What We Don’t Accept
We do not publish:
- Articles that have been, or will be, published elsewhere.
- Poor-quality or auto-generated content with no editing
- Topics unrelated to chess
- Political or controversial content
- Articles published elsewhere
- Too promotional content
- Content with spammy outbound links
- Gambling/casino/betting-related writing
Pricing for Guest Posts
To ensure quality and consistency, we charge a small publishing fee.
Current Pricing (2025)
- Standard Post (1000–1500 words) – $10
- In-depth Guide (1500–2000 words) – $15
- Advanced Strategy or Research Article (2000+ words) – $20
- Sponsored Post / Product Review – $25
- Additional Do-Follow Link – +$5
Includes
- Permanent do-follow link
- Editing and formatting
- Fast publishing (24–48 hours)
- Placement in relevant chess categories
Payment details will be shared upon approval.
Ready to Submit Your Chess Article?
Email your completed article to:
We look forward to featuring your valuable contribution on LichessDude.com!