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Winning Against The Vienna/Delayed King's Gambit!
www.chess.com/analysis/game/live/129601412681?tab=review The Vienna, and especially the Vienna Gambit, is one of my favorite openings, but I HATE when someone plays it against me! I shouldn't though; I've won 3/4 of my g...
Answers to some random puzzles 1
Hello and welcome back! So, if you are reading this post and you haven't read my most recent post, some random puzzles, then go do it now because this post is the answers to the random puzzles! and while you're at it, why don't you hit that fo...
Interview with Megan Lee - Reprinted Courtersy of NW Chess Magazine
Interview with Megan Lee “I think that chess is beautiful . It has helped me connect with many of the most important people in my life. I can't imagine my life without my friends and the game of chess .” Megan Lee...
The Origins of Chess: From Ancient Battlefields to Modern Times
The Origins and Evolution of Chess: A Comprehensive Journey Introduction Chess is more than just a game; it's a blend of strategy, psychology, and art. This ancient game has a fascinating history, evolving from its rudimentary beginnings to the...
Climbing the Chess Elo Ladder
Climbing the Chess Elo Ladder Understanding the Elo Rating System Elo is a rating system used to calculate the relative skill levels of players in games such as chess. Named after its creator, Arpad Elo, this system assigns a numerical value to ...
Goodbye..
I'm leaving this site.. It was really fun to meet y'all goodby...
Linkin Park fans, what do we think of From Zero?
Personally, I think that this return to the old-ish style LP used to have back in the early 2010"s (ie, thousand suns, hunting party, living things) is amazing. Emily isn't Chester (not even close), but she is a good singer. I don't like her ideal...
Mastering Chess: A Guide For Tactics
Mastering Chess: A Guide For Tactics Welcome to the ultimate guide on mastering chess! Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned player, understanding how each piece moves and the tactics you can employ with them is crucial to improving your game. ...
Best Starting Position?
What is the best starting position for beginners
Dear Chess Diary
Dear Chess Diary, Today I had my first stalemate against a human player. I played black and was 21 points up, with a promoted queen and the bishop pair against the King and some dead-end pawns. With 40 seconds on the clock, I struggled to decide...
clubs
pz join all these clubs: chess.com masters club. I suggest it to all. for sports fans: join lots of sports. I suggest this to all: chess workout. for art: join art chess
My First OTB game where I played The Harshin's Attack
So recently, I played in the North American Youth, which is a big tournament where if you get first place, you get the IM title. I did not get the IM title, but I did play a game where I played the Harshin's Attack. The game was a very interesting...
Movements of the pieces
Hi there! How are you? I hope you are nice! Are you ready for a lesson? Let's start! To play chess, players need at least a set of chess pieces and a chessboard. A chess clock is also necessary if players decide to play a timed game, a...
CCC24 Blitz
The first event of the CCC24 series is the Blitz event. Rapid and Bullet will follow after, as well as a Classical Cup #4 between the Rapid and Bullet events. CCC is always looking to include more engines that are interesting, or whose authors a...
2025 Daily Chess Championship - a shaky start
After deciding to try openings outside my normal repertoire, I realised why I stick to a few familiar openings. And having prepped for a couple of variations in the Caro-Kann and the London, I remember why I am more comfortable in the French and Q...
Can chess get you out of Santa's house?
Welcome to Santa's house of chess! Here, a Christmas gift is hidden and only the best chess players will be able to find it. This house is full of rooms with puzzles that you will have to overcome to find the exit. Do you think you will be able to...
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Breaking Out of a Losing Streak in Chess: Tips to Bounce Back
Every chess player, from beginners to grandmasters, has experienced a losing streak at some point. It can be frustrating and disheartening, but remember: even the best players in history have faced the same challenge. The key is to use your losses...
From Checkers to Chess: Unlocking the World of Strategy
I’ve always been a fan of strategy games, and checkers was my go-to. I spent hours playing it with my parents and friends, enjoying the simplicity of each move. One day, a friend introduced me to chess, and everything changed. She patiently ...
My favourite opening as black: Ruy Lopez: Old Steinitz defense
4 knights game: Spanish Variation, ,also known as Ruy Lopez is my second favourite opening as white in chess( my favourite is the wayward queen attack btw). But my favourite as black has got to be Ruy Lopez: Old Steinitz defense because its ...
Finding WIM Ruth Cardoso
Dear chess community of New York and New Jersey, You are invited to contribute to a research project to write the story of the WIM Ruth Cardoso. Ruth is the first Brazilian WIM but there is a huge gap of information about her life....