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General Chess Discussion - How is this not mate?#1

http://en.lichess.org/5Y8PzK9E/white#45


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General Chess Discussion - losing 130 points for stalemate#12

I would have said you should lose 200 points for stalemating against that much lower rated of a player.


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General Chess Discussion - What do you think about my games?Som players underestimated Me and they payed for it#15

If 3 games aren't enough, will 1000 be enough? As a coach, I not only have to present methods and material regarding chess improvement, but also ensuring that the player(s) actually improve. It seems …


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General Chess Discussion - What do you think about my games?Som players underestimated Me and they payed for it#13

The rating on here is inflated compared to FIDE and USCF. Regardless, both rating systems approximate a player's strength at a given time. When someone higher rated sees they are playing a "weaker pla…


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General Chess Discussion - Resign or Checkmate?#7

If you are trying to raise your rating rapidly, resigning when it is clear your position is lost will allow you to play more games and your rating will rise faster provided you have the relevant skill…


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Game analysis - Why is this checkmate?#14

FIDE Rules of Chess 3.1 It is not permitted to move a piece to a square occupied by a piece of the same colour. If a piece moves to a square occupied by an opponent’s piece the latter is captured and …


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Game analysis - Why is this checkmate?#11

FIDE Rules of chess: 3.9 The king is said to be 'in check' if it is attacked by one or more of the opponent's pieces, even if such pieces are constrained from moving to the square occupied by the king…


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Game analysis - How to progress in middle game?#4

The most important part of the middlegame is analyzing weaknesses and tactical opportunities. In the example game your opening does not attempt to place pieces on good squares right away and ignores o…


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General Chess Discussion - What do you think of this puzzle's rating?#29

Better players would spend more time on moves that actually determine whether you win, lose, or draw. Even a forced mate in 10 is still a win...


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Game analysis - Just finished this grueling marathon of a game#6

Well... I can't beat 3 but is this close enough? http://en.lichess.org/SyXByVco#41


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