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Getting Better in Chess: The Critical Mistake to Avoid

Submitted by WGM Natalia_Pogonina on Sat Nov 21, 2009 1:02am.

Every day I get a lot of fan mail (thanks, guys!), and many of the messages are dedicated to the evergreen subject “how do I get better in chess?” I am trying to do my best to offer individual advice to everyone. However, there is a very wides... Read more »

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10 chess books you don't want to miss

Submitted by IM IMCheap on Thu Jun 4, 2009 12:49pm.

When I was a kid, PCs weren’t that widespread yet, so books were our #1 choice when it came to chess studies. Of course, innovative technologies speed up the process of learning chess, but the old methods shouldn’t be totally neglected too. Th... Read more »

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chess piece value

Submitted by LYCAN148 on Wed Feb 4, 2009 7:09pm.

hi in this article i will try to tell you how much each peices value is.   In chess, the chess piece relative value system conventionally assigns a point value to each piece when assessing its relative strength in potential exchanges. These va... Read more »

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Deutschen Schachbund Kongreß

Submitted by Grakovsky on Fri Jan 30, 2009 2:40pm.

Thirty-nine players wanted to participate in the master competition, nineteen were allowed in Nuremberg. When Amos Burn withdrew, Rudolf Charousek took his place. The international tournament was played in the premises of the Museum Society in Nur... Read more »

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Bobby Fischer; A different side.

Submitted by sebas4life on Wed Jan 28, 2009 2:07am.

I'm not sure if I am allowed to post this here since this is not my article. The source of the article can be found here. http://www.thesmartset.com/article/article01210802.aspx I thought it was very interesting and didn't want to keep you guys ... Read more »

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Introduction to the universe of chess

Submitted by stak on Tue Jan 20, 2009 11:42pm.

"I, of course, was aware of the mysterious charm of this "royal game". The one and only of all those that man invented that is not bind to the tyranny of luck and grants glory only to those outwitting their opponents, or to those having a certain ... Read more »

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Students Dedicated to Chess

Submitted by Vitez on Thu Dec 11, 2008 1:45pm.

To some, chess is a hobby. It's a leisurely game to be played between friends having a conversation. At Pierrepont School, it's a passion. Students play it for fun after school and during lunch. On weekends, they compete against others at tournam... Read more »

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Chess In 1475

Submitted by Grakovsky on Thu Dec 4, 2008 1:45pm.

Year 1475, MCDLXXV, was a common year starting on Sunday of the Julian calendar. This year marked many important events such as the birth of the Renaissance man, Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni -- the prodigious Italian painter, sculpt... Read more »

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A brief thought on possibilities

Submitted by Catherine-J on Mon Nov 10, 2008 10:26pm.

    It would seem that within the grand history of chess, we all sit in a privileged place in history where we embody the great cliche that we stand on the backs of giants.  Numerous great players have been recorded and technological programs ... Read more »

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Power of Chess For Troubled Teens

Submitted by pythagoras on Sun Oct 26, 2008 4:12pm.

Several years ago, I taught in a middle school behavior disorder middle school. One of the first things I implemented was chess training for my students. I did it because they were interested in the game and so I thought it would be a good way to ... Read more »

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Chess in Schools

Submitted by billwall on Fri Oct 17, 2008 12:37pm.

The Annenberg Foundation is one of the biggest contributors to chess in America’s public schools.  The same foundation that sponsors the Annenberg Challenge that Barack Obama and Bill Ayers are linked to (Chicago Annenberg Challenge) also spons... Read more »

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The story of two rooks and one knight, -told in five pictures!

Submitted by mauerblume on Fri Oct 3, 2008 3:23am.

Rooks need open and half-open files. This is a well known "truth"! *** Here is a 5-step-program 1. occupy a open line with one rook and control it 2. double rooks in that line 3. get with one rook at second or seventh rank 4. Get them both ... Read more »

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A Black Grandmaster

Submitted by odirtyredo on Thu Sep 25, 2008 8:58pm.

This article is about the first black grandmaster Maurice Ashley.  Below are two videos and a game featuring him.     Read more »

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Chess Clocks??

Submitted by masteryoda on Mon Aug 4, 2008 9:36pm.

                                Hi everyone, I was thinking of buying a tournament chess clo... Read more »

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Life Lessons from Chess

Submitted by ChessKids on Tue Jul 8, 2008 11:48pm.

courtesy David Cordover, www.chesskids.com.au Life is a game of chess. It is a game of chess within a game of chess. Much like a Russian doll - with an infinite number of chess games built into each other. Each game you play is but a move ... Read more »

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Move A Day - #5

Submitted by ih8sens on Sat May 3, 2008 2:09pm.

1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6 5. Nc3   Best Response(s) - There are quite a few similar choices here.   White develops a piece himself whilst defending his pawn at the same time.  As troops are mustered into battle each ... Read more »

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Move A Day - #4 B

Submitted by ih8sens on Sat May 3, 2008 2:05pm.

 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6   Best Response(s) - Several.   Black develops a piece.  The game has the makings of a highly tactical one but there is really nothing to say.     I will post move 5 imm... Read more »

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Move A Day - #4

Submitted by ih8sens on Thu May 1, 2008 6:01am.

1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxe4   Best Response(s) - Many, several just end up transposing anyways.    White is certainly in no mood to offer gambits and the like.  Each opponent is looking to blow their rival off the boa... Read more »

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Move A Day - #3 B

Submitted by ih8sens on Tue Apr 29, 2008 12:08pm.

Forgive the delay, I've been swamped.   1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 cxd4   Correct Response(s) - Nxd4 is objectively best.  c3 is not particularly unusual.   Pawns are traded, the position is opened a little, and the tension g... Read more »

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Move A Day - #2 B

Submitted by ih8sens on Mon Apr 21, 2008 2:25pm.

1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6   Correct Response(s) - Many, d4 being prefered by many.    Black follows what may very well be the single most played opening in the history of modern chess.  The idea behind the move is simple; support the ... Read more »

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Move A Day - #2

Submitted by ih8sens on Sun Apr 20, 2008 1:23pm.

1. e4 c5 2. Nf3   Best Response(s) - Many    White develops his knight and pushes onward down the 'most common' Sicilian line.  Although there is little 'theory' involved at this point, it is clear that White is... Read more »

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Move A Day - #1 B

Submitted by ih8sens on Fri Apr 18, 2008 10:30am.

1. e4 c5   Correct Response(s) - Many.  Nf3 being historically preferred.   Black decides to play the Sicilian Defense. Note some interesting intricacies in the position already! - Black has asserted control on the queen side. - The... Read more »

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Move A Day - #1

Submitted by ih8sens on Thu Apr 17, 2008 11:10am.

1. e4  Correct Response(s) - Many.   This is, by a very slim margin, the favored opening move among complete beginners and super Grandmasters alike.   White opens up the diagonal for two pieces (Queen and Bishop), the only opening m... Read more »

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Move A Day - Introduction.

Submitted by ih8sens on Wed Apr 16, 2008 4:02pm.

The name pretty much describes the idea.  I have selected a game of particular interest and will, as I'm sure you've figured out.  Post one move a day with detailed analysis, diagrams, and other annotation.  Comments in the ... Read more »

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chess for children

Submitted by EyeoftheTiger on Mon Jan 21, 2008 8:20am.

The main ingredient for teaching chess to children is motivation.  If a child is interested in learning, you will be able to teach chess.   I taught my son chess when he was only 2 1/2 years old.   He wanted to learn. ... Read more »

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