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In at least half the games that I play on this site, there are times when my opponents clock appears to have stopped. It is his move, his connection indicator is flashing, and his clock is not running.
Is this the player using vacation time, o... | Read More
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Here's some links to articles about cheating in chess. The first article by IM Tim Harding is very long and detailed, and well worth reading - if you're interested in this topic. And while we're on the subject of cheating let's not forget a famous... | Read More
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It’s been a rough month for Bulgarian professional players taking part in major chess events held in my home country. The newly-fledged FIDE master Borislav Ivanov has taken on every GM and IM ‘daring’ to enter a chess tournament here in Bul... | Read More
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For about a year, I was a cheater. No, not that kind of cheating, this dog is faithful. I’m talking about cheating on the tactical trainer. Perhaps worse than the actual cheating, was that I was really not that aware of it. It’s my own fault, ... | Read More
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Todya I played two games with analyzethispgn. The first went quite well until I blundered into a mate in one. The second, I paid full concentration and reaped the rewards. Note that during the first game, I was in the second half of my losing game... | Read More
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This is a selfish blog!
I shall list here some things that i'm gonna do on chess.com or something important.But you can also visit them if u wish and also u r welcome to post some interesting links here!
More things will be added soon.
re... | Read More
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This is currently my best game on Chess.com. I'm not a great chess player by any measure, but I do enjoy deviating from book openings and progressing along intuitive, irregular lines. For all the failures this mentality produces, it can yield som... | Read More
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Now i can't play because of the same moves that's not fair! somebody get back to me. | Read More
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There seems to be no enforcement regarding electronic devices in the game area. Every year I see people running a chess engine only a few meters from the games (in the game room). On laptops, tablets, and cell phones. This year I stood behind some... | Read More
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Below is a link to an interesting article. Brief intro: Borislav Ivanov is rated 2200 but recently has performed in tournaments with a rating of 2700. The most recent one was a rapid tourney and he won over 12 GMs. It's a certainty that he is che... | Read More
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I feel compelled to share an argument that another player and I have discussed. I believe that when a player is down on material and position, that player should resign regardless of that time remaining on the clock. Not resigning is unsportin... | Read More
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I see people being accused of cheating with a computer. How can you tell? | Read More
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Recently I have experienced games being aborted, and then popping up later when I have lost on time. Is this someone interfering with the site, and cheating, or what? Any help would be -- a help. Thank you. | Read More
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I see a lot of people being accused of cheating. How can someone cheat in a 1 minute game? | Read More
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Here is a link which shows all the players that have been banned for cheating . Prepare to be shocked at some at some of the people listed !
http://www.chess.com/cheating.html?page=1 | Read More
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In today’s blog, I am going to cover the latest news concerning the Zadar Scandal case that shook the chess world and worried many tournament organizers whose worst nightmare came through at the Zadar Open in Croatia when a young untitled player... | Read More
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Name: The Magic Rat
Title: FMAge you started chess: 16
Fide rating: about 2300Country: Germany
1) How are you? Is chess keeping you busy?
I would be quite busy even without chess.
2) How long have you been playing Chess?
Close to 20 yea... | Read More
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If you like blitz why not join the live attended club. There will be 2 people aganist each other and they play 2 games. So you may ask well what if there is a game one won and game two and the other person won well play one more and see who win... | Read More
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In those fast games where you have just three minutes or less it always comes down to basics. Especially in the one minute games, because you have basic speed moves. By those I mean pre sei moves to expire no clock. I use a basic five moves. I hav... | Read More
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[Blog History]
Over the last few years, cheating in the chess world has grown exponentially. Like some monstrous “lifeform,” no one seems to know how to stop it. Can they? Will they?
&nbs... | Read More