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    • How do they stop the clock?

      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

      • erasner
      • | May 17, 2013
      • | 68 views
      • | 5 comments

    • tournaments and matches

      I won't be joining any future matches and tournaments that allow vacation and are more than 3 days per move. | Read More

      • danny_57
      • | May 12, 2013
      • | 55 views
      • | 0 comments

    • Tournement

      If you are looking for a small tournament then sign up for Pushy pawns. Rated games 3 day per move with vacation. All ratings allowed. If you have trouble fing Pushy Pawns then leave a comment saying you want to play and I will invite you. | Read More

      • cdoyle100
      • | May 9, 2013
      • | 43 views
      • | 0 comments

    • One year aniversary

      Yesterday I got a trophy from chess.com saying that I had been a member for one year.  I decided to make some "next year resolutions" and comment on what I need work on.   Before joining: I had recently gotten back into chess after about a 5 ye... | Read More

      • MJHtheBoss
      • | May 8, 2013
      • | 116 views
      • | 6 comments

    • chess is always fun

      Im going on vacation playing chess | Read More

    • chess_loves

      One of the best ways to improve in chess is to play through master games.  I strongly encourage any student rated 1800+ to regularly review the games of recent elite Grandmaster tournaments.  Watch the world's top rated players or pick your own ... | Read More

      • munnu_jain
      • | Apr 22, 2013
      • | 127 views
      • | 0 comments

    • I'm sorry for my absence.

      As I am sure many have noticed (and commented on), my attention to chess.com (and my games, groups, etc) has wanned as of late. My sincere apologies for my inattentiveness. As a super-admin of many groups and (in theory) involved in many projects... | Read More

    • How To Create Tournaments

      Creating tournaments is a real joy; at any given time, I typically have about 50 tournaments going at one time. You must be a premium member to create tournaments. Here is how it is done:     Go to Home and choose Tournaments.     Â... | Read More

    • 1973 Greater Philadelphia Invitational Championship (part 3 of 7)

      Michael Pastor was the young superstar of Philadelphia chess. Bright and chess-obsessed, Michael made master by his mid-teens, a feat quite less common than today. Not only that, but simultaneously I had been in one of my frequent "vacations" from... | Read More

      • danheisman
      • | Feb 27, 2013
      • | 495 views
      • | 3 comments

    • My First Anniversary

      This morning I received a message from chess.com congratulating me for having been a member for one year. I took that as a cue to write a blog post about how things have been working out over the last year. Feb-Apr 2012 -- Solo play.I joined ch... | Read More

    • Health problems:

      No this isn't chess related, except that it has to do with me. In short, I will be having a heart cath this Tuesday to check for and repair a possible blockage, I do not anticipate any issues, but I will be "taking vacation" Monday night in the e... | Read More

      • dl_leonine
      • | Feb 15, 2013
      • | 178 views
      • | 6 comments

    • My Chess Career(beginning-present)

      I have always believed that planning is the key to successful execution.I'm writing this blog to (hopefully) to detail my journey from lowly not-even-master-level to the highest rank of chess.I believe this is something I can achieve in my lifetim... | Read More

    • (FINAL UPDATE) Tournaments FULL!!

      [Blog History]      I'm sure that you aware by now that the The Official Chess.com/TV Group is holding a pair of Internal Tournaments beginning February 1st. Eligibility is for group members only, with great prizes related to Chess.com/TV! A... | Read More

    • (UPDATED) Tournament Spots Still Open!

      [Blog History]      For those of you not aware, The Official Chess.com/TV Group is holding a pair of Internal Tournaments beginning February 1st. Eligibility is for group members only, with great prizes related to Chess.com/TV!   Prizes f... | Read More

    • A Sample Coaching Game - Part 4

      A Sample Coaching Game with a Student (Part 4)  Below is a transcript from an actual coaching game that shows the richness of the ongoing discussion (literally on each move) between coach and student.  A total of over 250 messages were ex... | Read More

      • _valentin_
      • | Jan 22, 2013
      • | 212 views
      • | 0 comments

    • A Sample Coaching Game - Part 3

      A Sample Coaching Game with a Student (Part 3)  Below is a transcript from an actual coaching game that shows the richness of the ongoing discussion (literally on each move) between coach and student.  A total of over 250 messages were ex... | Read More

      • _valentin_
      • | Jan 22, 2013
      • | 232 views
      • | 0 comments

    • A Sample Coaching Game with a Student - Part 1

      A Sample Coaching Game with a Student(Part 1)  Below is a transcript from an actual coaching game that shows the richness of the ongoing discussion (literally on each move) between coach and student.  A total of over 250 messages were excha... | Read More

      • _valentin_
      • | Jan 22, 2013
      • | 466 views
      • | 0 comments

    • Hoping to Attend a Chess Tournament - Anyone Have Advice?

      I recently made some investments in vacation properties which should allow me to travel more freely and cheaper in the US, and maybe even internationally. I hope to attend my first chess tournament as a tourist and see some of the drama unfold fir... | Read More

      • onefineham
      • | Jan 18, 2013
      • | 86 views
      • | 0 comments

    • A Great Chance To Win Prizes!

      [Blog History] An Official Chess.com/TV Group Entry     Before we spill the BIG beans, let’s go back in time to November 2011, only a few months after launching the Official Chess.com/TV Group, when we held our first Internal Tournament. ... | Read More

    • The Chess Hustler

      The chess park hustler Its been a while since ive played OTB since most of the time im either studying or logging-in on this site playing blitz or posting comments and all that. So to change the environment i decided to go to various places were ... | Read More

      • konhidras
      • | Jan 15, 2013
      • | 208 views
      • | 4 comments
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