Online chess community where you can play chess, learn strategies and tactics, read chess news, see book reviews, find rules & tips, get free downloads, and more! http://www.chess.com/ 2007 Chess.com 1. How can one master the openings? I am a former National Master and life Master at Quick chess. I have also beaten many GM's in rated blitz and quick chess. My approach to mastering the openings begins with mastering the pawn structures. Pawn st...http://blog.chess.com/TheChessGym/how-does-one-master-the-openingFri, 05 Sep 2008 14:51:53 -0700http://blog.chess.com/TheChessGym/how-does-one-master-the-openingAm I a Victim or Victor or inmate? What separates the terms victor, victim, and inmate? Hi my name is Rene’ Phillips United States Chess Federation Victim 11489052. I wished to share my experience from the National Open in Las Vega...http://blog.chess.com/TheChessGym/national-open-2008-g10-am-i-a-victim-victor-or-inmateTue, 10 Jun 2008 15:33:51 -0700http://blog.chess.com/TheChessGym/national-open-2008-g10-am-i-a-victim-victor-or-inmate