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    • Is chess.com "computer workout" a good machine or not?

      I think that, it is. I don't know if there are better programs but it helps me to stay above a position for an hour and do analysis. Examine the variations practically and so on. I regard to seeimprovent in my games peridically. | Read More

    • A Puzzle - Assess the Situation (!?)

      A modified puzzle/idea given the "pumpup" treatment after a "Computer Workout" session here on chess.com!!  2 solutions, the first is short and practical, the second is a more complex solution and perhaps realistic effort by white for the more a... | Read More

    • Recent Site Improvements

      Now that July is upon us, it's fitting to look back and review some of the cool things we did on the site last month. June was a BIG month for changes around here! Here are highlights, starting with the bigger stuff...   A Face-lift for C... | Read More

      • webmaster
      • | Jul 1, 2012
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    • SOUND NOT WORKING IN LIVE CHESS OF CHESS MENTOR OR COMPUTER WORKOUTS!!

      So I've played thousands of games on here and suddenly the sound just went! Weird thing was I wasn't able to play at all due to being conditioned to hearing the sound of th pieces moving....bit strange.  I dropped over two hundred points in two d... | Read More

      • phil1912
      • | Jun 26, 2012
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    • Major Updates for Android & iPhone!!

      Hi all! Those of you who like to get your chess on with your Android or iOS device will be happy to know that we've got MAJOR updates on both platforms this week! (Apple is still reviewing the submission but it could be in Store any time now.) ... | Read More

      • webmaster
      • | Apr 18, 2012
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  • Nation's Top Chess Kids to Battle in Online Invitational

    16 of the U.S.A.'s top young chess talents will be participating in two new invitational competitions June 8-10: the Chesskid.com U.S. under-12 Invitational and the Chesskid.com U.S. under-8 Invitational. The matches will be covered via internet s... | Read More

  • Computer Workout 2.0

    Today I'd like to unveil what will be an extremely valuable training tool for those who choose to make use of it: Computer Workout. What? You've seen it before? Tried it before? No way! This is a 90% "completely" new Computer Workout, redesigned ... | Read More


  • Fritz

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    Fritz is a chess engine that is extremely popular. It has played against many strong chess players, including Vladimir Kramnik and won many games. It has defeated him 4-2. There is also Deep Fritz another chess program made by the same manufacture... Read More »

  • Values

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    Each of the pieces in chess has a different value indicating its usefulness relative to other pieces. Under most systems, including that used in the "Details" section of Chess.com games, a pawn is worth one point, a knight is worth three points, a... Read More »

  • Curdo, John

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    John Anthony Curdo was born on November 14, 1931 in Lynn, Massachusetts and now lives in Auburn, Massachusetts.  He is a FIDE master (current Elo rating  2275, maximum Elo rating 2305).  He has won the Massachusetts state championship 18 times ... Read More »

  • Abbasov, Farid

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    Farid Abbasov was born in Azerbaijan on January 30, 1979.  In 1997, he took 2nd place in the European Youth Chess Championships.  He became a grandmaster in 2007.  Tournament results include: 1st at Alushta 2004; 1st at Kireevsk in 2004; 2nd a... Read More »

  • Graphical User Interface

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    A Graphical User Interface (GUI; pronouced "Gooey" or "Jee-you-eye") allows a human to interact with a computer by means of a graphical screen display in lieu of a console based interface.  A chess GUI is a graphical representation of the chessb... Read More »