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This is called the 'Noah's Ark Trap', I think it is that old! I have used this trap several times and it works against some good players!

Here is a famous trap in the Queen's Gambit, everyone should know. I have used it several times ;-) White thinks they are winning a Pawn, in reality they are losing their Knight!

show all view all Upcoming Tournaments My Upcoming Tournaments NamePlayersTime ControlFormatRating Range 1,2,3,4! I declare a Pawn war! 10/12 3 days 6(1)->3+ Open Humungous pairs of two. 10/100 3 days 2(1)->1+ Open Sicilian Defense 9/12 3 days 6(1)->3+ Open Trompowvsky Attack 8/12 3 days 6(1)->3+ Open Evans Gambit 7/12 3 days 6(1)->3+ Open Fianchetto Variation 7/12 3 days 6(1)->1+ Open Ruy Lopez 7/12 3 days 6(1)->3+ Open

I took this idea from "Teens of Chess.com" Which chess.com member would you most like to meet in real life jrcolonial98

Ok people, I think we should introduce ourselfs. You may gues my name... I live in México. Zapopan, wich a city located in the state of Jalisco (remember Tequila and Mariachis? well, all from Jalisco) What do I do for a living?, This may come as a surprise, but actually I am a Neurosurgeon, or a Brainsurgeon if you prefer. So, yes, I'm a Physician. I also have a Master of Science degree (in Immunology) and currently I'm working on getting my PhD. (But don't even dare calling me a Nerd ) About chess, I've been playing since I was 6 or 7. I started playing seriously when I was in 8th grade. In the 11th grade I became my hometown champion. Then I stoped playing for a while, went to Medical School. I played a few tournaments while there, but never won any. Then I went to do my residency in Neurosurgery, and I couldn't play anymore for a while. Once I finished I decided to go back and get my Master of Science degree and later my PhD. I started playing again about a month ago. Had to grease uo those old gears to put the machine in motion, but I'm regaining my confdence and remembering all of those lessons. So, I've been on and off the game for about 32 years now. Once I was even a member of USCF (rated and everything), but that was over 20 years ago. I'm starting fresh. I accept challenges, but if I don't I'm probably just to busy doing surgery on somebody's brain, so don't take it personal.

All Admins must invite,invite,invite!!!

Every once in a while I will post a puzzle. Here is the first...

I'm too lazy to post it, but you can find it on my profile. It's quite crazy and I hope you enjoy it!

Now for the sicilian defense. White scores better with 1.d4 than 1.e4 because the Sicilian scores so well for black.

Every once in a while I will post an opening. The first is the Ruy Lopez, White's best chance for advantage.

For lovers of chess and chess maniacs there are house tourney's coming up. So feel free to join as much as you can handle and have your games home If there's some worries with the time limit, never mind but post your idea's and we'll react within day's and do what ever in our might to get things done for everyone pleasant & attractive.... The Chess Maniacs crew!

Hello, Chess Maniacs! This is my second game in my best games in my best games collection being posted in this group. It is wheaten (1653) vs aabbccdd (1548). I played for a win with the Black pieces in a Two Knights Defense, Ulvestad Gambit. Combination Time! See if you can find the combo before reading on. wheaten played 15.Qxb7. I will not post here the rest of the game, as I was winning, but you can find it here http://www.chess.com/echess/game.html?id=20477428#