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This video will teach you all the lines of how to play and dominate your opponent with the Tennison gambit. It is premiering shortly so anyone who is interested in learning may join. Thanks! https://youtu.be/765HKWO5Y0w

INNOVATIVE CHESS SOLUTIONSPrevious registrants, chess enthusiasts and all others whom it may concern, After two immensely successful monthly scholastic online tournaments, we are pleased to announce the third rendition of this series, the July Transcontinental Scholastic Chess Super-Tournament, which will occur on July 10. Considering that we received twenty-eight registrations from twelve states during the preceding monthly tournament, we decided that it is necessary to add a third section, so there will be Open, Reserve (U1000) and Novice (U600) sections. As usual, there will be four rounds and a time control of G/45+10. The first round begins at 10:00am (CDT) and each round begins as soon as practicable thereafter, which should mean the event would conclude no later than 4:00pm. For additional information and to register, please visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/transcontinental-scholastic-chess-super-tournament-3-registration-160028861633 Also, in case you reside in Texas or a nearby state, we would like to remind you about our upcoming in-person tournament, the 2021 Waco Scholastic Chess Championship, which will occur on July 17. It will constitute four sections, five rounds, an optional blitz-side event and a time control of G/30;d5. Finally, we will award a number of trophies in each section equal to 25% of registrations received by July 3. It should be noted that July 3 is also the next entry fee deadline after which it increases from $22 to $25. To discover more about this tournament and to register, please visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2021-waco-scholastic-chess-championship-registration-150119008997 Sincerely, Caleb S. BrownPresident of Innovative Chess Solutions

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Hey All, I was wondering if the K factor(the max amount one can gain/lose per game) changes for ONL Blitz ratings as compared to classical ratings on uscf?

Innovative Chess Solutions FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 14, 2021 Contact: Caleb S. Brown at csbrown.entrepreneur@gmail.com Friends, previous registrants, chess enthusiasts and whomever else it shall concern, Having successfully concluded our first monthly tournament on May 8, we are pleased to announce our next monthly Transcontinental Scholastic Chess Super-Tournament, which will occur on June 12. Notably, this online tournament has been arranged to ensure immense flexibility, with players' afforded a break of at least thirty minutes between rounds and the ability to request a 1/2 bye if required; most online tournaments evade both of these features. Moreover, with a respectable time control of G/45+10, registrants will be empowered to calculate deeply and minimize blunders without worrying about time deficiencies. They will also have the possibility of competing against players from across the country (our last event drew players from seven states and both coasts). In a shift from our previous online tournament, the Reserve section will be open to students rated U1000, rather than U700 as before. The USCF-rated blitz side-event will occur earlier in the day at 5:40pm (instead of 7:00pm) and will offer Amazon gift cards equal to 50% of entry fees received thereof. Finally, for prizes, we will award $100 in Amazon gift cards (b/20) in the Open and 50% of entry fees in the Reserve section as Amazon gift cards. The entry fee for the main tournament is only $10 and the blitz fee is $5. However, the former will increase by 50% after June 5, so act quickly. Registration is refundable until that date (provided that Eventbrite's fees are non-refundable). As we are attempting to grow this event to be as large as possible, even if you do not register yourself, we would appreciate it if you told anyone you know who might be interested in registering about this tournament. Also, if you have any questions concerning this event, please do not hesitate to inquire. To discover more about this tournament and to register, please visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/transcontinental-scholastic-chess-super-tournament-2-registration-154859572149

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I got my first brilliancy yesterday! Tbh it doesn't really look like a brilliancy but idk.

Solved! Silman Simplified - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XeSLI1Y-ZNE

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May Flowers Swiss (USCF Rated OTB) Saturday May 8, 2021 Entry Fees: $20 Time Control: G/45 D/10 Section: Open, Reserve U1500 Prizes: 75% payout in prizes of the entry fees. Address: Panera Bread-8928 Darrow Rd, Twinsburg, OH 44087 Registration at site: 9:00AM - 9:45AM (Preferred Pre-registration) RD 1: 10:00 AM. Lunch break at 12:00 PM RD 2: 12:30PM, RD 3 &4 paired ASAP. Active USCF membership required. For registration, e-mail: hansennsong@gmail.com or text 440-903-8728, 216-562-7357, 216-218-5239. Include name, rating, and USCF ID. Cash payment only. Payment at site only. Must be paid before 9:45 AM. Carry your own boards and clocks. No sets or clocks will be provided. COVID-19 precautions: Mask required. Social distancing will be practiced.

INNOVATIVE CHESS SOLUTIONS To whom it shall concern, Innovative Chess Solutions is pleased to present its next virtual chess tournament, the Transcontinental Scholastic Chess Super-Tournament, which will occur on May 8. In addition to enjoying a first-class scholastic event from the safety and comfort of their own home, players will have the advantage of a respectable time control (G/45;+10) rather than the very brief ones typically offered by online chess tournaments. Additionally, they will have the potential of competing against players from all over the country (our last online tournament drew players from 11 states) for a truly transcontinental tournament. There will be a break of about thirty minutes between rounds, so you should be ensured of having sufficient time for lunch, irrespective of what your time zone may be. In order to make our tournament as accessible as possible, for players who register by May 1, the entry fee will be only $10, which is refundable until that date.* For maximum efficiency, we will be awarding Amazon gift cards as prizes, as specified on the Eventbrite page. Also, an optional blitz side-event (G/5;d0) will be offered. As we would ideally like to impact as many players as possible with this event, if you have any scholastic chess players in your chess club or other group, we would greatly appreciate it if you told them about this event! Finally, to discover more about this tournament and to register, we encourage you to visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/transcontinental-scholastic-chess-super-tournament-1-registration-149086444569 If you shall have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to inquire. Sincerely, Caleb S. BrownPresident of Innovative Chess Solutions and Chief Tournament Director * The entry fee does not include Eventbrite's commission, which is added onto the entry fee and is non-refundable.

Seems like everything has been moved online, at least in the PNW of the USA. Have any of you have gotten to play OTB in 2021 yet?

Last night, I decided on a whim to try my luck against the Vladimir Kramnik bot here on chess.com. For reference, I'm rated 1091 rapid, and so had no business playing a bot of that strength. My mindset going in was "let's see how long I last." Usually when playing strong bots, the answer is not long. Somehow though, I managed to be competitive. We ended up in a Sicilian, and although he was better for most of the game, I kept it reasonably close up until I blundered a rook at the end and only played a few more moves before resigning. I despite the loss, I felt really good about how I played (aside from the blunder), and went to check the game report. What I saw still has me beaming. I played at 87.9 accuracy against a 2800 with only one blunder and 2 mistakes. Although I lost, I never should have stood a chance at my rating. I think that may have been the best game of chess I've ever played.

https://www.chess.com/game/daily/310973358

https://www.chess.com/a/2ghppvesx21iP8 36 moves of perfection, then...dead. Sigh.

Are ratings calculated from your tourney result in comparison to the entire player pool, like certain high-level tourneys? Or are they calculated just from the games you actually play? i.e., if you win your first two games in a 5-round USCF-rated tourney on chess.com and then withdraw, do they calculate based from the results of those two games alone, or based on 2 points out of 5 result and the median rating of all players? Thanks.

Hello. I joined at the beginning of the year, and having played a few tournaments, I have not seen the rating appear for online at uschess.org. Is there a way to look up my account to confirm everything is linked properly?

Hello. I've been watching a streamer on YouTube digging into peoples profile, and I've been trying to dig into mine. Can someone show me how to find my favorite openings for white and black?