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mine is beliver by imagine dragons

I just played this blitz game and I was totally losing. But then, my opponent blundered a BIG mistake https://www.chess.com/analysis/game/live/119627816466?tab=review&move=0

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The first move in the previous video was shown to be flawed when I ran StockFish under slower time controls. Given 11 hours, I came up with this analysis instead. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=To3TmaTcxl4

hey y'all! just wanted to ask if anyone's going to go to chicago all-girls in about a week! 

Hello! I'm annotating games from top level tournaments. I upload the analysis to my Youtube channel: ImaginaryChess Top videos: Taking the goat down: Carlsen M vs Gukesh D How to handle two ladies: Aryan vs Cheparinov The White Spider: Tan vs Vaishali A caro kann miniature: Gunina vs Dzagnidze Break the Najdorf with positional play: Divya vs Zhu Striking with the Caro: Caruana F vs Carlsen M Playlists: Women's worldcup (Lei, Koneru, Divya, Tan)Grand Chess Tour Croatia (Magnus, Prag, Gukesh)Aktobe Open (Wang Hao, Sarana, Cheparinov)Uzchess Cup  (Nepo, Abdusattorov, Rapport) Hope you enjoy the videos!  

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What Is My Opponent Planning? – The Key to Real Progress in ChessBy Darko Polimac, FIDE Trainer If you’re rated between 400 and 1200 on Chess.com, you’ve probably been told to “think ahead” or “develop your pieces,” but today I want to share a secret that often gets overlooked—and it’s one of the most powerful ideas that separates improving players from those who stay stuck: Always ask yourself: What is my opponent planning? This one question can transform how you play. Most players at the beginner level get very excited when they see a threat of their own—maybe a hanging pawn or an undefended piece. They rush to grab it without thinking about what their opponent wants to do. Let me tell you: chess is not a solo activity. Your opponent is not a statue. They have ideas too. If you ignore them, you will keep falling into traps, losing material, and wondering why your rating doesn’t improve. Let’s say your opponent just played a quiet move like Re8. At first glance, it doesn’t look dangerous. But wait—what if they’re preparing ...e5 to open the center and unleash their pieces? If you ignore this and play a random move like h3, you might suddenly find yourself under heavy pressure. This is why you must ask yourself after every move:What is my opponent threatening?If I were in their shoes, what would I play next? This small habit will save you from countless tactical disasters. Think of a chess game as a conversation. You speak (your move), your opponent replies (their move). But if you don’t listen to what they are trying to say, you’re just talking to yourself—and in chess, that’s how mistakes happen. When you train (especially while solving puzzles or playing games), pause before every move and try to answer these: What changed with my opponent’s last move? Are any of my pieces in danger? Are they creating a threat, even if it’s not obvious? This habit may feel slow at first—but soon it will become automatic. And trust me, your blunders will drop, and your rating will rise. As a FIDE Trainer with over 25 years of experience and thousands of students, I’ve seen it again and again: the biggest leap in improvement happens not when students memorize openings, but when they start understanding what their opponent wants. The moment a student starts spotting threats before they happen, chess becomes clearer, more enjoyable—and the wins start piling up. If you’re serious about improving and tired of jumping from one YouTube video to another without a clear plan, I can help. I offer personalized chess coaching based on proven methods that helped many players, young and adult, go from casual to competitive—and most importantly, to enjoy the game at a deeper level. Send me a message if you're ready to start training smarter. I’ll show you how to think, not just what to play. Train smart. Think ahead. And always ask: What is my opponent planning? Darko Polimac, FIDE Trainer My student progress 

Im hosting an online USCF Rated tournament and I'm trying to figure out how to advertise it and get more people to sign up for it without spending money on advertising. We alr have a TLA and the easy stuff but what are some ways? Thx

I just got USCF id so yeah im looking for it

Hi I am around 1400 rapid on chess.com and I have a USCF regular rating of around 1060. I really want to increase my rating and I want to know some tips to help increase my rating at my level. Also, any courses or books that would be recommended?

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I got the killer king!  Here is the game: 

Rating oscillation in chess is completely normal and happens to every player, regardless of their level. As a coach with 20 years of experience and a FIDE Master myself, I can confidently say that rating changes—both up and down—are simply part of the game. They reflect growth, learning, experimentation, and sometimes fatigue or form. When a player is improving, their rating doesn't always rise in a straight line. There are periods of progress followed by setbacks. This is natural. You might have a week where everything clicks and you gain 50 points. Then next week, you lose three games in a row and drop back. This doesn’t mean you’re getting worse. It often means you're trying new ideas, facing stronger competition, or learning how to manage pressure in critical moments. Even top players have fluctuations. Magnus Carlsen, the world’s best for over a decade, has had rating drops after tough tournaments. It’s not a sign of failure—it’s part of being active and constantly testing your limits. Many players panic when their rating falls, but that’s the worst thing you can do. When you start chasing rating or playing only to avoid losing, your improvement slows. Instead, focus on the quality of your play: Are you calculating better? Are you understanding positions deeper? Are you spotting more tactics? Chess ratings are not fixed identities—they are just numbers that follow your results. What matters more is consistent effort, reflection after games, and the ability to bounce back. In practical terms, here's what you can do when your rating drops: Analyze your recent losses without emotion. Try to understand the recurring mistakes. Work on your weaknesses. If you keep blundering in time trouble, train your clock management. Keep playing and stay active. Inactivity can freeze your growth. Don’t avoid stronger opponents. Tough games sharpen your skills, even if you lose. Accept that improvement often looks like two steps forward, one step back. Rating swings are not signs of failure—they’re evidence of your activity and effort. The only real failure in chess is stopping your learning because of fear or frustration. So embrace the ups and downs. Every great player has been through them. What separates long-term success from stagnation is the mindset: stay consistent, stay curious, and keep playing.

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like so if that happened i would be shocked

how good is your  mid . game

Which is better, fnaf or garden of banban 

Can anyone help me with my center opening and what to do if not accepted?

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