Sometimes, players rely too much on the most powerful piece on the board. If I get a sniff that someone plays that way, I'll do everything I can to take the piece. It's surprising how quickly they'll fold when the piece is taken. I'm not referr...
1. The opponent is beaten two or three times in a row and asks for rematches after every loss. Finally, on the fourth or fifth time, the opponent wins. The winner asks for a rematch, but the now victorious loser is gone. Unless there's a good ...
I'm presently reading King's Gambit by Paul Hoffman. I have some other chess books -- the names of which I don't recall right now -- but I'm wondering if anyone has any suggestions for good books on chess. I'll find my list later and post the ot...
Does anyone else keep records of particularly well-played games, win or lose? Am I the only one that does this?
I realize I'm a little older, but this new trend of trash talking is ridiculous. Unless someone is a real jackass, I don't feel the need to comment unfavorably on how he won or lost. A gg is more than sufficient. Know this: I have and will rep...
