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The Knight’s Tour Problem - Chess and Math Combined

The Knight’s Tour Problem - Chess and Math Combined

Lord_Hammer
| Oct 23, 2019
| 6,194
| 17

When I was around 11 or 12, I went to a chess camp during the summer, and on the last day, our teacher made us do a knight's tour. Every time I tried, I failed it. I kept getting my knight trapped, and no one could do it. My best try was my first ...

What are Weaknesses in Chess?

What are Weaknesses in Chess?

Lord_Hammer
| Sep 29, 2019
| 7,857
| 9

One of the most important concepts in chess are weaknesses and understanding how to identify them and use them to your advantage. You also need to try and create as little as possible in your own position and to get rid of them if you have any.&nb...

The Greek Gift Sacrifice!

The Greek Gift Sacrifice!

Lord_Hammer
| Sep 24, 2019
| 2,492
| 12

If you have never heard of the Trojan Horse, then you should definitely learn it. So, let me begin with a "short" history lesson .  There was a city in Turkey called Troy, and across Aegean Sea lied the city of Sparta, Greece. Both cities h...

How to Win a Winning Game

How to Win a Winning Game

Lord_Hammer
| Sep 17, 2019
| 1,235
| 5

Former US Chess Champion Frank Marshall once said,"Winning a won game is the hardest thing in chess." So if you blunder away your advantage often, you're in good company.  Here are some mistakes you might have if you throw away games often: P...

The Bishop Pair Advantage

The Bishop Pair Advantage

Lord_Hammer
| Jul 26, 2019
| 1,389
| 8

Imagining that the pieces have stable values which are written in stone is an oversimplification of chess. One of the ways to become a better player is to develop a more subtle understanding of the relative values of the pieces.  Often a piece ga...

Alekhine's Gun!

Alekhine's Gun!

Lord_Hammer
| May 22, 2019
| 740
| 5

The 1930 San Remo International was not at all a notable tournament, as the world champion Alexander Alekhine finished with 13 wins, 2 draws, and no losses. But the tournament is not known for Alekhine's performance - it is known for his 3rd round...

The English Opening

The English Opening

Lord_Hammer
| Apr 8, 2019
| 1,261
| 5

The English Opening starting with 1. c4 is a modern way to handle the opening phase of the game. This opening is a "flank" opening since it starts with a side pawn rather than the central 1. e4 or 1. d4 moves. Many players from chess history and t...

Longest Possible Game

Longest Possible Game

Lord_Hammer
| Mar 26, 2019
| 965
| 3

First of all, in chess.com, it will not auto-draw the game until 75 moves have been made without a pawn move or capture. Next we should be clear what "move" means in chess. A "move" is 1 move by white plus one move by black. So for example, at th...

Pawn Storms

Pawn Storms

Lord_Hammer
| Feb 15, 2019
| 843
| 8

It’s generally considered advisable to cover your king behind a row of pawns, such as the following: How do you go about attacking such a castled position? A solid barricade of pawns prevents the pieces from coming into direct contact with ...

Chess 960 (Fischer Random) Tips

Chess 960 (Fischer Random) Tips

Lord_Hammer
| Feb 8, 2019
| 3,213
| 6

Chess960, or Fischer Random, is a variant invented by the late World Champion Bobby Fischer. The rules of the game are the same as standard chess, but in an effort to reduce the impact of opening theory, the pieces have been randomly shuffled on e...

Endgame Principles

Endgame Principles

Lord_Hammer
| Feb 8, 2019
| 920
| 2

The endgame is the final stage of a chess game. There are rules and principles for each stage, but the focus of this article is to improve your endgame skills.  Master the Basic Checkmates  There isn't really much to say here. Your ability to wi...

Improving Your Tactics

Improving Your Tactics

Lord_Hammer
| Jan 22, 2019
| 1,210
| 25

"Great. Tactics. So boring." Exactly. I know how much everyone hates tactics. But they are a very crucial part of the game. In fact, there is a saying: “Chess is 99% tactics.”   How to Spot Tactics If you see a tactic, take time to do the tactic...

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