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Does swapping the colors of the squares affect the gameplay?
If for example, the bottom-left square is light instead of dark AND we place the queens in their colors:
By affect I mean psychologically, etc., because it is pretty obvious that everything you can ...
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How to prepare for an opponent
How does one prepare for an opponent (OTB or Online)? Do you go through recent games? How far do you normally go back? Would certain factors about an opponent dictate how you prepare for them?
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How can I build my opening repertoire and memorization?
I have been playing chess for last two years. I am trying techniques like controlling the center, not allowing weak pawn structure, etc. Now I am trying to build up an opening repertoire. My question ...
