A tag is a keyword or label that categorizes your question with other, similar questions. Using the right tags makes it easier for others to find and answer your question.
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opening× 155
Questions relating to the first few moves in a game
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learning× 96
Questions related to learning how to play chess
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strategy× 57
Questions relating to strategical play and long term planning in chess
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analysis× 56
Questions related to determining the Truth behind positions. This includes who is winning, what the next move should be, and what happens when a certain move is played.
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engines× 47
Any machine or computer program that plays chess, with the possible exception of The Turk ;-)
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history× 38
Questions relating to the history of chess, whose origins trace to the ancient Indian game of chaturanga.
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software× 38
Questions about chess-related software, but not including chess programs; there's a more specific tag for those questions, the [chess-computers] tag.
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rules× 32
Questions relating to the rules of chess
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theory× 30
the erudite study and the philosophy behind the moves in chess.
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endgame× 28
the part of the game when there are only a few pieces left on the board. Usually play revolves around one or both players trying to promote a pawn.
Alternatives are the opening an…
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tactics× 27
the concrete maneuvers (e.g. forking two pieces with a knight, pinning a piece to the opponent's king, or unleashing a discovered check) that chess players use and combine in order to achi…
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rating× 26
A number that approximates a player's skill. The actual meaning of the number depends upon the issuing organization. Common issuers include the USCF and FIDE.
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pawns× 16
Questions relating to the Pawn
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books× 14
Questions concerning chess literature.
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chess-variants× 14
Questions about variants of normal chess including bughouse, Chess960 (Fischer Random), atomic chess, and antichess.
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world-championship× 14
For all questions related to the World Chess Championship: its holders, contestants, history, etc.
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tournament× 13
A series of chess games between a number of player, who compete for a set of prizes. Chess tournaments are of different formats and categories, and they can be open or by invitation only
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statistics× 13
Questions about game statistics, e.g. the winning percentage of a "line," the probability of some event occurring in a game, or player statistics.
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sicilian-defense× 12
the opening given by the moves 1. e4 c5, and it is one of the most popular replies to white's 1. e4.
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training× 12
Questions relating to chess training
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checkmate× 12
Questions relating to checkmating.
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castling× 12
Questions relating to castling
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fide× 12
Questions about FIDE, the international governing body of chess.
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notation× 12
Notation refers to any formalized method of recording chess games so they can be replayed and shared later. Common notations include algebraic, figurine algebraic, descriptive, and the digital PGN fo…
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positional-play× 12
A style of play emphasizing capture of strategic squares and prophylactic moves.
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knights× 11
Questions relating to the Knight
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draw× 11
Questions relating to drawing in chess
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online-chess× 10
Questions relating to playing chess on the internet
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queens× 9
Questions relating to the Queen
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gambits× 9
an opening where one player sacrifices material - usually a pawn, but sometimes multiple pawns or even a piece - in order to gain some positional advantage, e.g. a lead in development or m…
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etiquette× 9
Questions regarding the written rules, or the unwritten customs, that concern proper behavior in the world of chess.
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famous-players× 9
Questions relating to well-known chess players.
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blitz× 9
chess played with very short time controls, typically 5 minutes per side or less.
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bishops× 9
Questions relating to the Bishop.
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fischer× 8
Robert J. Fischer (1943-2008) was an American grandmaster and world chess champion. At the height of his skills (1972) he was peerless. He was known for his meticulous preparation, deep understanding…
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master-games× 8
Games played by demonstrably skilled players such as FIDE IMs and GMs, or those of similar strength pre-FIDE.
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