Tom Au

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14	Does this opening have a name? 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4
11	What is the theory behind center control?
10	Is castling possible if any of the squares involved in the castling are under attack?
8	What are the consequences of an early a6 in the Sicilian?
8	With the King as last piece, how can you get a draw?

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+8	Why do chess engines sometimes miss good moves (or take forever to spot)?
+10	What are white's plans in this position?
+35	At what point does the opening end, and middle game begin?
+10	How can I tell when to sacrifice?

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9 Questions

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16	Is there a way to use handicaps in chess to bridge the gap between players of different skill levels?
13	How can one get the best possible result against a player of very different strength?
12	In Chess, are there simple “mechanics” that amateurs can learn to improve their game?
6	Are there good variations for White against the Sicilian that do not involve an early d4?
5	Why is the Alekhine Defense named after Alekhine?

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59 learning × 22	31 rooks × 6
54 theory × 11	28 kings × 5
48 strategy × 22	27 castling × 5
37 rules × 7	26 queens × 6

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