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Patterns in Chess960 positions

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Can we quantify the handicap for playing blindfolded?

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Does taking tranquilizers count as cheating in chess?

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Mismatch between my puzzle rating and game rating on chess.com

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Why does Stockfish recommend Kg2 here?

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What are the world chess championships (that both Magnus Carlsen and Wesley So eligible for)?

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Why is this a better move?

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How does Alex Botez play time odds online?

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Can the pawn take the rook in this position?

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Am I allowed to call the arbiter on my opponent's turn?

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What is the earliest queen move in any strong, modern opening?

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Relation between ratings for Chess960 and standard chess

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A deceptively simple eight piece endgame

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Are all grandmasters capable of playing blindfold?

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I need help understanding this puzzle

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Why Chess960 and not Chess959?

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Why is an early e5 against a Yugoslav setup evaluated at +2.6 according to Stockfish?

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