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What is chess style?

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What is zugzwang in chess?

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Fianchetto bishop vs. normal bishop?

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Best Continuation for this Counter to Queen's Gambit Accepted

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Is it better to start without queen or without any pawns?

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Should you always try your best (play as if your opponent is a grandmaster)?

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Hanging square and deflection tactic leading to a back rank checkmate

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Pushing the e-pawn

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Was I right to capture the pawn in this position?

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modified Sep 22 at 22:43 Rewan Demontay 2,233

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What is the best continuation for White?

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Is chess a solved game?

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What is counterplay?

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How to know how good an opening/defense scores?

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Is this a good idea for starting the game?

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