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Longest Sequence For Any Piece To Reach A Certain Square

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What longest number of moves for a forced mate position (including draw rules)?

theory checkmate problems computer-chess records

modified May 22 at 15:49 Rewan Demontay 7,062

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Is there a single best move in every position?

analysis engines theory calculation

answered May 22 at 14:07 dpcjsr 69

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Overprotection Of A Piece

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Maximum number of queens possible

theory problems queens

modified May 22 at 0:08 Rewan Demontay 7,062

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Starting positions in Chess960 where black is definitely worse

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modified May 15 at 19:55 Aditya Sharma 44

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I read that Mikhail Tal claimed to have been able to see 50 variations ahead in a game. Any thoughts on this possibility?

analysis theory

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When moves are randomized, is there an inherent advantage to the player who goes first, or the player who goes second?

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modified May 4 at 4:02 Galen 307

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Does white have an advantage?

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How should Black defend against the Steinitz attack?

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Looking for practical rulesets for when king promotion is allowed

rules theory problems pawn-promotion kings

answered Apr 25 at 18:11 Laska 6,246

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Opening preparation

opening strategy theory preparation

modified Apr 23 at 20:09 Rewan Demontay 7,062

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Confused about timing of cxd5 and dxc4 in the Queen's Gambit Declined (QGD)

theory positional-play pawn-structure queens-gambit queens-gambit-declined

answered Apr 16 at 6:43 Alexander Woo 186

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What is the Dorfman method in chess?

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