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Are computers destroying chess?
Awarded Nov 11, 2020 at 0:31
A mysterious mate in one
Awarded Nov 7, 2020 at 16:18
Can I hover my finger over a chess piece without touching it in a major chess tournament?
Awarded Nov 2, 2020 at 19:46
What will/should the arbiter do if the side which cannot theoretically lose resigns?
Awarded Oct 7, 2020 at 10:10
Is there a "touch-promote" rule?
Awarded Oct 5, 2020 at 20:06
Must one say "queen check" before capturing a queen?
Awarded Oct 1, 2020 at 5:35
Must one say "queen check" before capturing a queen?
Awarded Sep 30, 2020 at 2:35
A position with the only legal move resulting in checkmate
Awarded Sep 16, 2020 at 23:02
What are examples of very aggressive openings?
Awarded Sep 6, 2020 at 4:05
Why does a chess engine not get excited about a piece exchange at the end of its analysis depth?
Awarded Sep 4, 2020 at 7:15
Wrongly placed chessboard - what happens?
Awarded Sep 2, 2020 at 7:55
When was it possible for a player's king to be attacked by 3 of the opponent's pieces?
Awarded Aug 31, 2020 at 6:41
What does "+-" mean in algebraic notation?
Awarded Aug 27, 2020 at 4:07
Does a KQQ vs KQ endgame position with perpetual check exist?
Awarded Aug 21, 2020 at 6:57
How should I make a 6 year old think more?
Awarded Aug 19, 2020 at 14:41
Psychological tricks in chess?
Awarded Aug 15, 2020 at 23:40
Shortest stalemate in serious tournament game
Awarded Aug 14, 2020 at 13:06
Should you always try your best (play as if your opponent is a grandmaster)?
Awarded Aug 14, 2020 at 1:36
Should a chess engine be aware of opposite-side castling?
Awarded Aug 12, 2020 at 22:13
Why is it not a checkmate?
Awarded Aug 11, 2020 at 0:57
Stockfish is considering a move in a book by GM Mihail Marin as a blunder
Awarded Aug 9, 2020 at 1:55
What are examples of very aggressive openings?
Awarded Aug 4, 2020 at 5:41
What are examples of very aggressive openings?
Awarded Jul 25, 2020 at 15:16
Has a woman ever defeated a reigning undisputed World Chess Champion in classical chess?
Awarded Jul 22, 2020 at 11:28
Where can I find this game with a sacrifice followed by a long series of checks leading to a discovered mate?
Awarded Jul 21, 2020 at 21:33
Can playing blindfold chess be learned or is it a natural skill?
Awarded Jul 20, 2020 at 4:47
Why do high level players memorize specific games?
Awarded Jul 15, 2020 at 23:16
What projects have been undertaken to solve chess completely?
Awarded Jul 9, 2020 at 8:03
How do chess engines "think"?
Awarded Jul 5, 2020 at 17:40
Why struggle for a single pawn?
Awarded Jun 27, 2020 at 11:21
Why struggle for a single pawn?
Awarded Jun 25, 2020 at 19:42
What is the least number of knights needed to cover the entire board?
Awarded Jun 18, 2020 at 18:51
Is it bad etiquette to keep playing in a clearly hopeless position?
Awarded Jun 12, 2020 at 19:09
Two knights can move to e7, but the move is only specified as Ne7
Awarded Jun 5, 2020 at 19:28
Why doesn't Lichess' Stockfish suggest this bishop sacrifice?
Awarded Jun 4, 2020 at 18:19
Can a player resign after checkmating their opponent?
Awarded Jun 2, 2020 at 13:32
When is castling possible?
Awarded May 29, 2020 at 11:17
Why do points matter in trading pieces?
Awarded May 18, 2020 at 20:20
Why do people even play chess?
Awarded May 18, 2020 at 19:35
Why do people even play chess?
Awarded May 18, 2020 at 18:26
What moves solve this mate in 2?
Awarded May 13, 2020 at 18:41
Why does Stockfish undervalue pawns when compared to the classical "a piece is worth three pawns" approach?
Awarded May 11, 2020 at 7:55
Is chess a zero sum game?
Awarded May 10, 2020 at 1:26
Is it improper etiquette to ask your opponent what his/her rating is before the game?
Awarded May 6, 2020 at 13:27
How can I prevent checkmate in this position?
Awarded May 2, 2020 at 13:27
How are humans good at chess?
Awarded May 1, 2020 at 21:18
How are humans good at chess?
Awarded May 1, 2020 at 15:50
How are humans good at chess?
Awarded May 1, 2020 at 3:42
Please help solve this endgame problem posed by a friend
Awarded Apr 22, 2020 at 18:48
Games where a pawn checkmates the king
Awarded Apr 22, 2020 at 3:28
Is there a trick to help kids know which direction pawns are going?
Awarded Mar 25, 2020 at 4:25
I was up a piece but could not win. What went wrong?
Awarded Mar 25, 2020 at 4:20
In a online game, is it considered good etiquette to offer a draw when the opponent obviously misclicked?
Awarded Mar 17, 2020 at 19:50
In a online game, is it considered good etiquette to offer a draw when the opponent obviously misclicked?
Awarded Mar 17, 2020 at 8:00
What is the fastest way to reach stalemate?
Awarded Mar 9, 2020 at 16:20
What is a good French-like defense against 1. d4?
Awarded Mar 5, 2020 at 7:30
Game ended with a handshake
Awarded Mar 3, 2020 at 23:35
Why have engines not increased top rated chess players' Elo?
Awarded Mar 2, 2020 at 19:20
Did Bobby Fischer actually write "Bobby Fischer Teaches Chess"?
Awarded Feb 23, 2020 at 5:15
Is Stockfish 11 (level 20) beatable?
Awarded Feb 20, 2020 at 19:20
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