Search Results
| Search type | Search syntax |
|---|---|
| Tags | [tag] |
| Exact | "words here" |
| Author |
user:1234 user:me (yours) |
| Score |
score:3 (3+) score:0 (none) |
| Answers |
answers:3 (3+) answers:0 (none) isaccepted:yes hasaccepted:no inquestion:1234 |
| Views | views:250 |
| Code | code:"if (foo != bar)" |
| Sections |
title:apples body:"apples oranges" |
| URL | url:"*.example.com" |
| Saves | in:saves |
| Status |
closed:yes duplicate:no migrated:no wiki:no |
| Types |
is:question is:answer |
| Exclude |
-[tag] -apples |
| For more details on advanced search visit our help page | |
Results tagged with theory
Search options not deleted
user 11629
Theory commonly refers to the erudite study and the philosophy behind the moves in chess (like the opening or endgame theory), but this tag can also be used for questions about the theoretic study of the game itself.
2
votes
1
answer
442
views
Chess as random process
Not sure whether this is more of a physics or a chess question.
Looking at the evaluation graph (computer evaluation vs. move number) of a game of chess, I realized that there are some similarities t …
- 20.9k
2
votes
Classical Scheveningen: Why is ...Ne8 so rare in this position?
Haven't checked, but I would guess it is due to a combination of weaker players (the classical Scheveningen is not all that popular nowadays), most games being blitz or bullet and the move not being o …
- 20.9k
2
votes
What are some common tactics that arise when black has played h6?
In my experience, your second idea, sinking a knight in g6, is not very common. Some more ideas:
piece sacrifice on h6 for two pawns and an open king
piece sacrifice on g5 (not forced but tempting) …
- 20.9k
7
votes
Accepted
The strength of Smith-Morra gambit
chances, particularly against f7 (with a bishop on c4) and on the open c and d files (after putting rooks on c1 and d1
potentially (depends on the opponent) playing off-beat openings like this can avoid theory …
- 20.9k
1
vote
Formulating a Precise Definition of "Space" in Chess
From a human, chess player perspective, space is something you talk about in opening/middlegame (rarely in endgames), when there are many pieces on the board. In most normal openings it is typically d …
- 20.9k
25
votes
Accepted
What is the least number of knights needed to cover the entire board?
Depending on whether occupied squares need to be covered as well, the number is:
[Title " 12 knights, Without Covering Occupied Squares"]
[FEN "8/5N2/1NN1NN2/2N5/5N2/2NN1NN1/2N5/8 w - - 0 1"]
[ …
- 20.9k
1
vote
Which are the ideas in the Van't Kruijs Opening?
In my view a chess opening is characterized by a typical pawn structure and plans associated with it. As such a single move like 1. e3 should not deserve to be called an "opening' because there are no …
- 20.9k
4
votes
Meaning and origin of 'theory' in 'opening theory'
Opening theory refers to particular variations; but also to typical plans specific to the respective openings. … So perhaps at one point in time, "opening theory" was a lot more based on principles and less concrete lines!? …
- 20.9k
4
votes
How to analyse an endgame quickly?
There are all kind of endgames, so it is a bit difficult to generalize, but still there are a few things that are relevant in many cases.
Just like in the middle game you can evaluate the position ba …
- 20.9k
4
votes
What is 'space' on a chessboard?
Two things could be meant by space:
White has more space (basically one row more than black) to maneuver his own pieces behind his pawns, let's say around d2, e2, d3, e3. Compare this to black who h …
- 20.9k
6
votes
Are there rules for categorising all pawn-only endgames into won/drawn/lost?
There is no general rule for multi-pawn endgames as they are much too complex.
However I believe that most of the pawn only endgames that appear in regular games are readily assessed correctly by gr …
- 20.9k
8
votes
Accepted
Is an Arabian mate possible without the king’s help?
I don't think it is possible to forcibly mate the king with rook and knight only.
Proof: The only mating position is with the white king in a corner, the rook giving check from an adjacent square a …
- 20.9k
3
votes
Accepted
Are all KQvK positions winnable if it's not stalemate and Black can't capture on current move?
Yes, all KQvK positions are won under these conditions (no stalemate, no capture). The same holds for KRvK.
The only possibilities for such basic endgames not to be won under your conditions would b …
- 20.9k
6
votes
3
answers
839
views
Najdorf poisoned pawn with or without 7..h6 8 Bh4
In the Sicilian Najdorf poisoned pawn variation what is the difference between including the moves 7...h6 8 Bh4 (as many top players do) and not including them?
[FEN ""]
1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 d6 3.d4 cxd4 4. …
- 20.9k
26
votes
How to learn chess if you're still a 3-digit rating after a few years
The first thing to learn once you know how the pieces move is basic tactics and general strategy.
Tactics: In certain positions it is possible to gain an advantage doing a certain move or sequence of …
- 20.9k