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The practice of putting something together before a chess game or tournament into a state where it is ready for action. Preparation is usually used in reference to openings, as one can "prepare an opening repertoire" specifically for an opponent.

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How long does it take to use opening preparation at top level?

How long does it take until Ju Wenjun is no longer very "booked up"? Top players have outstanding memories so it takes a very long time for the actual memories of the booking up to fade. Howeve …
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(For training purposes) Are there any openings with rook pawns that are more effective than ...

Are there any openings with rook pawns that are more effective than others? There are few recognized openings which start with a rook pawn move on move one, except in circumstances where the op …
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Can I ask to see other players' score sheets between tournament rounds?

Can I request (i.e. request from a TD) to see the submitted score sheets of my opponent from his past rounds during the tournament, for example to refresh my memory of the openings he's likely to pla …
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Does this chess variant exist, and has it ever been considered for official tournaments?

Get a top chess engine, make it play a game and stop at some legal position in the mid-game where White has a slight +0.1 / +0.2 advantage (just like the one that exists at the start of a normal game …
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