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What is the correct pawn promotion procedure?

asked Jan 16, 2014 at 8:24

29 votes

15 answers

11k views

Are there moves in chess that are considered unsporting?

asked May 6, 2014 at 6:45

23 votes

6 answers

11k views

Proven ways to improve calculation speed

asked Mar 19, 2015 at 8:35

21 votes

5 answers

6k views

Why do some players consider it rude not to accept a rematch in online blitz? [closed]

asked Aug 10, 2017 at 9:32

19 votes

2 answers

3k views

How do Kramnik and Topalov indicate a resignation when they play together?

asked Oct 12, 2015 at 7:07

19 votes

3 answers

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Why is Jovanka Houska introduced as a WGM when she holds the more prestigious IM title?

asked May 25, 2021 at 19:23

18 votes

12 answers

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When losing in blitz, is it rude to play to win on time?

asked Jan 10, 2016 at 20:38

18 votes

6 answers

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Software for opening repertoire practice

asked Oct 16, 2013 at 10:21

13 votes

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Has Carlsen been given a deadline to announce his WC intentions?

asked Jul 9, 2022 at 6:13

11 votes

4 answers

891 views

Is there a name for this common type of blunder?

asked Dec 9, 2014 at 7:31

10 votes

4 answers

559 views

Why do FIDE tournaments have rest days on weekends?

asked May 22, 2015 at 9:17

9 votes

3 answers

752 views

In this QGD Exchange variation, how should white deal with 6 ...Bg4?

asked May 6, 2017 at 18:33

8 votes

2 answers

2k views

Why do top GM's "retire" from chess? [closed]

asked Feb 2, 2019 at 7:23

8 votes

4 answers

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Queens Gambit Declined vs Slav: Exchange Variations

asked Oct 24, 2013 at 10:42

7 votes

2 answers

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What was the source of randomness in the Alpha Zero vs Stockfish match?

asked Dec 16, 2017 at 4:06

7 votes

1 answer

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Why is 14..Qd8 the most popular move in this variation of the Caro Kann?

asked Jun 2, 2017 at 6:42

6 votes

3 answers

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Was Carlsen disadvantaged by the Sonneborn-Berger tiebreak due to his high rating?

asked Dec 29, 2021 at 11:10

5 votes

2 answers

717 views

Did Karpov really only wash his hair when he lost?

asked Oct 18, 2016 at 7:36

5 votes

2 answers

1k views

Productive tactical puzzles: random or themed?

asked Jan 13, 2015 at 13:17

3 votes

2 answers

921 views

In an ECF tournament, how are rapid play rules different from standard play?

asked Jan 28, 2014 at 15:01

3 votes

2 answers

199 views

How is the 2016 Zurich Chess Challenge "new classical" format different from rapid chess?

asked Feb 11, 2016 at 11:43

3 votes

1 answer

3k views

Is there a name for this common online trap in the Modern Defence?

asked Feb 7, 2021 at 18:13

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22 Questions

What is the correct pawn promotion procedure?

Are there moves in chess that are considered unsporting?

Proven ways to improve calculation speed

Why do some players consider it rude not to accept a rematch in online blitz? [closed]

How do Kramnik and Topalov indicate a resignation when they play together?

Why is Jovanka Houska introduced as a WGM when she holds the more prestigious IM title?

When losing in blitz, is it rude to play to win on time?

Software for opening repertoire practice

Has Carlsen been given a deadline to announce his WC intentions?

Is there a name for this common type of blunder?

Why do FIDE tournaments have rest days on weekends?

In this QGD Exchange variation, how should white deal with 6 ...Bg4?

Why do top GM's "retire" from chess? [closed]

Queens Gambit Declined vs Slav: Exchange Variations

What was the source of randomness in the Alpha Zero vs Stockfish match?

Why is 14..Qd8 the most popular move in this variation of the Caro Kann?

Was Carlsen disadvantaged by the Sonneborn-Berger tiebreak due to his high rating?

Did Karpov really only wash his hair when he lost?

Productive tactical puzzles: random or themed?

In an ECF tournament, how are rapid play rules different from standard play?

How is the 2016 Zurich Chess Challenge "new classical" format different from rapid chess?

Is there a name for this common online trap in the Modern Defence?