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Do you say "good game" after a game in which your opponent played poorly?

answered Oct 5, 2019 at 6:48

24 votes

How often do grandmasters miss checkmate?

answered Jul 3, 2020 at 1:20

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What is so great about Bxa3?

answered Aug 26, 2020 at 3:13

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Owen's Defence playability

answered Sep 17, 2020 at 8:47

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What is the most sound, yet still sharp, gambit?

answered Sep 13, 2020 at 4:34

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Was this “caterpillar” strategy a good way to advance my pawns?

answered Oct 22, 2019 at 2:49

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Trade a bishop in the opening

answered Oct 9, 2019 at 5:43

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How good can I get just by playing?

answered Jul 6, 2020 at 3:59

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Is there value to learning openings as a new player?

answered Jun 29, 2020 at 4:19

7 votes

Can Black punish a provocative h-pawn push against fianchetto setups?

answered Sep 2, 2020 at 9:55

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Recommended books that explain each move

answered May 30, 2022 at 1:31

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Benoni Theory Help

answered Aug 21, 2020 at 6:51

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Why is Bd6 better than Be7, Bc5 and Bb4?

answered Jul 9, 2020 at 3:23

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How can I deal with frustration in not being able to solve puzzles in time?

answered Jul 20, 2020 at 12:42

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What should be the value change if pawns are doubled?

answered Sep 23, 2020 at 2:10

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Chess software to analyze games

answered Aug 19, 2019 at 3:14

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At what level does being very aggressive stop being useful?

answered Sep 30, 2020 at 7:11

4 votes

Why does Stockfish recommend this bishop exchange early on?

answered Oct 6, 2020 at 2:44

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What do you think is the best first move in chess?

answered Mar 25, 2022 at 2:42

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Weakening the kingside with g5

answered Aug 17, 2019 at 2:53

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Top players strongly in favor of 1.e4

answered Oct 9, 2019 at 6:09

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Strategies for dealing with chess burnout?

answered Sep 8, 2019 at 14:20

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Queen placement in the Dragon

answered Jul 5, 2020 at 6:24

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Suggestions about books to read

answered Jul 25, 2020 at 8:20

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Can someone explain this computer suggestion to me?

answered Mar 29, 2020 at 3:45

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How is White winning in this OTB position?

answered Jan 27, 2020 at 12:48

3 votes

What does it mean to call a line "sharp"?

answered Dec 21, 2019 at 7:14

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Can anyone find any redeeming qualities in "The Vulture"?

answered Mar 15, 2020 at 12:21

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Is there a word to count one moving by one player?

answered Jun 29, 2020 at 4:43

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Looking for resources on a sideline of the Caro Kann, 1. e4 c6 2. Nc3 d5 3. Qe2

answered Sep 6, 2020 at 5:02

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Do you say "good game" after a game in which your opponent played poorly?

How often do grandmasters miss checkmate?

What is so great about Bxa3?

Owen's Defence playability

What is the most sound, yet still sharp, gambit?

Was this “caterpillar” strategy a good way to advance my pawns?

Trade a bishop in the opening

How good can I get just by playing?

Is there value to learning openings as a new player?

Can Black punish a provocative h-pawn push against fianchetto setups?

Recommended books that explain each move

Benoni Theory Help

Why is Bd6 better than Be7, Bc5 and Bb4?

How can I deal with frustration in not being able to solve puzzles in time?

What should be the value change if pawns are doubled?

Chess software to analyze games

At what level does being very aggressive stop being useful?

Why does Stockfish recommend this bishop exchange early on?

What do you think is the best first move in chess?

Weakening the kingside with g5

Top players strongly in favor of 1.e4

Strategies for dealing with chess burnout?

Queen placement in the Dragon

Suggestions about books to read

Can someone explain this computer suggestion to me?

How is White winning in this OTB position?

What does it mean to call a line "sharp"?

Can anyone find any redeeming qualities in "The Vulture"?

Is there a word to count one moving by one player?

Looking for resources on a sideline of the Caro Kann, 1. e4 c6 2. Nc3 d5 3. Qe2