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Why is 1. d4 2. c4 3. b3 so bad for white?

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Why does black gain from this "center fork trick"?

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When to play h5 (or h4 with white) in fianchettoed position for black

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An important and interesting Bishop endgame

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Two Knights of the Caro-Kann: 2.Nc3 vs 2.Nf3

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Description of rectangular opposition in Silman's Complete Endgame Course

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Insufficient material draw on lichess.org

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Development problems for black after f4 in French Defence

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Precise skills connected with rating value

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Franco-Sicilian Defense Theory

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What is White's main plan in Sicilian Keres variation?

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How to realize this +2 evaluation in the Ruy Lopez, Steinitz defense

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Why won't elite players like Nakamura play a (fair) game against AlphaZero just to see how it goes?

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Strategic plans for Black in Fianchetto Variation of KID

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How difficult is it to win a winning endgame against an engine?

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Lasker (?) on strategy and tactics

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Why not 7.Bb4+ before playing Ne7 in the French Defence: Advance, Paulsen Attack?

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Does the King's Indian Attack need the e5 pawn push to attack on the kingside?

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Reach this position in four moves

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A FM needs training help too

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Knights on c3 & f3, bishops on d3 & e3 - what is this called, and is it sound?

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Looking to improve my tactics and possibly develop an opening repertoire at the beginner/intermediate level

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Material vs positional advantage: does Stockfish give good advice?

answered Jun 12, 2021 at 10:11

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Why does Stockfish evaluate this Lichess puzzle position as so advantageous for Black?

answered Jun 24, 2021 at 8:53

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A weird way to play the Advance French?

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Up to which rating is my strategy in the opening is applicable?

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Would there be more decisive games if we began to see stalemates as checkmates? And hence more "interesting" chess?

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Why is 1. d4 2. c4 3. b3 so bad for white?

Why does black gain from this "center fork trick"?

When to play h5 (or h4 with white) in fianchettoed position for black

An important and interesting Bishop endgame

Two Knights of the Caro-Kann: 2.Nc3 vs 2.Nf3

Description of rectangular opposition in Silman's Complete Endgame Course

Insufficient material draw on lichess.org

Development problems for black after f4 in French Defence

Precise skills connected with rating value

Franco-Sicilian Defense Theory

What is White's main plan in Sicilian Keres variation?

How to realize this +2 evaluation in the Ruy Lopez, Steinitz defense

Why won't elite players like Nakamura play a (fair) game against AlphaZero just to see how it goes?

Strategic plans for Black in Fianchetto Variation of KID

How difficult is it to win a winning endgame against an engine?

Lasker (?) on strategy and tactics

Why not 7.Bb4+ before playing Ne7 in the French Defence: Advance, Paulsen Attack?

Does the King's Indian Attack need the e5 pawn push to attack on the kingside?

Reach this position in four moves

A FM needs training help too

Knights on c3 & f3, bishops on d3 & e3 - what is this called, and is it sound?

Looking to improve my tactics and possibly develop an opening repertoire at the beginner/intermediate level

Material vs positional advantage: does Stockfish give good advice?

Why does Stockfish evaluate this Lichess puzzle position as so advantageous for Black?

A weird way to play the Advance French?

Up to which rating is my strategy in the opening is applicable?

Would there be more decisive games if we began to see stalemates as checkmates? And hence more "interesting" chess?