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Are there known opening gambit lines for black in the French defence?

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Can the king capture his attacker?

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Quintuple pawns / Interesting pawn structures

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Does elo rating have a limit?

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Why is Kh8 the best move in this position for black?

answered Nov 19, 2015 at 3:47

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Is the Sicilian Defense a good opening for beginners?

answered Oct 15, 2013 at 17:10

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What "double moves" are sometimes considered legal?

answered Oct 4, 2013 at 2:37

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Openings - e4 vs d4

answered Mar 19, 2013 at 20:34

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Mate Prevails - Chess Rule

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Underpromoting a pawn

answered Oct 30, 2014 at 3:04

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How did I still lose with 1 piece advantage?

answered Apr 7, 2014 at 20:38

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Why isn't this threefold repetition, forcing a draw?

answered Apr 27, 2015 at 18:11

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How to play for a draw

answered Mar 24, 2013 at 15:37

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Psychological tricks in chess?

answered Mar 14, 2013 at 18:51

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Rating calculations for Anand-Carlsen world championship

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What rule is this?

answered Dec 3, 2013 at 15:48

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Can the King be attacked by a pinned piece?

answered Jan 27, 2014 at 16:25

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Judit Polgar is too famous perhaps?

answered Mar 10, 2016 at 2:47

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Pawn promotion to queen of the other color

answered Feb 12, 2016 at 23:01

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How often can I castle?

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Does the Yugoslav Attack refute the Sicilian Dragon?

answered Jan 21, 2014 at 15:39

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What is the purpose of 3...a6 in the Ruy Lopez?

answered Oct 25, 2013 at 13:46

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Is takeback allowed in real chess?

answered Aug 5, 2013 at 16:57

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What does [6/10]-611 stand for?

answered Jun 18, 2013 at 2:38

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Is c5 a key move in an opening where white begins with d4?

answered Apr 29, 2013 at 13:03

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If there is a winning strategy, is it for White?

answered May 3, 2013 at 22:31

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Yes or no: should a 'reverse' Ruy Lopez be played as black?

answered May 17, 2015 at 17:55

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Expert vs. Candidate Master?

answered Jul 30, 2015 at 18:20

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Effectiveness of a spaced repetition system (SRS) for memorizing tactical patterns for long-term skill gain?

answered Jan 13, 2015 at 13:43

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Is chess a game of skill or chance? To what extent?

answered Feb 16, 2014 at 21:55

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Are there known opening gambit lines for black in the French defence?

Can the king capture his attacker?

Quintuple pawns / Interesting pawn structures

Does elo rating have a limit?

Why is Kh8 the best move in this position for black?

Is the Sicilian Defense a good opening for beginners?

What "double moves" are sometimes considered legal?

Openings - e4 vs d4

Mate Prevails - Chess Rule

Underpromoting a pawn

How did I still lose with 1 piece advantage?

Why isn't this threefold repetition, forcing a draw?

How to play for a draw

Psychological tricks in chess?

Rating calculations for Anand-Carlsen world championship

What rule is this?

Can the King be attacked by a pinned piece?

Judit Polgar is too famous perhaps?

Pawn promotion to queen of the other color

How often can I castle?

Does the Yugoslav Attack refute the Sicilian Dragon?

What is the purpose of 3...a6 in the Ruy Lopez?

Is takeback allowed in real chess?

What does [6/10]-611 stand for?

Is c5 a key move in an opening where white begins with d4?

If there is a winning strategy, is it for White?

Yes or no: should a 'reverse' Ruy Lopez be played as black?

Expert vs. Candidate Master?

Effectiveness of a spaced repetition system (SRS) for memorizing tactical patterns for long-term skill gain?

Is chess a game of skill or chance? To what extent?