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pandolfini's mate in two

Submitted by 1alwayslearning on Mon Nov 24, 2008 6:21pm.

Saw this in a beginners book by Bruce Pandolfini's thought he deserved some credit as a teacher,position is instructive I will post more difficult puzzles of his later. Read more »

chess joke

Submitted by 1alwayslearning on Thu Oct 23, 2008 2:28pm.

It occured to me today that I don't hear alot of chess joke. This is the only one I know. How do you know you are addicted to chess? When the only mating positions you think about dose not involve sex.  If you know any I would love to read them. ... Read more »

Morphys' mate in two.

Submitted by 1alwayslearning on Fri Oct 3, 2008 9:44pm.

I found this puzzle in one of my old chessmaster 5500 CD Manuels thought you would like it. The text states that this is the only composition credited to Paul Morphy. Enjoy. Read more »

All beginners need to know

Submitted by 1alwayslearning on Mon Aug 25, 2008 6:46pm.

These are principles (not rules) in chess that most players learn either from books or each other and they will serve you well! These ideas are the bare minimum. You still may not win, but it won't because of these ideas. As you get better and ... Read more »