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Unsteady Ratings

Submitted by DaveBunn on Fri Mar 6, 2009 5:46pm.

When I sent challenges to those within my capabilities, my ratings rises up tremendously. And it frightened me, so I started to send challenges to those who are much more higher than my ratings. Hopefuly I would be able to know the benchmark or wh... Read more »

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What is the best way to improve chess without playing chess ?

Submitted by DaveBunn on Sun Mar 1, 2009 12:30am.

A friend of mine asked a question, "What is the best way to improve chess without playing chess"? I answered, "Apart from reading the chess book, the only way to improve chess is to keep on practicing and analysing the game". By the way, is there ... Read more »

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Taking Too Much Risks.

Submitted by DaveBunn on Fri Feb 27, 2009 8:33pm.

I'm a person who likes challenges...  The book moves does not appeal much to me. Or maybe I just use it as a basis for my openings but later I'll be tempted to try new variations.  Sometimes, I managed to pull through. But sometimes, I have to g... Read more »

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Being Selective About Opponents.

Submitted by DaveBunn on Thu Feb 26, 2009 6:54am.

Why do certain chess players prefers to be selective rather than let a fellow chess player send in the challenge/invitation irrespective of their ratings ? Read more »

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