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Trade away anyway

Submitted by Eugen on Tue Aug 25, 2009 9:43am.

Recently I have played a rather boring game against the computer. This game would not even worth mentioning if it wasn't my best win so far (not in terms of style or strategy but considering my opponent's rating). It was the highest rating adversa... Read more »

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Chess Questionnaire

Submitted by Eugen on Wed Jul 25, 2007 5:29am.

Here is a questionnaire suggested by SonofPearl. I also decided to follow the example of Ryan and Chessiq and have completed it. 1. How long have you been playing chess? Have you played it consistently since you started, or were there lulls in you... Read more »

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An infinite middle game or poor chess

Submitted by Eugen on Wed Jun 6, 2007 8:01am.

Sometimes (though very, very seldom) chess can be quite uninteresting (sorry for saying that). You'll say: "it depends on players who play chess" and you will be absolutely right. But there are so many amateur players including me wh... Read more »

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How I lost in 12 moves

Submitted by Eugen on Mon Jun 4, 2007 12:31pm.

One day when you begin to believe in yourself like never before after a successful game against a weaker opponent, you feel you can manage more and you feel strong enough to challeng... Read more »

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My favourite puzzle

Submitted by Eugen on Sun Jun 3, 2007 5:09am.

I would like to share with you my favourite chess puzzle. It is black to move and mate in a few moves (the number of moves depends on how white would reply). Anyway there is no chance for white in this position. When I first faced this puzzle I co... Read more »

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Playing with computer (how to win a stronger opponent)

Submitted by Eugen on Thu May 31, 2007 4:07am.

I would like to submit my recent game with computer. The computer game is Chessmaster 10. My oponent is Josh age 12 (rating in the game - 2100). Josh is a very strong player. Of course I am weaker. Playing w... Read more »

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