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    • Chess App for iPod Touch

      I'm thinking about getting tChess Pro for my iPod Touch, over Shredder because of the chess clock. Amyone own either app and want to try and persuade me one way or the other? | Read More

      • Nelso_125
      • | May 23, ‘12
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    • Another blitz chess ripper...

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      • Nelso_125
      • | May 23, ‘12
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    • A small problem in Chrome...

      This happens sometimes when I am viewing the forums. The Reply box (the one I'm writing in now) sometimes won't let me type. The small icons (like the add game, YouTube etc) don't appear, and the only way to see the invisible text as I type is to ... | Read More

      • Nelso_125
      • | May 23, ‘12
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    • My first 6 months at chess.com

      Well, I must admit, although chess.com was only a year and a bit old when I signed up, it's the best chess website I've ever seen. The only reason why I say this is because chess.com offers the core benefits (turn-based chess, live chess, puzzles... | Read More

      • Nelso_125
      • | May 23, ‘12
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    • Chess RPG Comeback - Part 1

      A few months ago I read something in the forums about a chess RPG, and what it would be like. I want to bring back this topic, as well as share my ideas with you. Please note: Some ideas may be familiar to other RPG's 'plots' out there. I'm sorry... | Read More

      • Nelso_125
      • | May 23, ‘12
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    • Blitz Chess Thriller

      Ok. I admit i'm not the best best chess player, but this game was a thriller. I was prepared to sacrifice if I had to. I had 11.3 seconds on the clock when it ended. Thanks to mcattack for the game... | Read More

      • Nelso_125
      • | May 23, ‘12
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    • The 'Cage' Opening

      This is the 'cage' opening by white. Anyone  what it's really called? | Read More

      • Nelso_125
      • | May 23, ‘12
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    • More Chess Puzzles

      Another great puzzle... | Read More

      • Nelso_125
      • | May 23, ‘12
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    • November Chess Puzzles

      I know its not November yet, but I thought I'd give you these anyway. Enjoy! I will try and put out more puzzles this month... One of these inserts shows you why I think it's impossible to checkmate with a knight and a bishop... | Read More

      • Nelso_125
      • | May 23, ‘12
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    • Is this possible?

      I was in an awkward position the other day with a chess match. I was up 2 pieces (bishop and knight) and my opponent only had a king. So I had a bishop, a knight and a king. I thought I could win but I couldn't. I do understand why, but if anyone ... | Read More

      • Nelso_125
      • | May 23, ‘12
      • | 244 views
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