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    • Why I hate Conditional Moves

      It's simple. I've been trying to get better geared towards a REAL chess board sitting across from a REAL person. Conditional moves make me feel like I'm cheating...how is this?   It's like a tactics trainer. Sometimes I accidently catch somethi... | Read More

    • Chess - Genius babies

      I would make a claim. Feel free to blow it up with precise attacks or inflate it with similar conclusions.   Chess, especially in the early developemental stages of life (i.e. 6-12 years of life), can be a great boon to a child's intellect. It... | Read More

    • Pro Chess?

      How does one depart on the path of professional chessdom? Do you pray to chess Gods, or perhaps put chess pieces under your pillow for the nightly visits from the chess fairy.     I'd really like to get this official rating I've been hearing ... | Read More

    • Fried Liver Counter

      So this game was against a fairly experienced Greece resident. I was a little intimidated, I've got to be honest - some of my moves weren't the best. That being said, I still think the first nine moves were the correct variation. What do you think... | Read More