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Engine experiments with Gambits and the Unorthodox alike.

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Tactic puzzle

Submitted by boogaloo on Wed Sep 23, 2009 8:04pm.

Just broke this one out, pretty easy: Read more »

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Attack of the BEDBUGS!!!!

Submitted by boogaloo on Tue May 19, 2009 5:32am.

Man o man... if anyone has been wondering why I'm constantly going on vacation.  Well this is why, BEDBUGS!!  These horrible little creatures have infested my house and getting rid of these darn things is d*mn near impossible.  Terminix is co... Read more »

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My message to a beginner

Submitted by boogaloo on Thu Feb 5, 2009 7:07am.

Hey... I saw you on the Gambit Gang and noticed you joined the Elephant Gambit tournament.  I also noticed your rating and have a few pointers for you when playing online chess. The first thing is you need to do is practice tactics, tactics, t... Read more »

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Me vs Frtiz : The Keoni Hiva Gambit

Submitted by boogaloo on Sat Dec 13, 2008 9:53am.

I decided to play a 'sparring' match with Fritz 11 running Rybka 3 last night.  It was set to Normal and was playing fast.  So it wasn't at its full potential.  Anyways, for me to be on Normal is pretty high.  Fritz always catches me with that... Read more »

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ATTENTION ALL GAMBITEERS!!

Submitted by boogaloo on Sun Dec 7, 2008 3:26pm.

The Gambit Gang is looking for new members!!!   The Gambit Gang is dedicated to all lovers of anything Gambit.  We frequently discuss all types of gambits in our forum and participate in many gambit themed tournaments.  If you're known for ... Read more »

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US MEN AND WOMEN TAKE BRONZE IN 2008 OLYMPIAD!!!!

Submitted by boogaloo on Tue Nov 25, 2008 11:18am.

WooHoo!  Go USA! I knew the women were in good standing but the men crept in there right at the end! From US Chess. org : http://main.uschess.org/content/view/8941/497/ The American men did the unthinkable at the last round of the Dresden Ol... Read more »

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Mousetrap Gambit - Engine Analysis - Part 3

Submitted by boogaloo on Tue Nov 25, 2008 7:59am.

Welcome to part 3 of my engine analysis of the Mousetrap Gambit.  In part 2 we covered the main reply for black, h6.  The second most popular response is Bxe4 and it is the gambit accepted line.  The third and last for this series is Nh6, decli... Read more »

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Mousetrap Gambit - Engine Analysis - Part 2

Submitted by boogaloo on Mon Nov 24, 2008 8:40am.

Welcome to Part 2 of my chess engine opening analysis of the Mousetrap Gambit.  First some exciting news!  I just found out that my most favorite UCO player Clyde Nakamura is almost done with a new article for Chessville called Mousetrap Gambit ... Read more »

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Mousetrap Gambit - Engine Analysis - Part 1

Submitted by boogaloo on Mon Nov 24, 2008 7:12am.

THE MOUSETRAP GAMBIT Recently in a the Gambit Gang forum I posted a short Mousetrap Gambit game.  A few people have never seen this gambit and wanted more analysis.  Instead of posting my analysis to the private confines of the group, I decide... Read more »

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Puzzle from recent game....

Submitted by boogaloo on Tue Nov 11, 2008 1:05pm.

So I always play 1 min games to practice openings but I've played too many.  Now my blitz and long game is shot.  I constantly miss basic positional moves and tactical motifs.  Today is the second day I have started to play longer games... most... Read more »

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