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General Chess Discussion - Do you take a free piece ( B or N ) or win the exchange?#3

There is pretty much no "general" rule in chess, except that a checkmate is to be avoided (and since chess is deterministic, your very first move might be a complete blunder). For every other rule, th…


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General Chess Discussion - Opening 1.h3#9

I think that it is generally hard to call an opening bad or unworthy of trying it out if you're playing below a certain level. I don't think you could expect to see a 1. h3 game in the World Chess Cha…


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Lichess Feedback - User profiles#1

Hello there! I sincerely hope that this has not been asked / discussed or requested before, still I'd like to mention it as I think it is an important aspect of a website such as lichess. I noticed th…


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General Chess Discussion - Why Are You Here?#2

This thread sounds rather scary (especially the third person thing) , but the actual content of it is interesting. Now honestly, I don't like to play against other players who forcefully let me win an…


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General Chess Discussion - How do you take advantage in the opening?#3

For me, the problem is rather recognizing & utilizing the actual advantages of an opening position. In the opening, you usually have the least amount of possible moves and mostly a lot of moves lead t…


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Game analysis - Mistakes review#3

I have not evaluated this with Stockfish, but here are my thoughts: If you go Rxb3 you will only win a quality as white has a Zwischenzug. It should go something like this: 16. ... Rxb3 17. Nxe7+ Qxe7…


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General Chess Discussion - Fide and lichess rating difference#10

ELO is not an objective unit. It can't be translated to other systems like meters can be translated to feet. While there are some big differences in ratings on lichess and FIDE (such as @savagechess2k…


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General Chess Discussion - Has Anyone tried the Latvian Gambit - Trump Variation?#2

Nice post, you pretty much clarified all of the ideas behind this crazy line. The sacrifices in your line are not as crazy as you describe them though. It is kind of obvious that black is creating the…


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General Chess Discussion - My study plan (need advice)#8

The best way to improve your chess is by playing and learning from the mistakes you've made while doing so. Develop your mind by using your mind. I know that sounds kind of boring and it might not be …


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Game analysis - a lot of time this happen to me ... not understanding Engine Evaluations#6

@FireStorm-e4 the second example is a little involved (I mean even the great Fischer was not able to punish his opponent for the blunder ^^) It is a forced line actually. The critical idea also appear…


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