| General Chess Discussion - Breaking the Silence#408 Maybe Lichess should have done or do a poll amongst it's members and see if they support the action taken... | NZRichie  |
| General Chess Discussion - How many opening are in the chess???#3 Quite hard to answer. Openings have many variations, these variations have sub variations, at what point is it a new opening or part of an old one! Cheers NZRichie | NZRichie |
| General Chess Discussion - Suggestions for How to Beat Slump?#3 Stop chess for a little while. Walk away. Read some chess books, maybe do some puzzles, nothing too serious. Just for a day or 2, maybe a week, depends how much you usually play. Then start up again. … | NZRichie |
| General Chess Discussion - how to prevent checkmates like this??#19 Pattern recognition. This mating combination occurs quite a lot - ie. is quite common. The more you practice, do tactics puzzles and play, the more easily you will find it to spot and therefore either… | NZRichie |
| General Chess Discussion - Weird openings?#2 Each to their own, especially online! If you feel insulted then you must believe that their opening choice is poor - then take advantage of it. But remember, most lines are playable if you know them b… | NZRichie |
| Off-Topic Discussion - Chess Coaching#3 Not sure what you are on about, I am offering a genuine service. | NZRichie |
| General Chess Discussion - Chess Coach#1 Hi, am a New Zealand based player / coach. Coach via Zoom or other video link. My ELO is 1908, 40 years playing experience, 7 years coaching experience. $28 NZD for 45 min lesson. Once a week. That's … | NZRichie |
| Off-Topic Discussion - Chess Coaching#1 Hi, am a New Zealand based player / coach. Coach via Zoom or other video link. My ELO is 1908, 40 years playing experience, 7 years coaching experience. $28 NZD for 45 min lesson. Once a week. That's … | NZRichie |