| General Chess Discussion - Only 1 legal move and forced stalemate#24 https://lichess.org/analysis/standard/K1knn3/P1pb4/4n3/8/8/2R5/2R5/2Q5_w_-_- (A common example in some version or other) If White plays 1.Rxc7+ and then his flag falls... The arbiter declares the game… | FM Sandstad |
| General Chess Discussion - Who will win the 2018 world chess championship?#15 Ivanchuk! | FM Sandstad |
| General Chess Discussion - Chess Theory#3 @bufferunderrun Very ambitious :) | FM Sandstad |
| Lichess Feedback - This is not a win for Black#9 Nice observation, @Koelschlenny | FM Sandstad |
| Game analysis - Don't you prefer my Nxb6 decision?#3 The computer thinks both options are easily winning. 15.Nxf8 Rxf8 16.Qh4 would pick up the knight on g5 as well, leaving you a full rook ahead. | FM Sandstad |
| General Chess Discussion - Need a clarification about FIDE Rule Article 11 - 11.3.2.1#27 @chanakam2000 Being white is slightly different ;) I have previously tried to be careful to turn my phone off before the round starts when I am late when the game is broadcasted live, just so there ca… | FM Sandstad |
| General Chess Discussion - Need a clarification about FIDE Rule Article 11 - 11.3.2.1#25 @Acerook Yes, I would rule exactly as you suggest (depending slightly on circumstances of course). For ratings, I still believe it should not be rated. Otherwise, the opponent would have an incentive … | FM Sandstad |
| General Chess Discussion - Need a clarification about FIDE Rule Article 11 - 11.3.2.1#22 I disagree, @Acerook, the game should not be rated. The FIDE Arbiters' Manual 2018 states: "It is different if the game has not yet started. Suppose the following situation occurs: There is no zero‐to… | FM Sandstad |
| General Chess Discussion - What side would you prefer to play as?#8 I'd take Black and hold on to my extra pawn | FM Sandstad |
| General Chess Discussion - Fide rules on knocking pieces over or rules that should take effect#19 As Sarg0n says, be careful with pressing the clock. This is common practice in some places, but you risk being penalized yourself! See the comments to 7.4.1-7.4.3 in the latest Arbiter's Manual: http:… | FM Sandstad |
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