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Chess Moves 13 ( +1 | -1 )
Beginner's Opening Hi. I'm playing two games right now using the Beginner's Opening. Feel free to check them out. I just started playing on the ICC and won my first game in 19 moves against a candidate master, time control game in 20 minutes. You can check-out Pafu on ICC to view the game. this subject has ben discussed. gameknot.com/fmsg/chess/2400.shtml gameknot.com/fmsg/chess/2447.shtml 'nuff said. This subject has been discussed Hello. I… More: chess online

Internet Chess Club 52 ( +1 | -1 )
The Beginner's Game by Pafu [2] previous page: gameknot.com/fmsg/chess/2400.shtml didn't want to let it die ;) kai ? what more is there to say? clearly the beginner's system is an incredible inovatoin developed entirely by human thinking and has been proved time and time again on gameknot against nay sayers here who would believe otherwise.. if any of that's not true. plz correct me.. but i'm just assuming it all is from his rambunctious… More: backgammon online

Chess Notation 91 ( +1 | -1 )
looking for sicilian... I want to start playing the sicilian as black. I am looking for a variation that is flexible. I like to play openings where I don't have to commit to a plan too early in the opening. I prefer not to play something where there is too much theory. I prefer to play openings where creativity is possible. Is there such a system in the sicilian? I hate to be the harbinger of bad news, but if you are looking for an opening… More: online chess

Chess Tricks 130 ( +1 | -1 )
I now have a rating! Some game analysis... Finally! I have completed 5 games and gotten a rating! After 2 wins, 2 losses and a draw, my rating is 1556. How interesting, since when I joined GameKnot and RedHotPawn a year ago, I won my first 5 games on both sites, but GameKnot only gave me a 1521 rating and RedHotPawn a 1448 rating. I think my good ChessColony rating is due to raising my game against stronger opponents right from the onset. Here… More: backgammon online

Online Chess 169 ( +1 | -1 )
Linares finale Kramnik wins Linares (hooray!) after another masterly 21 mover in which he bored Shirov into another draw. The ultimate winner of Linares, Kramnik, played a devastating seven games (count 'em!) into draws in under 25 moves. In the whole tournament there were 79% draws. For a few minutes I watched Kasparov on ICC try (actually try!) to beat Valejo Pons. I didn't even consider watching Kramnik's game, knowing exactly beforehand what… More: chess history

Computer Chess 208 ( +1 | -1 )
What is the most famous player you have met? I was wondering what is the most famous player people here have met in person, or even played against. Mine arent too impressive. Ive played against Peter Keevil, who is a master (I managed a draw, which was disappointing as I had the advantage for much of the game) and met Raymond Keene. My tops I've met Tiviakov (2631) many years ago; I've played (and lost to :) GM's Sergio Mariotti and Lexy Ortega.… More: correspondence chess

Play Chess Online 247 ( +1 | -1 )
Sac'g the Queen, or other bits & pieces ... Last month I had three Queen sacs. Thought it interesting that only one of the three was a sac to mate. That's the blitz game I cant seem to find. But would like to show the other two from GK corr play. I particularly like the one that sac'd the Q defensively to obtain a pawn down "won" ending. Well I thought it was Won at the time. Now I see a move for better resistance. The other is also for play chess online…

Chess 286 ( +1 | -1 )
Aggressive Tactical/Open lines for Black vs. 1.d4 What do you think? I want to try to avoid slower positional games and learn more slashing tactical games. How does black do this well against 1.d4 ?? I was thinking the Dutch ... but this is also a very positional game is it not? Any and all suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks! Suggestion I also prefer open games, a good option against 1.d4 is the Budapest Gambit: 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e5! Check play chess online…

Play Chess Free 325 ( +1 | -1 )
Program users I do not understand why people continue to delete threads about program users at GK? gooftrooper identified one, and his thread will soon be deleted. Most people here are against program use, but are unwillling to do anything about it. In most cases, program use cannot be established beyond reasonable doubt. But, when a player suddenly jumps from pathetic to class A or higher, this is the best evidence that can ever be offered. So, play chess online…

Free Chess 364 ( +1 | -1 )
It might be cheating IF ... Greetings. Yes, its that time again. Time for another tongue in cheek, sort of, thread. [to ease the burden of other Chessers, who also find they live in "interesting" times]. Having just survived, after all else of this wondrous year, a 3 day bout of food poisoning, and discovering - I still HAVE a HEAD, which does sport a cheek, and contains therein a tongue ... well enough anatomy. Lets just say, after such an play chess online…

Chess Puzzles 403 ( +1 | -1 )
How long have you been playing Chess? about 5 years now,started when i was 16 As I'm concerned I've learned this game of my father at the age of about 4 or 5 years. Now I'm .... (look at my personal profile ;-) Always chessfriendly Yours Daniel ninjalord howdy wrc22b. Ive been playing chess for about 4 years. I have started taking it seriously for about 6 months. I've studied openings, middle game and end game. I know this is a game i'll be play chess online…

Chess Game 442 ( +1 | -1 )
Mathematical Bobby Fischer puzzle Bobby Fischer and his fiancee, Miyoko Watai, organized a "chess-couple convention" in Iceland. They invited 64 (married or engaged) chess couples from all of the world, and it was a great event for everyone. There was no tournament, but of course, a lot of games were played (and a lot of smalltalk as well). No one played a game with their (married or engaged) partner, no one played a game "alone", no one played play chess online…

Chess Openings 481 ( +1 | -1 )
The Latvian Gambit Hi everyone, Ion and I decided to run through the Latvian Gambit. I played the black pieces and lost in a game An Expert Lesson in Concentration of Forces. You will find this game in the public annotations gallery. I will be interested to hear your views on the Latvian. Cheers and bye for now. Joanne The Latvian has long ... ... been one of my favorite openings - ever since reading Harry Golombek's assessment: "as unsound as play chess online…

Chess Online 520 ( +1 | -1 )
Sicilian Najdorf question: In the main line : 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 d6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4 Nf6 5.Nc3 a6 6.Bg5 e6 7.f4 Nb-d7 8.Qf3 Qc7 9.O-O-O b5 10.Bd3 Bb7 11.Rh-e1 Be7 12.Qg3 b4 13.Nd5 exd5 14.e5 dxe5 15.fxe5 Nh5 16.e6 Nxg3 17.exf7+ Kxf7 18.Rxe7+ Kg8 19.hxg3 And here I always thought the forced continuation for both sides was : 19....Qxg3 20. Ne6 Qe5 21. Rf1 Nf8 22. Bf5 Bc8 23. Re8 Kf7 24. Re7+ Kg8 1/2 - 1/2. I all along believed that any side to deviate play chess online…

Online Chess Game 559 ( +1 | -1 )
Stupid game stallers! board #2903599 This is my game against Tabsy. Now, I'm no Gary Kasparov, but this game has been dragging for over a month. I'm white, and I have 4 pawns, rook and king, against his lone king and rook and he has no pawns. There's no possible way he could of drawn/won this game since a long time coming. The problem is, it will still probably take 20 moves mathematicly to win this game via a checkmate, and if he takes a full 3 play chess online…

Chess Rules 598 ( +1 | -1 )
One of the last interviews of A. Denker Arnold Sheldon Denker 1914-2005 by Jude Acers January 2, 2005 Fort Lauderdale , Florida USA: Legendary CHESS grandmaster ARNOLD S. DENKER DIES of brain cancer at his home at age 90. Jude Acers comments: "when an old man dies a library vanishes"....the colossal dean of American chess is gone... a human chess history encyclopedia (and golden gloves boxer!) A.S. Denker personally met ALL WORLD CHESS CHAMPIONS play chess online…

Play Chess 637 ( +1 | -1 )
Best Chess Program? I was wondering what the best chess program was for a PC. I am an intermediate standard player currently 1490, but usually at around 1700 (where I've stalled out). I'll try to specify best: Ease of use, informative as to why it's making the move it is, and why your's is good or bad, decent graphics and interface, oh and doesn't crash or crash the PC. Also where is the best place to buy these programs? Thanks for any play chess online…

Chess With Friends 676 ( +1 | -1 )
Chess equipment I found a great place to buy chess equipment, boards, pieces, bags, clocks, etc. www.cajunchess.com. I saved more than half the retail price. tip Thanks for tip, drgandalf. How was their delivery speed? I've had a book on order from Chess4less since Feb 5 and still haven't heard from them. I sent them an email last week and didn't even get an answer. For books I've found Chesscafe efficient, and of course Amazon. I've never tried play chess online…