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@I_invented_google We had this discussion dozens and dozens of times here. And NEVER one of those "brilliant" players could give a precise definition of what makes a move brilliant. Of course, if a mo…

@b4c4d2 said in #7: > I find it very useful not having to scroll all the way back to the top bar. Also, the bar only pops up when you start to scroll up. Just start a down scroll and it vanishes again…

Thanks @HailstormChessPlayer. When I use the Analysis board, that new bar covers the material difference of the "upper" side. Nothing can be done about that, neither scrolling nor resizing the board. …

@Bite_The_Bullet said in #14: > does it work for people that donate? Lokks like the problem was only temporary. And no: donation has no influence on any feature of Lichess. I wouldn't have confirmed #…

@glbert said in #11: you probably wanted to say arithmetic mean. I did. Thanks.

Ok, so I understand: If the average level is raising, I will lose rating points in long term even if my personal skills don't change? And one more question? Are you really talking about the median or …

Yes, it takes much more time than I was accustomed to. Maybe newer version of Stocki?

@ChessMan1969 said in #7: > It isn't worth the energy studying it just to save half a point 7 years later... Right. But if you study (and remember) how to give checkmate with bishop and knight, you ge…

I don't know how that matter is treated in chess.com. I just compare with OTB games - and I consider what seems sensible to me.

@nadjarostowa There is indeed more time for the first move in 960 than in classical resp. rapid/blitz chess, yes! But it is still limited. In a 10+0 game, say, you are free to use 8 minutes on your 10…