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General Chess Discussion - “Unbreakable” Chess Principles#14

Unbreakable principle: King safety and concrete tactics override every other chess rule; if your king is in danger and you ignore the forcing moves (checks, captures, threats), no amount of “good posi…


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General Chess Discussion - Chess960 keeps finding new ways to shine#21

Really cool to read all these takes. It’s funny how Chess960 means something different to everyone here. For some it’s about competition and big names like Kasparov or Carlsen, for others it’s a way t…


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General Chess Discussion - Chess960 keeps finding new ways to shine#1

It’s been over 25 years since Bobby Fischer introduced Chess960, and it keeps proving that creativity still matters more than memorized openings. Many top players have supported it over the years, and…


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General Chess Discussion - Chess, AI and the martyrdom of opportunity#9

@ar1s I really enjoyed reading your reflections. You capture something essential about the way chess used to be passed down, almost like a family story, and how that differs from the internet era. I s…


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General Chess Discussion - Help with my chess book#8

Hi @owarline, Spanish is also my native language and I’m really glad to see you’ve decided to take on the challenge of writing a book. Congratulations on that! If I could suggest something, I’d add a …


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General Chess Discussion - Niemann Beats Pragg and Keeps Grand Swiss Hopes Alive#1

A clutch performance by Hans Niemann in Round 10 of the Grand Swiss 2025! Facing Praggnanandhaa, Niemann navigated a complex middlegame with dynamic counterplay. When Pragg faltered under time pressur…


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Lichess Feedback - Broadcasts broken?#6

I use Chrome. Delete Lichess cookies, and it works.


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Off-Topic Discussion - Happy Fathers Day#2

A simple hug can mean the world. Happy Father’s Day to all the amazing dads out there!


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