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General Chess Discussion - Why does people play the bowdler?#7

@Cs1xlly Whilst I agree on the subject of questioning or even reproaching unambitious play in the opening (even amongst amateurs), at least one of the examples you mention is hardly appropriate. 2.f4 …


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General Chess Discussion - U.S. Chess Federation formally requests FIDE to intervene.#11

@Sleprithslayer said in #6: > I don't think it's FIDE's fault. > In their defense, they've never had to deal with this before. > Players, up until now, have always respected the gentlemen's code that …


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General Chess Discussion - What have i do?#17

@JackStone73 Since you are unnecessarily prolonging this discussion, against the different convincing replies received, please allow me to add a few questions and remarks. Did you ever entertain the i…


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General Chess Discussion - Can child play Better that adults?#19

@Brian-E said in #5: > What an inspired question! > It must be where wings take dream. The original author would rather say "where human being and fish can coexist peacefully"... Anyway, are you possi…


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General Chess Discussion - Can child play Better that adults?#4

But more importantly... "Rarely is the question asked: is our children learning?"


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Community Blog Discussions - Why You Should Avoid Grandmaster Advice (Sometimes)#2

I sincerely thought this talented comedian had peaked with the "Don't be a genius" post, where he swiftly demolished one of the most memorable WCC matches ever. But now... Poker! Philosophers! Life Co…


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Community Blog Discussions - 'F' is for Forget-about-it (?)#3

Patzer + Python "Analysis" + Uninspired Youtuber = Perfect Recipe... But for what?


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General Chess Discussion - My first 3 moves are always C3, D4, E4#13

I prefer de (Mau)passant.


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General Chess Discussion - Preview: FIDE World Chess Championship 2023#38

Even when introducing a WCC, the best LiChess could produce is a piece in the style of Wikipedia "character assassination" pages, where a supposedly technical introduction on the level of tabloid goss…


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General Chess Discussion - Amir Nasr-Azadani and a death sentence to Mankind in 2022#3

Standard combinatorics of highly uninspiring, opportunistic and ultimately subservient characters. The free, i.e. random, use ot the word "freedom". The obligatory vacuous quote (such is the destiny o…


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