General Chess Discussion - Very hard mate in 1 #26 There's no previous move, the position is blatantly illegal. | grapejam |
Lichess Feedback - STAFF, PLEASE SEE THIS#11 It's very easy to accidentally do this in correspondence; I've done it before on another account. Just learn from it and try not to do it again, and you'll be fine. | grapejam |
General Chess Discussion - Stalemating is Theoretically impossible? #6 1. f3 e5 2. g4 Qh4# draw agreed | grapejam |
General Chess Discussion - How to go about studying a pawn structure#8 Just scroll to a position in the database, and go through 1000-2000 of the highest rated games fairly quickly. It'll show you the typical plans, what works and what doesn't. | grapejam |
General Chess Discussion - Anyone want to talk on Skype/Discord?#4 No. | grapejam |
General Chess Discussion - Is the ACPL system broken for chess960?#2 You played on so long while your opponent had no pieces that every move he played from then on out was "accurate" by force. | grapejam |
General Chess Discussion - Can I know if my games have been used for tactic puzzles?#6 Nobody's gonna be like, "Oh yeah, Unthinkabl3, the one who missed that Greek gift in puzzle #0038979". | grapejam |
General Chess Discussion - Looking For A Chess Coach Willing to Pay $120/hr#17 $200/hr or it's not happening, buddy. | grapejam |
General Chess Discussion - Book suggestions for 1200#9 Books probably aren't quite needed yet at the 1200 level, to be honest. If you do get a book, focus on game collections and tactics exercises. The Chernev book that you already have is a good one for … | grapejam |
General Chess Discussion - This game made me rethink my life choices#6 2.a3 is playable, but is often played with the intention of b2-b4, generally sacrificing a pawn(i.e, 1. e4 c5 2. a3 Nc6 3.b4!? cxb4 4.axb4 Nxb4 5.d4 when white actually has plenty of compensation). | grapejam |
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