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I think that using 1+0 bullet games to train a model is problematic because of the sheer amount of noise. Generally the quality of the games is pretty low, and at short, non-increment time controls, t…

Cool article on how to mix things up in training – I would say that until computers started to play a little more human-like, I was pretty skeptical about using computers as a training tool other than…

@ultimatemachine yeah, i completely agree with you that's really the best way to learn. especially after OTB games, do an exhaustive analysis on your own first (even better is to analyze with your opp…

@alpinnt said in #6: > I wonder in those examples of the Italy-Hungary match or the Mamedyarov admission, any strong repercussions like disqualification? It's a tricky issue, but I think you don't nee…

Great article! The Be3-Ng4 line in the Najdorf brings to mind the game Dominguez–Shankland where Sam fully expected Dominguez to fight for an edge so he didn't anticipate that Dominguez would allow th…

If you have the time, play tournaments. That is the absolute best way to improve because you can study and practice tactics all you want, but the real test of your mettle is when there is pressure on …

with 3.d4 leading to maroczy bind positions, you are aiming to get a small but persistent advantage (and the middlegames all look very similar structurally), and the alapin gives you more flexibility …

@RamblinDave said in #2: > At a guess, because it's strong enough that it's scary to play into a mainline without any preparation, but also rare enough that the effort of having preparation isn't wort…

If I've learned anything from following chess near the top, it's that if you want to prove anything with white against the French, you need to know a fair amount of theory in whichever main line you c…