Something to do with the queen x-raying the king from h4 and the weak f2 square king-side, I imagine.

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Hello again everyone, I am back again to cast doubt upon the almighty engine. Just kidding. I am curious as to why (8. ...e5??), is considered a blunder here, and puts white at a considerable advantag…

Thank you so much, I will study these right away. And a harder checkmate? You are a true friend.

In Capablanca's "Chess Fundamentals," he gives an example of a Bishop Knight Mate with the follow sequence of moves. My question is simple: After 13. d5... why does black respond with 13. ...a4 , inst…

Here is a game from today where I pinned the white knight with the bishop (4. ...Bb4?!) and the engine states this as an inaccuracy. My idea behind the pin was to protect d5 pawn as I played e5 next, …

https://lichess.org/rBcuqV6qVPj7 For starters, I am fairly new to chess. I am confused by a move that stockfish recommends which is: instead of 3. ...d3 , play 3. ...a5 I am interested in two things i…