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What does zwischenzug mean in chess?

It's a lot less funky than it sounds.

Luci Kelemen - Apr 29, 2022 1:26 pm2022-04-29T13:33:18-05:00

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Caruana wins the inaugural American Cup

A great way to prepare for the Candidates Tournament.

Luci Kelemen - Apr 29, 2022 12:15 pm2022-04-29T12:15:57-05:00

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Jan-Krzysztof Duda wins the Oslo Esports Cup

A series of shocking moves led to an upset result.

Luci Kelemen - Apr 28, 2022 4:02 pm2022-04-28T16:02:43-05:00

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Discovered attacks in chess: what they are and how to avoid them?

Do it like they do on the Discovery Channel.

Luci Kelemen - Apr 28, 2022 12:37 am2022-04-28T00:37:09-05:00

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What is zugzwang in chess?

It's a little bit like "schadenfreude.”

Luci Kelemen - Apr 27, 2022 3:33 pm2022-04-27T15:33:08-05:00

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A chess board mid-game bathed in yellow light.

Norway Chess preview: Old faces and new opportunities clash in Stavanger

Two former world champions return to challenge the current one.

Luci Kelemen - Apr 25, 2022 1:13 pm2022-04-25T13:13:28-05:00

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What is a fork in chess?

It is no mere kitchen utensil.

Luci Kelemen - Apr 25, 2022 7:58 am2022-04-25T08:00:11-05:00

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Chess.com banned in Russia

Seems like a pretty big blunder.

Luci Kelemen - Apr 25, 2022 6:06 am2022-04-25T06:06:15-05:00

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Carlsen aims to crush the field again at the Oslo Esports Cup

Intrigue abound on the 64 squares.

Luci Kelemen - Apr 22, 2022 11:21 am2022-04-22T11:21:49-05:00

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What is a skewer in chess?

Much like pins and forks, skewers are a nasty way to win material on the chessboard.

Luci Kelemen - Apr 20, 2022 6:33 am2022-04-20T06:33:30-05:00

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I’ve practiced chess for a year, and all I have to show for it is a spike in bullet rating

India sweeps Chess Olympiad as Gukesh posts 3000+ tournament rating

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