Strategy & Tactics
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Chess & Tactics: The Evaluation of Chess Positions
Every chess player faces the challenge of evaluating the position of his chess pieces on the chessboard. But at what point is a chess position obvious and clearly shows the...
Chess & Tactics: The Evaluation of Chess Positions
Every chess player faces the challenge of evaluating the position of his chess pieces on the chessboard. But at what point is a chess position obvious and clearly shows the...
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Chess & Strategy: Guidelines for Advanced Players
In this chess guide, various guidelines are examined, specifically targeting players with advanced skills. These rules of thumb are based on decades of experience from renowned chess players and in-depth...
Chess & Strategy: Guidelines for Advanced Players
In this chess guide, various guidelines are examined, specifically targeting players with advanced skills. These rules of thumb are based on decades of experience from renowned chess players and in-depth...
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Chess & Strategy: The Underrated King
The heart of the game of chess is the king, a piece that also embodies the actual goal of the game. Capturing the king is the first commandment. But that...
Chess & Strategy: The Underrated King
The heart of the game of chess is the king, a piece that also embodies the actual goal of the game. Capturing the king is the first commandment. But that...
History & Facts
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Chess & History: Women in Chess
Over the past 1,500 years, chess has influenced culture and politics and challenged and nurtured people's minds. However, for a long time it was mainly the preserve of men. But...
Chess & History: Women in Chess
Over the past 1,500 years, chess has influenced culture and politics and challenged and nurtured people's minds. However, for a long time it was mainly the preserve of men. But...
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Chess Variants: From Chess960 to Crazyhouse
The real boom in chess variants began in the 20th century. A driving force behind this development was the desire to bypass opening theory and create new opportunities for creative...
Chess Variants: From Chess960 to Crazyhouse
The real boom in chess variants began in the 20th century. A driving force behind this development was the desire to bypass opening theory and create new opportunities for creative...
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Chess & History: Artificial Intelligence in Chess
The game of chess is significantly influenced by artificial intelligence today, whether for learning or playing chess. Our understanding of chess has been revolutionised with the advances in algorithms and...
Chess & History: Artificial Intelligence in Chess
The game of chess is significantly influenced by artificial intelligence today, whether for learning or playing chess. Our understanding of chess has been revolutionised with the advances in algorithms and...
Chess Openings
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Chess Opening: The Caro-Kann Defence
The Caro-Kann Defence is one of the best-known openings for Black on the move 1.e4. It was named after Horatio Caro and Marcus Kann and offers a solid and safe...
Chess Opening: The Caro-Kann Defence
The Caro-Kann Defence is one of the best-known openings for Black on the move 1.e4. It was named after Horatio Caro and Marcus Kann and offers a solid and safe...
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Chess Opening: The London System
The London System is a very popular opening that is used by club players of all levels. In contrast to many other openings, the early development of the pawns does...
Chess Opening: The London System
The London System is a very popular opening that is used by club players of all levels. In contrast to many other openings, the early development of the pawns does...
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Chess Opening: The English Opening
The English Opening is one of the most traditional and versatile openings in the game of chess. Its origins date back to the 19th century, when chess experienced significant development...
Chess Opening: The English Opening
The English Opening is one of the most traditional and versatile openings in the game of chess. Its origins date back to the 19th century, when chess experienced significant development...