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General Chess Discussion - Sicilian Najdorf, English Attack 8...h5 *Question*#5

Ok, I fired up my database (big2015 +TWIC) to take a look at some recent games. Remember, I have absolutely no practice in this line!! Hopefully someone else can take over giving advice here. First of…


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General Chess Discussion - Psychopaths on lichess#4

Wow, MTF Surely that is enough to get someone banned if you raised a ticket. I for one would prefer it if people like that were not present here.


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General Chess Discussion - Sicilian Najdorf, English Attack 8...h5 *Question*#3

Ok, looking closer those games are all 2008 or older. As you'd know the theory in the Najdorf does not sit still! Still it might give you some good pattern recognition. For more modern games of a supe…


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General Chess Discussion - Sicilian Najdorf, English Attack 8...h5 *Question*#2

I'm sorry I can't help with your line, I don't even play the najdorf! But, I could find the link below to a collection of games in this line over at chessgames.com Playing over them should give you so…


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General Chess Discussion - What endgames should I learn next?#10

Jeremy Silmans Complete Endgame Course, as mentioned by Beeco76, is a great book, perfect as to what you are looking for. If you need a cheaper option then Axel Smith lists in his book (pump up your r…


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General Chess Discussion - 2016 Chess World Championship#9

I'd say Karjakin has a better chance than Max Euwe in 1935 or Kramnik did in 2000. He might just surprise you.


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General Chess Discussion - Hi I started playing chess for just under a year ago.#11

Without knowing where you live or your age here are some general ideas: •Tactics! While the trainer here is okay I would recommend going to chesstempo.com •Head to the local library and find the chess…


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General Chess Discussion - How to reply to the Sicilian.#11

@juncture1864; I think the answer to the Sicilian Defence will always lie in playing an open variation. Remember, you are attacking, black is defending! But cancer is entirely the word word to describ…


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General Chess Discussion - Your Question to GM WESLEY SO,related with chess#29

So, what happened with these Q's? Did he answer them live, if so could someone please provide a link?


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General Chess Discussion - Your Question to GM WESLEY SO,related with chess#4

3. Wes, how did you ensure your endgame knowledge was complete and without gaps? Is there a book or training method that you can recommend?


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