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Sun Apr 26, 2009 3:11 pm

Jeroen

What are the rules, how the pieces move? What are special moves like en passant? How do you draw or mate?

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Fri Jan 29, 2010 12:51 pm

Norman_T_Whitaker

How do I succeed at chess? What are the best ways to improve? What do I need to do to get better?

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Mon Feb 08, 2010 8:55 pm

ChessZone.org

How do I get my child started in chess? How do I get my school involved?

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Wed Jun 10, 2009 6:41 am

ChessWhiz

Let us know what you think of the chess products you have used. Tell us the good, the bad and the ugly.

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Thu Feb 04, 2010 2:55 pm

JamesBond

Post interesting links to chess related sites here. Share your Internet treasures!

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Mon Feb 08, 2010 11:39 pm

ogam

Which chess playing software is the best? Having problems the manual doesn't cover? This is the place to get answers!

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Mon Feb 08, 2010 10:36 pm

h.g.muller

Chess is like any sport, the more you train the more you gain. What training will get you to the next level?

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Wed Jan 06, 2010 5:21 pm

Steve Lopez

What do I use a database for? How can I use it to improve my play?

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Tue Dec 29, 2009 5:31 pm

Magic613

White pushes his King's pawn 2 squares. Includes the King's Gambit, Ruy Lopez, Vienna Game, French Defense and more.

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Thu Dec 10, 2009 8:52 pm

Chesu

White pushes his Queen's pawn 2 squares. Includes the Queen's Gambit, King's Indian Defense, Benoni, and more.

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Thu Jan 21, 2010 12:22 pm

Norman_T_Whitaker

All other favorites, the English Opening, Bird's Opening, King's Indian Attack and more.

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Tue Dec 29, 2009 12:59 pm

Norman_T_Whitaker

To sac or not to sac? For those of you who can laugh in the face of danger!

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Wed Aug 05, 2009 6:14 am

Rey-Momo

What's new, what's hot, and what's cutting-edge in chess?

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Sun Jan 10, 2010 11:12 am

Grease

They've been getting better, with new clients and more players. Where do you play and why?

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Mon Jan 25, 2010 6:00 pm

Steve Lopez

Have a handheld? Thinking of purchasing one? Exchange info and tips about handheld chess devices.

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Fri Aug 28, 2009 6:40 am

gk2012

Let the games begin! Ask about the best books and information on the latest opening theory, what's new, what's hot.

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Fri Feb 05, 2010 2:22 pm

Steve Lopez

You made it this far. Now let's look at books and information about getting the edge in tactical play.

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Sat Oct 11, 2008 6:43 pm

Rascaduanok

Now the final touches! Studying the endgame is considered an art. How to finsih your opponent off with style and grace.

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Thu Jan 21, 2010 12:26 pm

Norman_T_Whitaker

Love chess problems and puzzles? Want to psych-out your opponent? Ask here for information.

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Sat Jan 02, 2010 5:16 pm

ChimpVShrimp

What is happening in the world of chess from newspapers and magazines around the world.

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Mon Feb 08, 2010 7:42 pm

SonOfPearl

Show us your stuff!

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Tue Jul 28, 2009 6:12 pm

Scala

Here's where you can spout off about any (chess!?) subject that enters your head.

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Tue Feb 02, 2010 11:30 pm

Stelios Koukouvitakis

Help us make this the best chess forum anywhere! What would you like to see at the Chess Exchange?

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Sat Aug 29, 2009 9:38 am

Abiodun