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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 May 27, 2011 7:41 am

jps7

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 Jan 09, 2012 12:58 pm

Jeroen

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

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Mon Mar 14, 2011 6:35 am

edworksglobal

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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Tue Feb 21, 2012 9:49 pm

Classy

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

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Tue Dec 06, 2011 5:23 pm

Rakhmanov Aleksandr

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 Jan 23, 2012 7:03 am

Maciej

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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Sat Nov 12, 2011 11:47 am

SonOfPearl

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

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Sat Feb 18, 2012 9:19 pm

Jeroen

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 Sep 08, 2011 3:13 am

IslandCat

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

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Wed Feb 16, 2011 11:27 pm

tuxedoknight

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

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Tue Mar 08, 2011 1:17 am

ernies

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

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Sun Jul 17, 2011 11:31 am

ChessCentral

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

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Tue Aug 30, 2011 9:03 pm

InvestInTechnology

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

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Tue Feb 07, 2012 7:48 am

floranicolas

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

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Wed Mar 02, 2011 4:17 pm

SonOfPearl

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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Wed Dec 07, 2011 1:03 am

TheSniperAuthor

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

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Thu Apr 01, 2010 11:14 pm

raul

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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Wed May 25, 2011 6:14 pm

SonOfPearl

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

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Thu Dec 29, 2011 10:39 pm

Jeroen

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

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Sat Sep 24, 2011 2:54 pm

leepenny2001

Show us your stuff!

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Tue Nov 22, 2011 3:41 am

nancy gh

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

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Tue Jan 31, 2012 6:16 pm

SonOfPearl

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

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Sun Aug 28, 2011 10:31 am

Caissa