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 Chess News
A Structured Introduction to the Openings
5 May 2008 at 1:00am
Here are some recommended opening moves to get you started in a game of chess. The key to these recommendations is that you play 1.e4 as White, and symmetric...

Join the Discussion : WuChess
3 May 2008 at 1:00am
In WuChess, we posted email from a correspondent: 'I assume you've been following the story of Chesspark.com teaming with the RZA of the Wu-Tang Clan and t...

Follow-Ups : Leonardo and Kasparov
2 May 2008 at 12:00pm
A Friday post in March titled Leonardo da Vinci Played Chess, should have ended with a question mark: Leonardo da Vinci Played Chess?. As one Leonardo schol...

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 En Passant (chess weblog)
Attacking too soon
17 Sep 2005 at 1:16pm
Why is it usually important to complete development of your chess pieces before going on the attack? For one reason, consider the following hypothetical sequ...

Taking notes during chess games
4 Aug 2005 at 8:49am
In chess tournaments, players are required to record each move that is made, but forbidden from taking notes to assist them in remembering their analysis. Ou...

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