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2017 Fall Chess Classic: Round 2

National Master Julian Proleiko goes over the Budapest Gambit, a defense against 1.d4. Lines are explored from least to most popular.

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2017 Fall Chess Classic: Round 1

International Master Vitaly Neimer challenges you with pawn studies. He starts very basic, but then advances to difficult compositions. Learn the rule of the king in the pawn's "Square." Underpromotion and opposition are also seen.

2017.09.05

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HOW TO WIN WHEN YOU’RE LOSING!!

If you are among those who expect this article to have a miraculous way of teaching you how to turn the events from lost to glory, I am sorry to disappoint. I haven’t been able to find such a way just yet. However, I keep trying every single game to change the odds in my favor and I hope you are too!

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Dog Day Duels Tournament Results

Place K-12 Open U800
1 Parkway Southwest Argo
2 Hixon Middle School Oakbrook Elementary
3 Parkway Northeast
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Scholastic Tournament Blog: Dog Day Duels

Dog Day Duels. The name says it all. Even after spending a summer full of sun, fun and naps, the competitive spirit of chess players remains high. During the scorching heat at summer’s end and back-to-school excitement, 111 dedicated chess players clashed on August 27th on the SLU campus to determine the top dog and earn a strong start to the school year.

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Larsen's Opening: 1.b3 | Chess Openings Explained

Woman Grandmaster Sabina Foisor analyzes viewer submissions, with a focus on the Grünfeld Defence and 1.d4 e5.

2017.08.24
blakeus vs. ShikoBella, 2017: D85 Gruenfeld, exchange variation
Meine Velze vs. multa-tuli, 2017: A40 Queen's pawn, Charlick (Englund) gambit
Nicholas Pinto vs. NN, 2017: A04 Reti opening

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