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Blog posts about Opening
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Sep 13, 2024
NDpatzer
Science of Chess: A Case Study of Reflex Epilepsy Induced by Playing Chess
An electrical storm in the brain reveals links between chess and (some) other forms of complex thoug…
Sep 5, 2024
FM
juancruzariasTDF
Stop sabotaging your openings!
Making better decisions about our opening choices
Sep 7, 2024
DaBassie
Finally understanding the Caro Kann ...Bf5 line (part 2)
The final part in a series of 4 parts. How play might continue when both sides agree on opposite cas…
Sep 14, 2024
valimosserat
The rise of "Gray's Gambit" and its effects on bullet chess
Just a little fun, or devastating for the community?
Sep 14, 2024
forsoothplays
From the Journal: 14 Sep. 2024
It started with the realization that various openings are, in fact, specialized versions of others...
Sep 5, 2024
FM
nikhildixit
24 Hours of Pre-Launch and 3 Sales - Story of my Upcoming Chess Product
Interesting stuff inside if you like to read about marketing
Sep 6, 2024
LittleSoapBubble
Torre Attack - Nepo's 4...h5!
After having written two blogposts about a g5 idea, it's time for Harry the h-pawn! Interested in th…
Sep 13, 2024
nopawn1ntended
The Vienna Game and Vienna Gambit in Chess
A Comprehensive Overview
Aug 27, 2024
GM
NoelStuder
Why system openings are bad for black
Many chess improvers love system openings. If you play the London, you can develop in nearly every g…
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