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Yes, @pointlesswindows I agree. Anyone who plays 33. Re6 is using a computer... It's a decently-played game marred only by the dropped pawn (and the impossible winning computer move which @HippieFromR…

Very good. I love a nice swindle

You ignored it so much that you've posted twice on the topic

@MrPushwood Didn't really ignore it if you took the time to comment, though. Bit of a pointless expenditure of effort

@jonesmh I know, that's the point I made: it's not mate but it is a worse position

@KrishnaAgarwaL No, I don't think so: 9. hxg4 hxg4 10. Rfd1 [Knight moves lead to mate after Bh2+ Kh1 Bg1+ and mate on h2] gxf3 11. gxf3 and White might not be getting mated, but it's a worse position

Probably because the other player has left already. If his "light" is green, you should be able to.

I have had many lessons from IM Asaf Givon. I started around 1700 rapid and am now around 1900 rapid, so it's working. You're clearly better than me, but I expect he can help, too. I recommend him hig…

I am sure we are all equally annoyed, and apparently people get "temporarily banned" for running out the clock, but can we all agree to also block them? I am optimistic that if most players who face t…

@kimg04 I think, as with everything, people have different opinions. I had a chess tutor on lichess who is an IM (with 2 GM norms) and he reckons it's a good book. Each to their own...