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Dvoretsky’s latest book on the art of prophylaxis
There is always a dearth of quality chess material for training once you climb up the ELO ladder. When my students join they are raw beginners but later I find it difficult to set them challenging tasks as they slowly master the techniques and therefore I keep looking out for new avenues for training them with. And today I have a reason to be thrilled
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Bobby Fischer meets Mikhail Tal
East Germany was chosen as the venue of the 14th Chess Olympiad, organized by FIDE. It comprised of an open team tournament, as well as many other events designed to promote the sport. It took place between October 26 and November 9, 1960. Fischer had read a lot about Tal’s swashbuckling style of sacrificial play and was also obviously eager to get even with him for past humiliations as well as to show him a taste of his own medicine!
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8th Modern School Nanganallur Chess Tournament 2015
Nanganallur is known for its myriad of temples dedicated to the Hindu Gods and Goddesses and the place appears to have a religious aura during festive occasions. It is also home to Modern Senior Secondary School that has showed a phenomenal support to chess playing students and Chess tournaments.
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When to Exchange in Chess by Soltis – 3 Problems Beginners Need to Unlock
Andy Soltis is one author whom I look forward to as he was instrumental in my growth as a chess player with his lucid writing style and simple method to elucidate complex chess finesse.
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Chess Openings – how to study – for beginners
Do I have to study all the openings in this case ? Last week somebody advised me that I have to study the openings that fit my playing style. What is your take on this? Or should I study all the major openings and if so which ones do I have to study as priority?
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Why is Center control important in chess? 5 Model Games
Are you a chess player who has mastered the basics but seem lost in limbo land when it comes to winning Chess games? Here is an instructive post beginners …
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