| General Chess Discussion - Dirty Tricks#17 I would also like to clarify that I'm not talking about clear violations of rules or unethical behaviour. Calling your opponent a disgusting ape or refusing to shake hands (if your opponent insists) i… | Sollerman |
| General Chess Discussion - Dirty Tricks#16 @ #2 Bourbon53 It seems I overstated that. I was under the impression that there was a rule against interfering with the chess board while your opponent is on the move, but this apparently only applie… | Sollerman |
| General Chess Discussion - Dirty Tricks#1 I was inspired by a recent post to write something about the psychology of competition. Chess might on the surface seem like a civilized intellectual struggle, but as we all know, it's not always the … | Sollerman |
| General Chess Discussion - How to prepare for a Tournament#25 Great to hear. ^^ OTB is where it's at IHMO. The atmosphere and tension is difficult to convey, but it's the equivalent of playing poker OTB compared to playing it on the internet. I would want to rei… | Sollerman |
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| General Chess Discussion - How to prepare for a Tournament#21 15 minutes is way too little time for keeping record IMO. If it's your first OTB tournament, just enjoy the experience. The sensation and perspective of moving real pieces can be distracting enough if… | Sollerman |
| General Chess Discussion - Pawn job description#4 Entry Level Jobs: You will at all times be evaluated based on your ability to control space, especially the Central Squares. If you are assigned to one of the two central files you are expected to wal… | Sollerman |
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| General Chess Discussion - Learn to resign#51 "Playing on a piece down" was meant to be understood as "Playing on a piece down without compensation or swindling chances", but I somehow thought that was self evident. If I lose a knight in the open… | Sollerman |
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