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11 May 2024
FM
juancruzariasTDF
Are you good at resigning?
When and why do we resign
10 May 2024
jk_182
Opening novelty rates of the 2024 Candidates
Who played the most novelties in the Candidates?
7 May 2024
NDpatzer
Science of Chess (kinda?): Viih_Sou's 2. Ra3 and a modest research proposal
Take the 2. Ra3 Challenge! For Science!
7 May 2024
FM
mizant83
Main Line Slav Defense (Dutch variation)
Quick guide to the main line of the Slav defense! (video)
12 May 2024
Noobmasterplayer123
Noob's Marathon run
Looking at some of my games from Marathon and how it went!
2 May 2024
NM
Schadenfreude__gut
Doubled pawns: in 14 flavours
Whether they are good or bad there is something a bit sinister about how doubled pawns are normally …
10 May 2024
CrabCanon
The Smith-Morra Gambit: How to fight a modern "refutation"
The Smith-Morra Gambit is one of the few romantic openings that has seemingly withstood the test of …
30 Apr 2024
FM
nikhildixit
How to Counter Caro Kann Defense?
Best guide for beginners to play against Caro Kann
3 May 2024
GM
Craze
The Main Plans In The Carlsbad Structure
Discover the main plans for both sides in the Carlsbad pawn structure
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