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Expert	Average Ratings	Expertise
Wuyanbu Zutali Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.87 Clarity of Response 10.0 Timeliness 9.87 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 53	I can answer questions on how to start chess clubs, tournaments, and promote chess. I can answer questions on the opening, middle game and endgame.
Len Molden Canada Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.81 Clarity of Response 9.76 Timeliness 9.57 Politeness 9.95 Total Questions 81	Questions about specific chess openings and advice about which opening repertoire is suited to a particular style. For example, the Sicilian Defense is suited to aggressive players, while the Caro Kann Defense appeals to defensive players.
Allan Zhao China Available View Profile Ask A Question	Knowledgeability N/A Clarity of Response N/A Timeliness N/A Politeness N/A Total Questions 2	I can answer questions on how to start chess clubs, tournaments, and promote chess. I can answer questions on the opening, middle game and endgame.
Chuck Kinzie U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.92 Clarity of Response 9.75 Timeliness 9.92 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 36	I can answer basic chess questions regarding opening, middlegame and endgame strategy and tactics. I cannot answer questions about positions with subtle nuances that require Grandmaster or computer analysis.
Tony D'Aloisio U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 10.0 Clarity of Response 10.0 Timeliness 10.0 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 42	I've read a good deal on the subject and I can answer a lot of chess history questions (or at least I'll know where to look them up). Also questions regarding analyzing specific positions (although with the advent of powerful chess software, this isn't likely to have the importance it once did).

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Recent Answers

2010-01-28 a 5899 move game???:

Hello Liam, Thank you for your interesting question. Unfortunately, I have no insights on the question of how many moves a game can theoretically go. I did a bit of research on the internet, and the

2010-01-27 King's Gambit:

I think this is a question you're better off answering for yourself. My guess would be--since it's such a sharp opening--that you will get a lot of quick wins (or winning positions) against weaker players

2010-01-16 improving positional chess:

Dear Sina, In my experience, the best way to improve one's positional understanding is by approaching the subject in the same way one approaches tactical training - through exercise and analysis. There

2010-01-15 Chess Clock Question:

Hello Jim, There is not protocol on what to tell your opponent when his/her flag falls. I usually just point at the clock and say "your flag fell". By the way, if your flag falls and your opponent

2010-01-10 draws:

If the player on the move is not in check AND he has no legal moves, then the game is a draw by stalemate. Whether or not this is a "fair" outcome is a matter of opinion. Having said that, the object