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Wuyanbu Zutali

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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.
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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.
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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).

Allan Zhao

China
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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.

Louis Lima

U.S.
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I can answer questions on proper self-training and chess tactics, but feel free to ask me anything related to chess and if I cannot answer it I will tell you.

Satyajit Das

India
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Ask me anything related to CHESS. Give me a tricky situation,ask me any chess rule, or some tips to defeat your opponent, or any hidden moves. I'll give you the best answer available. I dont consult any software. I have my own way to analyze and i give you my mind. Please dont ask me any championship dates etc. For that better consult FIDE website.

Len Molden

Canada
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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.

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2009-11-15 Failed to call checkmate:

Hi Nej, Checkmate means the game is over no matter what and you're not required to say anything. In tournament play a player usually resigns before it comes to this, but for those that don't - the

2009-11-15 Two doubts in the Sicilian defence.:

Hi Ganesh, The Knight moving to d1 occurs quite often for three main reasons: 1) White usually develops his Queen-side Bishop to e3 followed by the Queen going to d2. This then leaves the b2 pawn

2009-11-12 your article on B + N mate:

Dear Joe, Attached kindly find the PDF file. Most chess literature close to the category you described can probably be found in the endgame phase of the game, especially King + Pawn endgames.

2009-11-03 preventative opening:

Hello Yona! Thanks for the Question! As your question suggests, you need to know about openings wherein you can prevent your opponent to develop his game. So, before I give you some examples, let

2009-10-24 Rating improvement and use of Monroi PCM:

Dear Pedro, Thank you for the kudos on the YouTube page. Although the rating jumps are higher at the USCF 1300 level, it is very difficult to get that many points in a year. You would need to play

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