Chess/Experts
| Expert | Average Ratings | Expertise |
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Wuyanbu ZutaliAvailable
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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 KinzieU.S.
Available
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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'AloisioU.S.
Available
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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). | |
Len MoldenCanada
Available
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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. |
Recent Answers
2012-01-11 About castling:
Castling is the only move which involves two of your own pieces at the same time. You can either castle on the kingside or the queenside. In order to castle, the following stipulations must be met:
2011-12-13 French Defence:
Hi Edward, The usual 3rd move in the Sicilian Defense is: 3.Nf3 ===== The reason for 3.Nf3 is that is develops a piece and protects the pawn at d4, so that if Black captures the pawn, White will
2011-12-11 French Defence:
Hi Edward, The usual third moves in the French Defence are Nc3 and e5. 3.Nc3 ===== The reason for 3.Nc3 is that is develops a piece and protects the pawn at e4, so that if Black captures the pawn
2011-12-02 False claims of checkmate and what follows:
Great question! This is a common occurrence in scholastic chess. Inexperience and too much respect for their foe can be fatal. USCF rules say you cannot intervene in games at any time. Of course
2011-11-23 Kasparov's games:
Hi Edward, To sum up his playing style: Garry Kasparov was known as a dynamic, aggressive and energetic player. He also had incredible analytical abilities. Kasparov once said that there were only
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