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Len Molden

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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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I've been playing in chess tournaments in the United States and Canada since 1972. I've won many tournaments in both countries and I'm ranked as a Canadian Expert. I've also written articles for chess magazines and one of my best victories ever is featured here:

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My chessmastery.com site helps chess players from around the world with free advice.

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  • Knowledgeability 9.79
  • Clarity of Response 9.79
  • Timeliness 9.53
  • Politeness 9.95
  • Number of Questions (in Past 24 Hours) 0
  • Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour Period) 5
  • Total Questions (since joining AllExperts) 74
  • Volunteer Since 2005-02-05
  • Prestige Points 672

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juan06/30/0910101010thank you very much
Inon01/30/0910101010Thank you Len!
Charu10/02/0810101010Thank you!
Jayesh09/11/0810109 10 
wahoo08/19/088 6 3 10 

Recent Answers from Len Molden

2009-08-10 grandmaster:

Hi Vipul, Yes there is. Here's information on the chess grandmaster title: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grandmaster_(chess) Here's the current ratings of the top players: http://ratings

2009-08-09 En Passant Capture:

Hi Darrell, Here's the complete rules about the en passant capture: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/En_passant The computer can do this capture anytime it's present on the board after a move as it's

2009-07-11 chess stalemate or draw or win:

Hi Sriram, The ending which you describe can be drawn by the side with the King and Rook provided the best moves are played and checkmate is avoided. Theoretically you can play out the full 50 move

2009-07-06 How to choolse opening based on my style?:

Hi Luis, Can you provide me with some more information so that I can give you the best possible answer: - your age - your general state of health (believe it or not it's relevant!) - time per week

2009-06-27 Queen's Indian Defense:

Hi Juan, This is an interesting question about move order. As I don't play this particular line of the Queen's Indian with either side (I play 4.e3 b6 5.Bd3 as White and 3...Bb4+ as Black), I consulted

 

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