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Expert Profile: Chuck Kinzie

Expertise:  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.

Experience in the area
I have been playing in chess tournaments for over thirty years.

Organizations
United States Chess Federation

Publications
I have a chess blog: http://www.chuckychess.blogspot.org

Education/Credentials
I earned a United States Chess Federation Expert rating in 1987.

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Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 190
Knowledge   9.83   Best of the best
Clarity of Response   9.50   Best of the best
Timeliness   9.83   Best of the best
Politeness   10.0   Best of the best
Number Of Questions
(in Past 24 Hours)
0
Max Questions to be Asked
(in 24 Hour period)
5
Total Questions
(since joining AllExperts)
24
Recent Reviews from Users
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User Comments
Thanks so much, I thought I was going mad! Now to beat him again. John
(john on 10/31/08)
Thanks again for an good answer about openings. Paul D.
(Paul D. on 09/17/08)
Thanks for a definitive answer about this opening! Looking forward to using it quite a bit. Thanks from Paul and regards from Scott.
(Paul D. on 08/31/08)
Thanks, Chuck! Today is another day and my son and I have found some excellent online chess games that we play together. Hopefully it will get him exc
(Nicole on 02/19/08)
Thank you very much, Chuck. jodie
(Jodie on 10/02/07)
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Recent Answers from Chuck Kinzie
2008-10-30  first moves allowed by pawns Hi John. Thanks for your question. In the Official Rules of Chess published by the International Chess Federation (F.I.D.E.), you can only move one pawn or piece per move (except when you are castling)...
2008-10-16  chess move Hi William, I'm sorry, but it would not be ethical for me to give advice about a game in progress. Sorry 'bout that. And since your opponent is a police chief, he might have me arrested if I help...
2008-09-11  Queen pawn openings Hello again Paul! If you open with 1 d4, then the most common responses are 1...d5 and 1...Nf6. If you play 2 c4 after 1...d5, then Black will probably play either 2...e6 or 2...c6. In either case...
2008-08-30  The Caro-Kann Defence Hi Paul! Thanks for your interesting question. I often play the Caro-Kann in tournaments myself. It is a very solid defense and often frustrates White players who like to open things up early and...
2008-08-29  king being in check Hi Damian! Thank you for your question. Yes, the King can take the piece that put him in check. The only exception is that the King cannot take the piece if the piece delivering the check is itself...
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