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Chuck Kinzie

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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.

Average Ratings

  • Knowledgeability 9.94
  • Clarity of Response 9.82
  • Politeness 10.00
  • Response Time(hr) 40.8
  • Response Time(hr, last 90 days) 28.6
  • Number of Questions Today 0
  • Max Questions to be Asked in a Day 5
  • Total Questions (since joining AllExperts) 56
  • Volunteer Since 2007-03-27
  • Prestige Points 580

Recent Reviews from Users

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    K = Knowledgeability    C = Clarity of Response    P = Politeness
UserDateKCPComments
Prashant S Akerkar09/29/11101010Dear Chuck Thank you. Thanks & Regards .....
wayne06/30/11101010Many thanks Chuck - yes on reflection .....
David02/23/11101010Thanks for the suggestions.
John01/31/11101010 
Jane06/21/10101010Thanks so much, that was quick

Recent Answers from Chuck Kinzie

2011-09-26 Chess Indoor Game - Reinventing - Maths Application.:

Hi Prashant,    Your "expanded" version of chess should lead to some really interesting games.  The games that result will probably be highly tactical, especially with all those knights!  Probably won't

2011-07-07 Check mate or draw:

Hi Ron,    Thanks for your question.    The position you gave me is a draw.     A player automatically draws a game if BOTH of the following conditions are met:    1.  The player has NO legal moves, and

2011-06-29 Chess - finishing question:

Hello, Wayne.  Thanks for your question.    It is against the rules for a king to directly attack another king.  In other words, you can't put your king on a square that is right next to your opponent's

2011-02-22 Chess:

Hi Neal.  Thanks for your question.    Here is a link that will give you a clear explanation on how to mate with a King and a rook:    http://www.chesscorner.com/tutorial/basic/r_k_mate/r_k_mate.htm  

2011-02-16 Chess Training:

Hi David.  Thanks for your question.    In my opinion, the best way to become adept at tactics is to solve tactical puzzles until you're blue in the face.  :#    I would recommend that you buy, borrow

 

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