Chess/Expert Profile
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
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leona | 06/27/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks Chuck..... appreciate all your help..... |
| newbie | 06/09/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | I appreciate the response very much. I ..... |
| Daniel | 02/03/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks. Your answer was very helpful and ..... |
| Game | 01/05/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Hey thanks alot man you really helped ..... |
| William | 12/30/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks! I already have the 303 tricky ..... |
Recent Answers from Chuck Kinzie
2009-06-05 Chess Evaluation +/- ?!:
Hi Newbie, Sorry it has taken me so long to respond to your question. I don't have my own computer, and I haven't been to the library since last Tuesday to use the computer. Anyhow, now that I got
2009-05-02 Chess:
Hi Alton Jones! Thanks for your question. A move is considered complete when you take your hand off of the piece. If you don't like where you put the piece, you can make a different move with it if
2009-04-09 Check:
Hello, Ben! Thanks for your question. If the Black King is in check, then there are three ways to get out of check: 1. The Black King can move to a square that is not being attacked by a White
2009-03-31 patterns:
Hi Michael! Thanks for your interesting question! The knight is a very strange beast indeed. It actually takes FOUR moves for a knight to get to a square that is on the same diagonal with one square
2009-02-02 Help:
Hi Daniel, Thanks for your question. A player with a King and a Queen against a lone King can force checkmate. However, he has to be careful not to stalemate his opponent. With correct play, the
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