Chess/Len Molden
All Reviews from Users
Column Headings: K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness
N = Nominated for Expert of the Month
| Date | User | K | C | T | P | N | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-06-30 | juan | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | thank you very much |
| 2009-01-30 | Inon | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you Len! |
| 2008-10-02 | Charu | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you! |
| 2008-09-11 | Jayesh | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2008-08-19 | wahoo | 8 | 6 | 3 | 10 | No | |
| 2008-01-08 | Martha | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2007-12-07 | Ed | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Mr Molden : Thank you for your prompt response and I will be diligently looking into your suggestion.Hopefully I will be able to put into use Friday evening and I will let you know how I did. Once again thank you. Ed. |
| 2007-11-18 | Allen | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks for you suggestions! I'll definitely give them a try. |
| 2007-07-09 | Conor | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | Yes | Thanks ill stick with the Blackburn Gambit |
| 2007-07-05 | ANTHOY SOLIS | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | MR.MOLDEN, THANK YOU AS ALWAYS ITS GREAT THAT YOU CAN HELP OUT A BEGINNER LIKE MYSELF SINCERELY ANTHONY E. SOLIS |
| 2007-06-26 | anthony e. solis jr. | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | DEAR LEN, THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR FAST ANSWER AND I HAVE ALSO READ ABOUT E 4 AND D 4, THEN I WAS TRYING THESE FIRST TWO MOVES AND THEWN STARTED A PAWN STRUCTURE DIAGONAL DOWN ON LEFT WHICH WORKED PRETTY GOOD, HOWEVER THE CHESS MASTER CHALLEGE GAME I PLAY ON THE COMPUTER FIGURES IT OUT AND BEATS ME, I ALSO TRIED WITH THE E4 FOLOLOW BY MY KNIGHTS TO COVER CENTER AND THEN BISHOPS OUT OIN DIAGONAL AND THEN CASTLING ON KINGSIDE. THIS WON ME SEVERAL GAMES UNTIL THE COMPUTER FIGURED THAT OUT ALSOI ANY WAYS OGF BEATING A COMPUTER? THANKS FOR HELP TONY SOLIS JR. |
| 2007-06-13 | Doglas Yeo | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Hey thanks! However I experience trouble with the blocked bishop in the Queens Gambit declined. Is Slav Defence suitable for beginers? |
| 2007-05-14 | Doglas Yeo | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Ok thanks a lot! |
| 2007-01-31 | James | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | thank you so much for your advice!! |
| 2006-12-27 | mike | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | Yes | Reason why: is not only did len Molden exp the situation, but then analyze possible situtaions, THEN refer me a great book on various stategies concerning this type of 'move'. Thanks Len!! |
| 2006-12-11 | krasimir | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2006-09-28 | Wojciech Blaszczec | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | I am very satisfied with the answer provided to me by this expert. The response was almost immediate, very clear, and well organized but at the same time detailed. I would recommend this expert to anyone who is not sure about some topic and would like to know a second opinion from someone more knowledgeable. The response was just what I needed. Excellent job! |
| 2006-07-25 | su | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks, e4 instead of e3 is definitely better! I finally beat the computer today using it. |
| 2006-05-11 | James Schendel | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | thanks Len! I'll try the continuation you gave me!! |
Answers by Expert:
Len Molden
Expertise
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.
Experience
Past/Present clients
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:
Chess Team Competition
My chessmastery.com site helps chess players from around the world with free advice.
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