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Next week will be the World Rapid Team Championchip in Düsseldorf, Germany. Anyone visiting?

https://worldrapidteams2023.fide.com

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🏆 The inaugural FIDE World Rapid Team Championship✔ World's top chess stars✔ Unique team composition format✔ 12 rounds of rapid chess📍Dusseldorf, Germany25...

 

The inaugural edition, a 12-round Swiss tournament played over three days under rapid time control, will take place in Düsseldorf from August 25 (arrival day) to August 28, 2023

 

Stockfish is a strong and open source chess engine.

 

Discover 37 important checkmating patterns, each explained with a practical example.

 

A nice online app to learn openings

[–] kubernetes@kbin.social 5 points 1 year ago

I would say yes, of course the community m/chess is also pretty new, but the community is becoming more and more active. Welcome!

[–] kubernetes@kbin.social 2 points 1 year ago

Very interesting, thank you for sharing.
I think the major reason for the difference in rating is caused because playing online vs. over the board is very different. And players that are used to play online might be not as strong over the board and vice versa. But this is just my assumption without any data behind :)

[–] kubernetes@kbin.social 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

I tried it for the praguechessfestival , but I just get an 404 Error in Lichess

Torunament Details: https://praguechessfestival.com/en/2023

 

Chess openings visualized from over 800 million Lichess games, 2 million tournament games and 1 million chess engine games.


Cool visualization of chess openings

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Hey chess enthusiasts!

I wanted to start a discussion about some of the fantastic chess books out there. Chess literature has played a crucial role in helping players improve their skills throughout history. So, whether you're a beginner, intermediate, or advanced player, I'm sure there's a book that will expand your chess knowledge!

To kick things off, here are a few classic chess books that have had a significant impact on the chess community:

  1. "My System" by Aron Nimzowitsch: This influential book revolutionized chess strategy and introduced concepts like the blockading pawn and overprotection.

  2. "Logical Chess: Move by Move" by Irving Chernev: A fantastic book for beginners and intermediate players, as it explores the thought process behind every move in 33 famous games. Great for developing tactical and positional understanding!

  3. "The Art of Attack in Chess" by Vladimir Vuković: If you're looking to sharpen your attacking skills, this book is a must-read. It provides excellent insights and guidelines for launching successful attacks against your opponents.

  4. "Pawn Structure Chess" by Andrew Soltis: Here, Soltis delves into the importance of pawn structure and its impact on the overall game. Understanding pawn structure is vital, and this book provides valuable lessons in that regard.

  5. "Endgame Manual" by Mark Dvoretsky: Endgames can be the most decisive phase of a game, so mastering them is essential. This comprehensive manual covers various endgame positions and techniques.

Of course, the list doesn't end here! There are numerous other exceptional chess books covering topics like opening theory, tactical puzzles, biographies of chess grandmasters, and more. So, if you have any recommendations or personal favorites, please share them in the comments!

Additionally, feel free to mention why you found a particular book helpful or any noteworthy insights you gained from it. Let's create an informative and engaging discussion that will benefit chess enthusiasts of all levels!

Happy reading and chess-playing, everyone!

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