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	Game collections My favorite type of chess books are player's game collections (especially when they are written by the players themselves). They are my favorite because studying a great player's games is one of the... Started 08/14/05 at 23:25:26 by Prince-Nez « Pages 1 2 ... 8 9 10 all »	135	64076	02/18/21 at 18:51:33 By: shuda2
	Poll: ChessPub Book of the year 2019 Hi All, Here is the book of the year poll for titles published in 2019. Closing date is 2 August. Best wishes, RP Started 07/11/20 at 21:33:54 by RoleyPoley « Pages 1 2 3 4 all »	50	7901	09/18/20 at 15:58:24 By: Jupp53
	Advertisements for other sites/forums Would anyone who wishes to advertise content on another site or Forum please have the courtesy to ask me first, otherwise your missive risks being deleted! Started 05/22/06 at 00:07:36 by GMTonyKosten « Pages 1 2 3 4 5 all »	72	92545	03/11/20 at 18:13:51 By: trw
	Poll: ChessPub Book of the Year 2018 Here is the poll for the 2018 openings book of the year. I've stopped the nominations, and I've also stopped new member registration. One vote per member, but you have one hour to change your mind!<br... Started 02/24/19 at 10:17:52 by GMTonyKosten « Pages 1 2 3 all »	34	22282	03/27/19 at 07:41:25 By: FightingDragon
	Before asking for help with improvement.... Hi all! Since 2003, chess publicans have been starting threads asking for chess improvement. PLEASE! Read the previous threads before starting a new one on this topic. If possible, add your c... Started 04/27/10 at 02:33:05 by Smyslov_Fan	11	21845	09/11/17 at 07:52:48 By: GMTonyKosten
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	ChessPub Book of the Year 2020 Nominations Go! (No nominations from me, every year I count on y'all to let me know which books are worth buying.) Started 04/05/21 at 21:24:01 by an ordinary chessplayer	8	753	04/15/21 at 17:37:25 By: ErictheRed
	Chess Position Trainer Anybody used this free program? Is it as good as is claimed on http://www.chessville.com/misc/ChessPositionTrainer.htm? Certainly the price is right! The website given gives a site (http://www.ches... Started 10/18/04 at 02:28:15 by Glenn Snow « Pages 1 2 all »	22	15604	04/11/21 at 04:37:00 By: doefmat
	Recommend Black repertoire for my style I'm re-evaluating my Black repertoire and I'm turning to the experts on ChessPub for advice. Please read this post carefully and make a recommendation for my Black repertoire (vs. 1.e4 and 1.d4) that... Started 10/21/10 at 00:31:33 by ErictheRed « Pages 1 2 all »	21	8545	04/09/21 at 10:49:00 By: Pawnpusher
	Three Move Solitaire Solitaire chess is a tried-and-true method of training. I have used it before but not so much these days because I have issues with how solitaire books deal with "points", and relatedly how they deal ... Started 04/04/21 at 09:19:25 by an ordinary chessplayer	5	312	04/06/21 at 01:26:40 By: MaxJudd
	Going to the swimming pool before the round?!? ;) As in the summer there are traditionally many chess tournaments, I ask myself if it is positive or negative for one's play to spend time at the swimming pool before playing chess. What do you thi... Started 07/01/08 at 09:52:01 by FightingDragon	8	1650	04/05/21 at 12:42:58 By: Bibs
	Guerrillas Gambit Style The below comments were made by one of our more controversial members in a by now infamous and locked thread. Nevertheless, while I agree that many of his posts are combative, some of his points still... Started 03/27/21 at 23:56:07 by TopNotch « Pages 1 2 3 all »	40	1678	04/04/21 at 00:52:11 By: TopNotch
	Book series Could someone explain the differences in the various chess “series” of books? Specifically, which is supposed to be “first” - starting out or move by move? Then throw in the chess developments or ches... Started 03/28/21 at 16:13:05 by Sandman	4	344	03/29/21 at 19:19:39 By: Sandman
	Attacking with the Isolated Queen's Pawn by Emms From http://www.everymanchess.com/chess/books/Attacking_with_the_Isolated_Queen%27s_P...: Attacking with the Isolated Queen's Pawn John Emms The Isolated Queen's Pawn arises in countle... Started 09/29/09 at 11:06:00 by TN	12	7642	03/28/21 at 14:44:39 By: XChess1971
	Aronian Changing federation from ARM to USA I am kinda surprised there is no thread on this one already as the news is several days old already. Levon made the official announcement on his facebook page and Saint Louis Chess Club. https://... Started 03/04/21 at 23:13:19 by trw	7	788	03/28/21 at 05:30:26 By: an ordinary chessplayer
	Books on Evaluation of Positions All I’m looking for books that will help be better evaluate positions, primarily middlegame. I’m looking to develop a process I can utilize during a game to develop or modify a plan. I’m rated ar... Started 03/14/21 at 18:47:27 by D10763	10	832	03/25/21 at 23:48:46 By: an ordinary chessplayer
	Draw or not draw Hi. I came across this article on chessbase. https://en.chessbase.com/post/ecu-what-should-the-arbiter-do The arbiter decided it was a draw although is it? Regards /CbT Started 03/11/21 at 10:49:25 by Confused_by_Theory	4	394	03/12/21 at 20:42:16 By: an ordinary chessplayer
	Documentary about Paul Keres It's quite something. https://tinyurl.com/2ewdnzh3 Started 03/11/21 at 20:10:01 by kylemeister	1	315	03/12/21 at 00:37:59 By: Paddy
	9th March - Bobby Fischer's birthday I'm celebrating today. I'll watch Pawn Sacrifice soon and I have just finished Bobby Fischer and His World by John Donaldson which I can certainly recommend. In this book I found a touching obituary b... Started 03/09/21 at 10:14:04 by Laramonet	4	449	03/10/21 at 12:37:26 By: LeeRoth
	Lifetime Repertoires: Queen's Gambit Declined 25h 10 min 491 variations 00 - Introduction 000- Quickstarter Guide 01 - Chapter 1: The Exchange Variation 02 - Chapter 2: The Main Line: 5.Bg5 h6 6.Bxf6 03 - Chapter 3: ... Started 02/24/21 at 11:42:50 by alyechin	6	988	03/05/21 at 07:16:34 By: an ordinary chessplayer
	Is FatFritz ethically doubtful? Is there a corresponding article in english? https://schach.computer/fat-fritz-2-ein-unmoralisches-angebot/ The authors say FatFritz1 is Lc0 and FatFritz2 is Stockfish12Nnue. Does CB try to twit ... Started 02/13/21 at 20:20:29 by Jupp53 « Pages 1 2 3 all »	40	4202	03/01/21 at 13:02:17 By: Seeley

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