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BoundingOwlon Wed Sep 1, 2010 12:00am.
Poisoned Lollipops, an Early Halloween Special...by, Ms Jessica Martin (aka BoundingOwl)
There's a reason we don't let you dive into your Halloween candy without some inspection first. It's very hard to eat candy when you are sick. A... Read more »
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ImminentClamon Tue Aug 31, 2010 12:00am.
The Giuoco Piano is one of my favorite openings. It has lots of fun traps that might help you win the game immediately, plus it has a nice long-term attacking plan in case your opponent doesn't fall for any early tricks. Let's take a lo... Read more »
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IM BryanSmithon Mon Aug 30, 2010 12:00am.
Winning a game of chess usually involves slowly building up a good position where you can start an attack. Sometimes it involves taking a small advantage into an endgame. These types of games can be good, but today we are going to see the opposite... Read more »
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GiganticScreamon Sat Aug 28, 2010 12:00am.
In my final Chess Respect blog, I am going to attempt (emphasis on attempt) to tie everything together. A few people seemed to get a little confused with my second blog. The games on the second blog are not my games, but games from hig... Read more »
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BoundingOwlon Wed Aug 25, 2010 12:00am.
Now That You're in The Mood To Sacrifice: Double Bishop Sacrifice...by Ms. Jessica Martin (aka BoundingOwl)
Sacrificing is fun! If you are a very attacking, aggressive chess player, it can lead to some quick checkmates. Who nee... Read more »
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IM BryanSmithon Mon Aug 23, 2010 12:00am.
We left off at a dramatic point in the game Edward Lasker versus George Thomas. It was an offhand - casual - game, in a chess club, not a tournament. Many spectators are gathered around, watching the gripping battle. Some are sipping cups of coffe... Read more »
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GiganticScreamon Thu Aug 19, 2010 12:00am.
This blog continues my last one (http://blog.chess.com/KaydenTroff/chess-quotrespectquot). I would like to thank everyone who commented on my last blog. Wow! Lots of strong opinions on both sides! I really liked all ... Read more »
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BoundingOwlon Wed Aug 18, 2010 12:00am.
The Greek Gift: King Hunt part 2 By, Ms Jessica Martin (aka BoundingOwl)
Good day friends! So, we have been discussing the sneaky Greek destruction technique: the bishop sacrifice on h7.
Here is what you need for this tric... Read more »