Archive for March, 2011

How can I break a plateau and improve my chess?

Opinionatedkitten asked: I’m a good amateur player, but have never broken that barrier to be really good at chess. I hover somewhere between 1500 and 1650, although I’ve brushed 1700 at my best. This year, I’d like to break the 1800 barrier. There are a lot of books out there about strategies within the game [...]

How can you tell if you’re a chess expert?

Adam asked: I have been playing chess for several years. I played with family and now I play online. I also play against the computer in beginner and expert mode. I win and lose in both modes but lose more with expert mode. There are times when I lose to the computer in expert mode [...]

What is a good chess game that helps improve strategies?

Cameron asked: I am not looking for a free game on the internet. I am looking for a good chess game that can help me improve my chess strategies.Caffeinated Content Tweet This Post

How many of you think chess is directly related with intellect?

hari asked: How many people suggest that playing good chess is directly related to having good intellect and how many of you think that even an idiot can play good chess provided he is a good tactician. I mean if one knows the tactics and the pitfalls an idiot can be a chess champ or [...]

Can any high rated chess player give me tips or suggestions on playing the Giuoco Piano?

Bobby asked: I was wondering if there was any high rated chess player that could give me tips or suggestions on playing the Giuoco Piano and some lines of the Giuoco Piano?Caffeinated Content Tweet This Post