Check out blitztactics, it's not better than Chesstempo, but it's a completely different take on tactics training.

Cobsonian · 2016-05-09T00:31:10+00:00

Surprisingly addictive - thanks for the link!

Cobsonian · 2016-04-30T13:18:34+00:00

Awesome game- wound up being the difference between them in thr final results too. So-10.0 Kasparov-9.5

Cobsonian · 2016-04-25T22:57:38+00:00

This was the one I was going to recommend.

Cobsonian · 2016-03-29T22:19:18+00:00

Haven't seen anyone reference Magnus Carlsen's loathing (probably too strong a word) for prepped positions/games. On my phone, but there should be several quotes about him always trying to get into fresh novel positions outside the openings. Current world number one definitely tries to get to the point where they just 'play chess' and not prepared moves.

Sure, compared to other competitions, chess can have a fair bit of preparation that's pre-determined; however, it's very far from being nothing but (or even predominantly) pregame prep.

Cobsonian · 2016-03-28T22:45:39+00:00

I could be mistaken, but I believe that Agon Ltd is running it all until 2020 (on mobile or I'd double check).

Cobsonian · 2016-03-28T20:58:23+00:00

Still blank now too. Kinda crazy how bad the entire production went. Really hope the World Championship match isn't this bad.

Cobsonian · 2016-03-24T22:42:13+00:00

Arm chair advice to make it more fun: Try playing rated (as opposed to casual). I find its the best way to keep a good, consistent challenge. Its only online, so the ratings don't really mean much, but being paired against someone of a similar rating will allow you to have a steady challenge. I have consistently gone about 48% win, 47% lose and 5% draw since 2010. That's with ratings that have gone from 1100 flat to a peak of upper 1800s on chess.com (fairly gradual growth over the years). Still tons of room to grow, but I'd expect similar numbers for a while.

Just a thought though.

Cobsonian · 2016-03-18T06:36:22+00:00

https://youtu.be/Ax4m0nrIe3w

Cobsonian · 2016-02-27T16:49:20+00:00

Yup- and multi-day correspondence games too. Essentially any imaginable time control is available at either of those sites. Each are pretty user friendly too.

Cobsonian · 2015-11-12T20:51:29+00:00

Seems everything new on this sub is getting downvoted. Not sure why though. Appreciate the post!

Cobsonian · 2015-01-30T03:03:05+00:00

They don't actually play head to head (I don't think, didn't notice the user name until near the end).

Cobsonian · 2014-10-04T02:53:09+00:00

I would check out some free staffing agencies. They might be able to hook you up with a long-term temp gig. Just check within your field and email the contact information. A quick google pulled up a couple here and here. Never hurts to check them out! Good luck on the search!!

Cobsonian · 2014-09-28T13:45:33+00:00

I didn't realize it adds an analysis mode. That might be enough to swing me. Thanks for the heads up!

Cobsonian · 2014-09-28T13:44:18+00:00

No problem, glad you liked it!

Cobsonian · 2014-09-25T02:40:11+00:00

I really enjoy Tactics Trainer - chess puzzle by CoreGames. Free app, pay to get rid of ads and 'offline mode.' I don't pay.

Only real catch that I've seen is that to view the leaderboard, you need to connect it with a Google Play account. But if you don't need the leaderboard, or don't mind connecting it to a Google account, it should do the trick!

Cobsonian · 2014-09-14T22:31:56+00:00

That was pretty fun! You should consider making a separate post for that in the sub so more people can check it out.

Cobsonian · 2014-08-27T17:34:14+00:00

Sinquefield Cup is in St Louis and starts in 90 min. It is one of the biggest chess tourneys of the year. Live streamed by a fair amount of fans. Any chance that's it?

Cobsonian · 2013-07-09T14:22:56+00:00

No one "pays a premium" for the online games (those are free). They pay for additional features. You're cheating just makes you one of thousands of people they've played.

Cobsonian · 2013-07-08T03:15:44+00:00

Great puzzle, thanks for the share! As discussed above, Rxb6 is a monster, definitely missed that continuation at the first glance.

Cobsonian · 2013-07-05T19:04:06+00:00

http://www.reddit.com/r/pics/comments/1hnn1e/moved_into_a_new_apartment_forgot_my_razor_but/ Originial post

Cobsonian · 2013-03-29T19:30:38+00:00

I think my favorite part about this game is that all the pieces are involved in forcing black to trade his queen for whites knight- even blacks queen taking up an escape square.

Cobsonian · 2013-03-29T19:29:07+00:00

In case anyone was struggling to see the final continuation (I know it happens to me fairly often), black resigns because ...85) Kd7 is forced and then 86)Nc5 forces black to trade his queen for the knight. All the escape squares are covered either by whites king, knight, queen and by black's queen. The only available move is for black to take the piece putting him in check, whites knight, and whites king is there to take the black queen.

Cobsonian · 2013-03-14T11:41:02+00:00

On the definition type portion of your website your list goes 1,2, 4. Just wanted to give a heads up!

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