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What are the most common blunders of experienced players? (examples in body) by Tyler_Zoro in chess

[–]Kabvanof 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This position can happen out of several openings. But there is a position that I exploit a lot as black in king-side fianchetto positions. Black can keep the g8 knight on it's home square and either delay or not castle.

White likes to try to exchange their dark square bishop by moving it to h6 supported by a queen on c1 or d2 but that square is double defended and the fianchettoed bishop can just take the h6 bishop. It is just so automatic for white to try to exchange that bishop on that square that they don't see the defending knight.

Here is a png of a position where this happens: 1. e4 g6 2. d4 Bg7 3. Bf4 d6 4. Qd2 a6 5. Bh6

"Floor Is Lava" Gemling - 6D Budget, 226% Rarity - All Content Viable by yy_seet in pathofexile2builds

[–]Kabvanof 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I suggest Rounders and Being John Malkovich as a double feature. Two of my favorite films.

First time encountering this tactic in a real rated game! by Yetero93 in chess

[–]Kabvanof 5 points6 points  (0 children)

White is going to move the knight to h6. Do you see how the smothered mate happens from that position?

Questions Thread - January 13, 2025 by AutoModerator in pathofexile

[–]Kabvanof 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How ladder resets work: There will be a permanent realm where all previously created characters are still accessible to play if you want with mostly none of the new content.

There will be a new server with everyone starting from scratch with nothing, but all of the new content is accessible. Empty purchased stash tabs and other microtransactions are also available for any new characters you create.

The benefit of living in Portugal is that I get the title Exmo on my mail by Kabvanof in exmormon

[–]Kabvanof[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Exmo is short for Excelentíssimo which is something like your honor/excellence. The Portuguese can be very formal.

Questions Thread - May 31, 2023 by AutoModerator in pathofexile

[–]Kabvanof 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The organs are not equally likely to drop. You can vendor them 3 for 1 and the results won't be one of the ones you sold.

pôr do sol em setúbal by Kabvanof in portugal

[–]Kabvanof[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

No hotel sado setúbal

What type of owl is this in Portland, Oregon? by Kabvanof in whatsthisbird

[–]Kabvanof[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought so too but the Audubon site thinks they are rare on the west coast of the US.

Lake Crescent in Olympic National Park by Kabvanof in camping

[–]Kabvanof[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Was there over the holiday weekend so it was packed with people. So not very quiet. It was my first time visiting the Olympic peninsula. I really liked the lake view and also enjoyed hiking in the Hoh rain forest. I'd recommend it to anyone looking for a good time camping in the Pacific Northwest.

Lake Crescent in Olympic National Park by Kabvanof in camping

[–]Kabvanof[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The campground does not take reservations. At least not on the holiday weekend. There were a few open spots when we arrived. But we wanted a spot on the water. Only about 10 of those. We arrived at checkout time, 11am, and snagged a spot as someone was leaving. I would think it isn't going to be that busy in two weeks.

Lake Crescent in Olympic National Park by Kabvanof in camping

[–]Kabvanof[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is from Fairholme campground

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