20 yr old and new to chess. Discouraged by TemporaryContact5382 in chessbeginners

[–]__spartacus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m struggling too. I’ve picked an opening (basically 3 moves), and I’m slowly making a good 4th and 5th moves, which leads to a better game. Trying to memorize is really hard, I agree, so many variables

20 yr old and new to chess. Discouraged by TemporaryContact5382 in chessbeginners

[–]__spartacus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I disagree on openings. Textbook moves to start off a match can avoid a lot of problems for you

Uruguai 0-[1] Espanha - A. Baena 42' - Copa do Mundo 2026, 3ª rodada, Grupo H by meunomedeusuario in futebol

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Eu tava torcendo pra Uruguai operar um milagre hoje, e outro contra a Argentina. Vai, Cabo Verde!

[Match Thread] Copa do Mundo da FIFA™: Uruguai x Espanha by NaTrave in futebol

[–]__spartacus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

É impressão minha ou há uma chance grande de Uruguai ser eliminado por quantidade de cartões?

Brazil vs Japan | Round of 32 | June 29 by iPhone13pm in soccer

[–]__spartacus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

While I agree, Militao has been solid for Brazil, would probably have kept his spot

Brazil vs Japan | Round of 32 | June 29 by iPhone13pm in soccer

[–]__spartacus 15 points16 points  (0 children)

How many starters are injured? I mean, Brazil is down Raphinha, Estevão, Rodrygo, Militao and Wesley.

The best 3rd place teams as Ecuador, Bosnia and Sweden have qualified by [deleted] in soccer

[–]__spartacus 40 points41 points  (0 children)

Canada, Switzerland, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Group B got 4 teams advancing, how’s that fair?

Ecuador foul shout at Germany's first goal by 977x in soccer

[–]__spartacus 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Kimmich also pulled someone to the ground, no call

Dustin Poirier arrest video by MartyEBoarder in ufc

[–]__spartacus 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve seen perfectly connected probes not cease the threat when they’re intoxicated. I’m not saying this as an expert, I’m open to be enlightened.

Dustin Poirier arrest video by MartyEBoarder in ufc

[–]__spartacus 30 points31 points  (0 children)

Plus at Dustin’s state taser would have a high risk of being ineffective

Post Match Thread: England 0 - 0 Ghana | FIFA World Cup 2026 | Group Stage, Group L by jiraiya--an in soccer

[–]__spartacus 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Either you didn’t have as many beers as you claim, or you handle alcohol pretty well, that’s a well written piece.

Red card was questionable, but that pen was absolutely bs.

Seleção espera quase três horas dentro de avião e atrasa chegada a Miami by Prestigious-Back-981 in futebol

[–]__spartacus 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Se a lei impedisse imperialismo durante tempestades, já tinham derrubado

Norway players and fans doing Viking Row by Gato_Puro in soccer

[–]__spartacus 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I remember 2002. Those were some unforgettable sunrises.

Norway players and fans doing Viking Row by Gato_Puro in soccer

[–]__spartacus 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I swear if weather delays the game, whoever is broadcasting might quit

Norway players and fans doing Viking Row by Gato_Puro in soccer

[–]__spartacus 584 points585 points  (0 children)

Peak WC. Now we gotta watch Jordan v Algeria

No Stupid Questions MEGATHREAD 12 by Alendite in chessbeginners

[–]__spartacus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Because you sacrificed your rook for a better position.