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In reply to the discussion: Any Chess players on DU? [View all]

ZZenith

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2. Keep your knights off the edge.
Tue Jan 13, 2026, 06:25 PM
17 hrs ago

Last edited Tue Jan 13, 2026, 08:08 PM - Edit history (1)

Castle early, castle often.

I hope you get as much enjoyment from it as I have - it’s an endlessly fascinating game with more possible game variations than there are atoms in the observable universe.

I have an app on my iPad called “Chess Tiger” that’s really helped me improve my game. Here are a few chess channels that I enjoy and always learn from:

https://youtube.com/@coffeechess?si=UaiUYxc4Wa4GMGmh

https://youtube.com/@annacramling?si=93gNbdU16Pysr62z

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Any Chess players on DU? [View all] artemisia1 17 hrs ago OP
One here! lastlib 17 hrs ago #1
Keep your knights off the edge. ZZenith 17 hrs ago #2
Anna Cramling's channel is pretty good. n/t lastlib 2 hrs ago #6
don't lose. seriously Tetrachloride 16 hrs ago #3
If you find yourself ahead in material (e.g., you are a knight up), Intractable 15 hrs ago #4
If you're playing online, True Dough 15 hrs ago #5
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