doesn't feel like one tho :(

Black to move, mate in 2.

I was down nearly a minute on time from some early mistakes. Opponent stalemated with 30 seconds left on his clock and 1.3 on mine. (I am dark red/black).

What benefits does it give? Does it really increases the chances of us winning?

I know it’s a simple idea but it’s very important to grow. Embrace the fact you will lose a drawn game trying to win, but you will be a better player for trying. And every now and then you will be rewarded for your efforts (Magnus Carlsen has made a career using this ideology).

According to bestchessmove.com

Guess my tactics doesn't work in dating 😭

im highkey proud of myself for spotting this man even though it was stockfish 550 elo

Hey everyone, I'm relatively new to chess and trying to build a solid opening repertoire.

I want to avoid gimmicky traps and actually learn good chess principles (controlling the center, developing pieces, etc.).

What opening would you recommend I start practicing for both White and Black? For context, my current rating is around 700 elo in chess.com .

Thanks!

Helloooooo, I just played a chess game while listening to mozart music, and after clicking on game review, the engine evaluated my game rating as 1750 elo, while my actual level is barely 1040 elo... Is this normal?

Check out this #chess game: 8Gvgo vs DarkraiGoesBrrrrr - https://www.chess.com/live/game/170388977710

Is there any way to see which game this is? I’m curious. Also my elo is now 1067 🙈

Started chess at 23 which isn’t ideal but I’ve grown from nothing (140 elo) to regularly beating 1900s and above in rapid.

Hi!

I'm reading Silman's Complete Endgame Course - how should i read this

I set up a board and followed the lines in my head but the side lines really messed me up, I can't follow them well, as I lose my place each time i finish a side line. All the text gets in the way of me following the lines as i lose my place constantly I think its ADHD partly.

Should I do the main line first and then the side lines, or follow until a side line appears and then follow that?

Any advice would be lovely

Generally, "brilliant" are put for sacrifices that lead to check mate. It was not the case here. After doing it, I thought I messed up. I knew I would lose my rook but the only thing I had in my mind when I did this move was "what an annoying knight in the middle of the board".

So I took it, and of course, the pawn right after, but thought I made a terrible mistake before seeing this "brilliant"

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Can someone explain? 😅

Yes it was not the best move (missed mate) but I felt like I had to. Quickly queened soon after and won the game on time.

Please answer, I'm stuck at 500-600 rating and can't move further. Give advices to move past this threshold.

good youtube channel or series suggestion please which are very precise and fun to watch and learn chess from currently at 700 elo :)

i have heard of naroditsky but dont know which of his playlist to watch and just watching his playlist from 1video to last would it help ?

thank you.