Hoppa

Chess fan. Internationally rated player. National arbiter.

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@chess_feed 1. Qg1+ Kd2 (forced), 2. Qc1+ Kd3 (forced), 3. Qc3#

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@lularobs Austin Powers begs to differ

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@IglesiasYosha @ChrisBirdIA @davidllada @GothamChess The rule is still there. Guidelines III.4 https://t.co/hqDqSbn2Or But it is after the guidelines for adjourned games, indicating its not used very often.

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@ChessMike First someone needs to teach them where the pieces are supposed to go _before_ move 1.

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@GreenPawns @chesscom King walk opening.

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@chesscom_in @LennartOotes @GrandChessTour @STLChessClub @anishgiri Did I lock my front door today?

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@NealBruceBC At first sight. Rxd6! is such a punch in the face.

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@NealBruceBC Bxe5 looks uncomfortable for black.

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@NealBruceBC @kramnikstudent Well, now, I am.

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@LozHCooper @julesgambit https://t.co/TDe5Rxy43x

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@LozHCooper @julesgambit Well, they compressed the rating list so the interval 1000-2000 became 1400-2000. The same players are still close to the floor, but the floor has a new number.

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@chessfeels 1. Rb5 should kick the black queen away, preparing for 2. Qc7#

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@DavidHowellGM Finally, a proper sudoku puzzle.

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@GregShahade I tried to play 1.d4 in an OTB blitz gams once, but failed. I played 1.Qd4?! My opponent just gave me a "you sure about that?" look, and I switched my Queen for the pawn. And got wiped off the board.

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@GMJacobAagaard I think black is fine after 1...Bf2+ 2. Kd2 Be3+ 3. Ke1 d2#

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@IglesiasYosha I thought of 26. Kd2?? a4?? from Carlsen-Anand (game 6, WCC match 2014) as I read the text, but seeing the position, this is mate in one. Hard to beat.

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@IglesiasYosha Very nice. That move is on my bucket list.

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@ChessMood 1.Ra8 (Bb1 2.Ra1 f1=Q 3.Rxb1+ Ke2 4.Rxf1 Kxf1 draw) f1=Q 2.R1a+ Ke2 3.Rxf1 Kxf1 draw

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@GreenPawns What is "Yes, I do."?

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@julesgambit "11.7   Persistent refusal by a player to comply with the Laws of Chess shall be penalised by loss of the game. The arbiter shall decide the score of the opponent."

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@julesgambit "11.8   If both players are found guilty according to Article 11.7, the game shall be declared lost by both players." https://t.co/hqDqSbmuYT