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Lichess Feedback - My opponent gain time I lost every move#1

https://lichess.org/b3lnpuCxGHhj I was up on time and then all of a sudden I'm loosing. Any explination. I was loosing 2 seconds sometimes 1 per move even though I was moving quickly. My opponent exce…


mchelken
General Chess Discussion - Why is this a good move?#5

Ya but the e5 pawn only takes the knight on the right no? The pawn can't attack on nc6


mchelken
General Chess Discussion - Why is this a good move?#4

Wouldn't taking on the d6 pawn be the solution then a follow up of nf5 for when white recaptures? Thank you


mchelken
Lichess Feedback - Is there a way to request certain level of puzzle#1

I would really enjoy practicing some of the lower level puzzles even though I rank at 1900s and can occasionally win the 2000s. Also I'd there was a way to make these requests, these puzzles that are …


mchelken
General Chess Discussion - Why is this a good move?#1

https://lichess.org/training/62077 I was able to guess the puzzle. Lol my style of chess. Guess the right moves. But anyways I was wondering why moving the Knight back to Nc6 was a bad move and lettin…


mchelken
Game analysis - What constitutes an end game?#1

I kind of know what an end game is. I have been playing for a while. But I have never formally study chess. So this is a curiosity question. The engine runs and says at this particular move it is the …


mchelken
Game analysis - Should I have requested a draw here?#2

That's a tough question. The answer depends and is based around what is best for you in this particular game. Do you have a strong endgame? Do you feel like you could have beaten your opponent? Ultima…


mchelken
General Chess Discussion - Opinion: This is not a 2100 move#5

You know that is a good point. Just looked at the original game and nf5 was played.


mchelken
General Chess Discussion - Opinion: This is not a 2100 move#3

Just as a comparison, I feel like this more of a higher rating puzzle. Just from other puzzles I feel it could be rated 1900. https://lichess.org/training/61670 I wonder if there is a way to provide f…


mchelken
General Chess Discussion - Opinion: This is not a 2100 move#1

This is the puzzle. https://lichess.org/training/61619 I just think it is a very obvious move set. Was wondering what the chess community thought. Apologies if it does not show properly.


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