

Also, any questions already answered in our FAQ will be deleted. That is quite simply to get your opponent to go over the game with you afterwards and point out to you what your mistakes were and, very important, why those moves were mistakes. Quick questions like: "Why is this a brilliant move?" should be posted in our pinned No Stupid Questions MEGATHREAD. There is a tried and tested strategy which works better than all others although it takes some time. Read the Wiki before posting / Post Quick Questions in Correct Thread.

In this pattern, the king is in check and has no safe retreating squares to its side. This checkmating pattern resembles an epaulette, a decorative shoulder piece worn on clothes, especially on a military uniform. Withdrawal can be done outside a match and for the most part has the same result, namely that the player is no longer part of the tournament. HOWEVER, the FIDE rules do allow for a player to do another action, namely withdraw. Self-promotion posts include but are not limited to: advertising YouTube channels, offering chess tutorial services for a fee, selling books, linking to advertising sites, etc.ĭo not ask for advice for rated games currently in progress. Let’s go, starting with checkmating patterns with a lone Queen 1. checkmate an act or instance of maneuvering the opponents king into a check from which it cannot escape, thus bringing the game to a victorious conclusion. Resigning immediately after a checkmate is not possible. Chess-unrelated / NSFW / offensive / meme / spam materials are not allowed.ĭo not post self-promotion materials or adverts. Any form of abusive language will be removed. Keep your posts and comments within the realm of decency.Ībusive and discriminating behavior is not allowed in r/chessbeginners. But how are you supposed to spot a checkmate when you are sitting at the board with the clock ticking In this guide International Master Vladimir Barsky.

This is the fundamental over-arching rule in r/chessbeginners. In this article, I give an account of my Checkmating HIV&AIDS action research project, which was an attempt to break the culture of silence concerning.
