Can I download my games from Lichess?
You can now download all rated variant games played on Lichess in extended PGN format! About 12 million games in 8 variants: Chess960, Crazyhouse, Antiche...
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How good is alapin Sicilian?
Today, the Alapin is considered to be one of the most solid and respectable Anti-Sicilians , and it is championed by grandmasters such as Evgeny Sveshniko...
Can you have two queens in check?
Yes, a player can have more than one queen on the board using the rule of promotion. Promotion is a rule whereby you can move your pawn to the last row on...
What if high card is on the table?
High card: A high card plays when neither player has a pair or better. When both players have a high card, all cards can be counted as a kicker. Take your...
Who is the current FIDE world champion?
Magnus CarlsenMagnus Carlsen has been world champion since he defeated Viswanathan Anand in 2013. He successfully defended the title in 2014, 2016, and 20...
Can you touch a piece in chess without moving it?
The touch-move rule in chess specifies that, if a player deliberately touches a piece on the board when it is their turn to move, then they must move or c...
What is the best poker room?
Bovada — Softest Games. Pros. BetOnline — Best Mobile Experience. Pros. America’s Cardroom — Best Rakeback Deals. Pros. Black Chip Poker — Best for Grinde...
What do numbers mean on chess com?
This number is your chess rating! This number will go up and down as you win and lose games. We use this number when matching you with other players, so t...
Is Scholars mate the same as fools mate?
Avoiding Scholar’s Mate. Unlike Fool’s Mate, which rarely occurs at any level, games ending in Scholar’s Mate are quite common among beginners. Why is Sch...
Should you bet your draws?
An essential, and profitable, part of your Hold’em game should be betting your draws often when in position. Perhaps one of the best ways you can both get...
