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10 May 2024
NDpatzer
Science of Chess: A g-factor for chess? A psychometric scale for playing ability
How do you measure chess skill? It depends on what you want to know.
9 May 2024
FM
DailyInsanity
The Axiom System - Part 1 - Introduction
I'm writing this because I have come to believe that much of modern chess culture is involved in a d…
10 May 2024
jk_182
Opening novelty rates of the 2024 Candidates
Who played the most novelties in the Candidates?
10 May 2024
FM
DailyInsanity
The Axiom System - Part 3: How Do We Make Decisions
In the previous article, I explored the idea of starting from scratch to develop a framework for und…
9 May 2024
FM
DailyInsanity
The Axiom System - Part 2: Typical Arguments in Chess
In my previous article in this series, I highlighted that many of the answers provided by modern che…
7 May 2024
NDpatzer
Science of Chess (kinda?): Viih_Sou's 2. Ra3 and a modest research proposal
Take the 2. Ra3 Challenge! For Science!
5 May 2024
danbock
What really decides games at the USCF 1900 level
It's dumber than you think.
30 Apr 2024
Lichess
Lichess Game of the Month: March 24
Aggressive English/Reti system with 6.g4!?
1 May 2024
SayChessClassical
Are Online Chess Players Trapped Pigeons?
The Increasing Gamification of Online Chess
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