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Cognitive Dissonance and Chess Improvement

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Why Being Amateur Might Be Better Than Being Grandmaster

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Chessbits for Beginners: The Little Foot Soldiers

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Chessbits for Beginners: Bishops Are Better

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Bad Bad Bishops! | Road to 2000 - GM Denes Boros

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Tactics and Strategy

Learn how to be creative and brilliant in all chess positions with GM Var Akobian::

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Russian military says new missile can hit targets across Europe

Ukraine Is Firing Western-Made Ballistic Missiles---and Starting to Build Its Own

Yet Kyiv’s missile program lacks capacity and funding, which could limit its effectiveness.

Israel ramps up airstrikes on Beirut's southern suburbs

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Marine Corps F-35C notches first overseas combat strike

Marines recently carried out the service’s first combat strikes using the F-35C Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter during air missions against Houthi targets near the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.

https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-marine-corps/2024/11/21/marine-corps-f-35c-notches-first-overseas-combat-strike/

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Training Game #9 with Super Eval

This is the ninth training game I have played with felew699's thought process, called Super Eval. What felew699 has been able to accomplish in his mission to challenge computers is very impressive. Inspired by his dedication, I have decided to follow in his footsteps.

https://lichess.org/@/HelloImRiley/blog/training-game-9-with-super-eval/AwjvgmFH

The Power of the Fixed Center

I want to share something with you today that changed the way I play chess: The Fixed Center.

https://lichess.org/@/fla2021/blog/the-power-of-the-fixed-center/WuRpW5Kg

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Chess 101: Best Chess Opening Moves

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China's New Anti-Drone

Massive Chinese Anti-Drone High-Power Microwave Weapon Emerges

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B-52 Stratofortress bombers have arrived

B-52 Stratofortress strategic bombers from Minot Air Force Base's 5th Bomb Wing arrived in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.

Israel Conducts Special Operations

Israeli Air Force Conducts Aerial Operations, Strikes Targets Belonging to Hezbollah’s Intelligence Headquarters In Syria. 

Israeli soldiers are conducting limited, localized, targeted raids along the border fence in southern Lebanon

MOVIE : Gladiator - It's badass

Although a sequel, Gladiator 2 is still going to be action-packed and badass.

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Military cooperation : Russia & N. Korea

The USA is closely tracking an unprecedented direct military cooperation between Russia and North Korea.

- There's currently 10,000 North Korean troops in Russia, near the border of Ukraine

- NATO has confirmed this

- The USA stated it will not restrict the use of US weapons against these North Korean forces

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Israel signs $500 million deal to expand Iron Beam laser air defenses

Israel signs $500 million deal to expand Iron Beam laser air defenses

Top 3 greatest Ever Chess Traps and Tricks

Top 3 greatest Ever Chess Traps and Tricks

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War Games : North Korea

> There's currently 10,000 North Korean troops in Russia, near the border of Ukraine

> NATO has confirmed this

> The US stated it will not restrict the use of US weapons against these North Korean forces

War Games : China

Indonesia Drives Chinese Coast Guard Away From Its Waters Three Times In One Week As New Leadership Vows To Bolster Country's Defenses

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Attack on the King Side, in Particular, the f7 Pawn

Attack on the King Side, in Particular, the f7 Pawn

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Nakamura Outscores Naroditsky, Bortnyk To Win 31st Bullet Brawl Crown

Nakamura Outscores Naroditsky, Bortnyk To Win 31st Bullet Brawl Crown

Victorious warriors win first and then go to war, while defeated warriors go to war first and then seek to win. -Sun Tzu, The Art of War

Victorious warriors win first and then go to war, while defeated warriors go to war first and then seek to win. -Sun Tzu, The Art of War

To take advantage of the enemy's lack of preparation, take unexpected routes to attack where the enemy is not prepared. - Sun Tzu, The Art of War

To take advantage of the enemy's lack of preparation, take unexpected routes to attack where the enemy is not prepared. - Sun Tzu, The Art of War

Throw your soldiers into positions where there is no escape, and they will prefer death to flight. - Sun Tzu, The Art of War

Throw your soldiers into positions where there is no escape, and they will prefer death to flight.

- Sun Tzu, The Art of War

"Be extremely subtle even to the point of formlessness. Be extremely mysterious even to the point of soundlessness. Thereby, you can be the director of the opponent's fate." —Sun Tzu, The Art of War

"Be extremely subtle even to the point of formlessness. Be extremely mysterious even to the point of soundlessness. Thereby, you can be the director of the opponent's fate." —Sun Tzu, The Art of War

“Who wishes to fight must be prepared to be defeated.” - Sun Tzu’s The Art of War

“Who wishes to fight must be prepared to be defeated.” - Sun Tzu’s The Art of War

“Who wishes to fight must be prepared to be defeated.” - Sun Tzu’s The Art of War

 “Who wishes to fight must be prepared to be defeated.” - Sun Tzu’s The Art of War

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O.G. Of Fog Of War FM Chan Wins Community Championship

O.G. Of Fog Of War FM Chan Wins Community Championship

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Chess.com Community And Viswanathan Anand Breaks Record In The Largest Chess Game Ever Played

Chess.com Community And Viswanathan Anand Breaks Record In The Largest Chess Game Ever Played

Chess.com Community Championships Could See Repeat Winner

Chess.com Community Championships Could See Repeat Winner

Yoo Temporarily Suspended By US Chess And Charged By Police; Caruana, Yip Lead

Yoo Temporarily Suspended By US Chess And Charged By Police; Caruana, Yip Lead

Arjun Erigaisi Wins WR Chess Masters Cup But Misses Out On 2800

Arjun Erigaisi Wins WR Chess Masters Cup But Misses Out On 2800

'Oh Yes My Queen' Sweep 'Check De India' 2-0, Progress To Final Vs. 'Ratata Spanish Squad'

'Oh Yes My Queen' Sweep 'Check De India' 2-0, Progress To Final Vs. 'Ratata Spanish Squad'

Yoo Expelled From U.S. Championship Due To "Gross Violations" Of Code Of Conduct

Yoo Expelled From U.S. Championship Due To "Gross Violations" Of Code Of Conduct

Arjun, Vachier-Lagrave In Final After Thrilling Wins Vs. Praggnanandhaa, Firouzja

Arjun, Vachier-Lagrave In Final After Thrilling Wins Vs. Praggnanandhaa, Firouzja

'Check De India' Win Armageddon Vs. 'Team Swole,' Will Face 'Oh Yes My Queen' In Semis

'Check De India' Win Armageddon Vs. 'Team Swole,' Will Face 'Oh Yes My Queen' In Semis

U.S State Department Calls On FIDE To Maintain Russia Sanctions As Vote Looms

U.S State Department Calls On FIDE To Maintain Russia Sanctions As Vote Looms

Olympiad Players Fall As Caruana, Niemann, Liang Join The Leaders

Olympiad Players Fall As Caruana, Niemann, Liang Join The Leaders

Shevchenko Expelled From Spanish Team Championship After Phone Found In Toilet

Shevchenko Expelled From Spanish Team Championship After Phone Found In Toilet

Garry Kasparov Presents Exclusive Video Course On Bobby Fischer For My Great Predecessors Series On Chessable

Garry Kasparov Presents Exclusive Video Course On Bobby Fischer For My Great Predecessors Series On Chessable

5 Indian Grandmasters In WR Chess Masters Cup Quarterfinals

5 Indian Grandmasters In WR Chess Masters Cup Quarterfinals

Caruana Beats Mishra, Assumes Sole Lead; Yip Still Perfect

Caruana Beats Mishra, Assumes Sole Lead; Yip Still Perfect

Gukesh: 'I'm Quite Eager To Start The Match'

Gukesh: 'I'm Quite Eager To Start The Match'

Ratata Spanish Squad Eliminate Cramlings, Advance To Final

Ratata Spanish Squad Eliminate Cramlings, Advance To Final

Firouzja Accepts Gift As MVL, Arjun, Praggnanandhaa Join Him In Semi-Finals

Firouzja Accepts Gift As MVL, Arjun, Praggnanandhaa Join Him In Semi-Finals

Nakamura Wins First Titled Tuesday Since August, Still Way Ahead In Titled Cup

Nakamura Wins First Titled Tuesday Since August, Still Way Ahead In Titled Cup

Olympiad Players Fall As Caruana, Niemann, Liang Join The Leaders

Olympiad Players Fall As Caruana, Niemann, Liang Join The Leaders

Gmail Scam Alert: Hackers Spoof Google to Steal Credentials

Gmail Scam Alert: Hackers Spoof Google to Steal Credentials

Iran's Nuclear Tipping Point

Iran's Nuclear Tipping Point

North Korea moving to blow up cross-border roads, Seoul says

North Korea moving to blow up cross-border roads, Seoul says

China conducting major military drills around Taiwan after island's president said he will 'resist annexation'

China conducting major military drills around Taiwan after island's president said he will 'resist annexation'

China Is Now Goading Iran into Attacking Israel

China Is Now Goading Iran into Attacking Israel

US Navy oiler operating in Middle East damaged in incident

US Navy oiler operating in Middle East damaged in incident

US troops finish Alaska deployment amid spike in Russian activity

US troops finish Alaska deployment amid spike in Russian activity

China makes major show of force with war games near Taiwan

China makes major show of force with war games near Taiwan

North Korea moving to blow up cross-border roads, Seoul says

North Korea moving to blow up cross-border roads, Seoul says