What happens at the end of unorthodox series?
Unorthodox doesn’t put a fine point on Esty’s story. We never learn, for instance, whether she is granted the scholarship or what becomes of her and her u...
Category: General
What does stack size mean in poker?
In poker, an “effective stack” refers to the maximum amount of chips that are on the line between players in a pot. For instance – let’s say that you are ...
Does blitz make you a better chess player?
Playing blitz chess gives you a lopsided set of skills. It does improve your ability to think quickly, and to find a “good enough” move for most situation...
How do you get good at Crazyhouse?
Guide to Crazyhouse Here are some tips to improve: • As GM Yasser Seirawan would say, first and foremost is king safety. • Develop your pieces in the open...
What is Hikaru Nakamura record against Magnus Carlsen?
LIFETIME RECORD: Classical games: Magnus Carlsen beat Hikaru Nakamura 14 to 1, with 25 draws. Including rapid/exhibition games: Magnus Carlsen beat Hikaru...
How do you calculate ICM?
The formula starts by calculating how much equity each player has in 1st place money, by looking at what percentage of the total chips a player has in pla...
Who wins flush vs flush?
As per Poker Flush rules, if two players hold Flush, the player with the highest-ranking Flush wins. The pot is shared among all players in the hand if th...
How is psychology used in chess?
Psychology is an integral element of chess. To win a game (tournament, match) one needs to be strong not only in chess, but in the psychological sense as ...
What opens a PGN file?
The easiest way to open a PGN file, or any kind of file, is to use a universal file viewer like File Magic (Download). You can use it to open many differe...
When should you run it multiple times in poker?
Running it twice can be done after either the flop or the turn, but can only be done after one of the two players is fully all-in. Both players must agree...
