How can I improve my chess thought process?
A Basic Thought Process Step 1: Your opponent has just moved. Step 2: Ask yourself: What is the intent / result of my opponents move? Step 3: Do you have ...
Category: General
What is a 4-bet shove?
If you are unfamiliar with the term, a 4-bet fold is when there is a raise (2), re-raise (3), re-re-raise (4), a player shoves and then the other player f...
Why is chess com connection so bad?
If you’re having connection problems, try pausing your streaming while you play chess. Disable browser extensions. Sometimes these use a lot of memory, or...
Do you raise or fold pocket aces?
People often ask me if they should ever fold their pocket aces preflop. This one is easy. No, absolutely not under any circumstances! Pocket AA is the bes...
How do I qualify for an FSA loan?
To qualify: The applicant must make a cash down payment of at least 5 percent of the purchase price. The maximum loan amount does not exceed 45 percent of...
Should you ever limp pre flop?
It’s probably better to limp and hope the shorter stacks either limp along or fold out. If the guy with $80 decides to shove all in, you can just fold you...
How do you know who wins in poker?
The highest pair is used to determine the winner. If two or more players have the same highest pair, then the highest of the second pair determines the wi...
How do you get a FIDE ID in chess?
How to Get a FIDE ID Number and FIDE Rating Step One: Apply for a FIN. A FIN or FIDE ID Number is a unique identifying number assigned to each player whic...
Can you go all in with one chip?
A player can always call an “all in” with the rest of his or her chips. He or she is only eligible to win the portion of the pot that totals his or her en...
How many games does it take for a single elimination tournament with 14 teams to finish?
The usual fourteen team brackets has four rounds of games that end with one champion. What are the disadvantages of single elimination? Disadvantages: In ...
