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"Pal Benko was born July 15, 1928 and died August 25, 2019 at the age of 91. Instead of throwing endless games at you (okay, okayI will throw you a lot of games), I first want you to understand Benkos personality and who Benko really was. Benko was extremely creative, had a great sense of humor and was a fantastic chess player. Benko never shied away from what he believed was right; he was clearly a mans man. The first time I got close to Benko was more than 25 years a...go in a very strong tournament in New York. We were sitting at boards, side by side. I cant remember whom I was playing, but I do remember Benkos game; his opponent had brought a very expensive board and pieces, and in the middle of the game Benko blundered and lost a whole rook. Pal went berserk, grabbed the board and pieces, and destroyed it by throwing it across the room. I remembered that he was known to blunder rooks quite often, but he almost never gave away other pieces and pawns. Years later, when we were friends, I ask him about the 'giving the rook' thing. He laughed, and said he indeed tossed away rooks, but he never knew why he did it. " Read the full article here Freebie Link

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White to move in today's . Do you see the right solution?

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Check out this crazy missed stalemate during last week's Arena Kings! Sometimes even high level players miss things when under pressure from the clock. Make sure to watch Arena Kings today at 5PM PT on Freebie Link !

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Today's is easy like Sunday morning. White to move...can you finish off Black for good?

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Saturday's would if you solved it. Black to move...any ideas?

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CHECK out this and see if you can solve it. (That last sentence was a hint.)

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"Football is sometimes called 'chess on the gridiron.' And by sometimes, I mean I just called it that. But the game is actually often compared to war, which is the most common metaphor for chess. And if football is war, the quarterback is the field general. As week three of the NFL season begins tonight, we look at five marquee quarterback matchups to see not only who is best on the field, but also who would win a head-to-head chess match. ... The rules Each quarterback brings his existing mental faculties and competitive spirit, but gets five hours of chess lessons with the Freebie Link coach of his choice to prepare. For fun, let's imagine the chess match is played live at the 50-yard line of Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, with 65,000 screaming fans at halftime of the upcoming Super Bowl." Keep reading here Freebie Link

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Here's a tip from the

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Major upset yesterday at the . The 31st seed pictured here, Jeffery Xiong, knocked out Anish Giri the second seed.

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White needs your help in today's ! Do you see the right approach?

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Wow! Have you ever played a chess board like this?

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"I bet you've heard the cliche that 'chess is 99 percent tactics' thousands of times. While it is greatly overused and exaggerated to some degree, overall it is correct. The enormous strength of modern computers is based on their unmatched ability to calculate. Naturally, if you want to get better in chess, you need to improve your calculation skills. Here at Freebie Link you can find a variety of useful tools that will help you to achieve your goal. I would recommend to sta...rt with lessons, where you can find learning material that will match your level from very basic checkmates to advanced tactics. The very popular Puzzle Rush will let to check how well you learned from the lessons. Just be carefulPuzzle Rush can be very addictive. As a practical player, you can encounter one problem, though. Most of the tactical puzzles have a clear, definite result. Like 'check, check, checkmate,' or 'capture, capture, win a piece.' Meanwhile, in regular games, most calculations lead to less definite results. For example, you can execute a four-move forced line with a sacrifice that would lead just to a promising attacking position. So, should you go there? It is great if you are a genius, like Mikhail Tal, who used to say 'you sacrifice first, then calculate'but what if you are mortal, like most of us?" Continue reading here Freebie Link

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Leinier Dominguez and Wang Hao facing off at the World Cup

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In today's can you find a way to create a winnable endgame for Black?

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Levon Aronian is destroying his opponents with the Black pieces at the World Cup. Watch IM Daniel Rensch break down his game from round 3! Freebie Link

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In 1977, Garry Kasparov dispatched his opponent Guy West in just 12 moves.

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White to move in today's . Can you find a weakness in Black's defense?

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Did you know there's a place where you can have a chessboard and pieces delivered by a courier on horseback? For that story and more in the world of chess check out Freebie Link magazine here Freebie Link

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Here's event schedule for the week!

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White, it's your turn in today's Can you find a way to create a winning endgame?

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Arena Kings is back! This tournament series allows super-grandmasters AND casual players to compete for cash....total prize fund $18,900 Full schedule/details here Freebie Link

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White to move in today's . Can you find a way to use two pieces to make an attack?

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White has a chance to make a powerful move in today's . Can you find it?

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We have no scientific proof that wearing Freebie Link merch makes you better at chess...but it sure feels like it does. Store Freebie Link

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Have no fear, the is here! Can you find the right moves for Black?

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Grandmaster Magnus Carlsen with the Zukertort Opening.

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Infographic The Top 5 Chess Books Every Chess Player Should Read Which ones have you read?

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Arena Kings is back on Monday, September 16! Both super-grandmasters AND casual players can compete for cash....total prize fund $18,900 Full schedule/details here Freebie Link

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Black to move in today's Can you find a way to create a winning endgame?

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Puzzle Battle is now live to all members! Learn more about this awesome new feature here Freebie Link Or hop in and start playing here Freebie Link ...

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"Ask any chess player to name a grandmaster who deserved to be the world champion but never became one, and you will get a list of the usual suspects. Bronstein, Korchnoi and Keres will be on the top of the list, and then it becomes very subjective. I've even seen Rashid Nezhmetdinov make such a list on Reddit. While Nezhmetdinov is one of my favorite players, it is fair to say that he was never even close to the world title. ... One player who really deserves to be on the list but usually cannot be found there is Reuben Fine. I guess his relatively short chess career should take the blame, but one way or another, Fine is one of the most underrated world number-one players (according to Chessmetrics, he had the highest rating in the world on six different occasions). For a long time, just like most Soviet chess players, I was practically unfamiliar with Fine's chess heritage. This problem has roots in the 1930s, when the famous and influential Soviet grandmaster Peter Romanovsky coined the term "Flohr-Fine style of play," referencing Salo Flohr and Reuben Fine. " Read the full article here Freebie Link

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In today's White has a pawn in Black's territory. Can you find a way to create a winning situation?

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Watching a tiny chess set get made is both mesmerizing and mind-blowing.

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Try to figure out the moves in some of the best games of GM Judit Polgar! Play like Judit here Freebie Link

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Hey, chess friends! Today, we are thrilled to release a new site-wide Chat feature! This instant messaging utility makes your conversations "portable." You can chat freely and not miss a thing, even as you move around on the website! ... Learn more here Freebie Link

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coming at ya! White's turn...can you find the right moves?

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CrossFit + Chess = Burpee Blitz Madness! Are you gonna try this for your next workout?

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Learn all about endgames by becoming a premium member and getting full access to video lessons! See them at Freebie Link

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Black is up to bat in today's . Do you see the right moves?

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Our team was hard at work in August creating new features and improving your experience on the site. See the full list of awesome things we did here Freebie Link

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In today's can you find a way to win the game for White?

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Saturday's is no walk in the park. Can you find a deadly combination for Black?

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Black's turn to move in today's . Do you find this one tricky or easy?

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Today at 9 AM PT the Speed Chess Championship continues! GM Duda vs GM Giri. Who is your pick to win? Watch live at Freebie Link

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Chess is its own

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Need a source for outstanding chess news, interviews, game annotations and more? Check out the latest edition of Freebie Link Magazine Freebie Link ...

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The is calling your name! Can you find a way to put White in a winning position?

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In 1903, Emanuel Lasker executed a beautiful queen sacrifice to win the game against NN. Any other notable sacrifices come to mind when you see this?

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Your has arrived! White is down a piece...can you find a way to recover?

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