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Tom Au
  • Member for 13 years, 7 months
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  • New York, New York
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Was captain and first board of my high school chess team, a long, long time ago.

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Is it possible to checkmate with knight and king against king?
Aug 21, 2012
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Is there a way to use handicaps in chess to bridge the gap between players of different skill levels?
May 1, 2012
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When is castling possible?
May 2, 2012
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In Chess, are there simple "mechanics" that amateurs can learn to improve their game?
Aug 28, 2012
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How can one become a very good chess player without studying chess or openings?
May 11, 2012
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How can one get the best possible result against a player of very different strength?
May 9, 2012
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With only the King left, how can you get a draw?
May 1, 2012
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Why is the Alekhine Defense named after Alekhine?
Feb 21, 2013
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What are the consequences of an early a6 in the Sicilian?
May 1, 2012
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Does this opening have a name? 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4
May 6, 2012

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