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Weekly Discussion & Tournament Thread Index - August 31, 2026 [Mod Applications Welcome]

r/chess Weekly Discussion Thread

You are welcome to ask here all kinds of chess-related questions that don't warrant their own post. You can also discuss or ask questions about upcoming tournaments that don't have their own thread yet.

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Coach a Player - September 2026

Format for this program: Coaches, comment using the template below. Students, reply to or DM the coach of your choice with your skill level and preferred method of contact.

This thread is intended for players of certain experience looking to share their experience and mentor a less experienced player. It can be a way to try out your teaching skills and who knows, might lead to one day you becoming a chess coach.

ALL COACHING MUST BE FREE. If anyone who commented here is trying to offer you paid coaching or there are any kind of strings attached to their offer, please let us know. That includes anyone offering you only one free lesson and further lessons paid. This program is NOT meant as a way to promote paid services.

This post will be pinned for the 1st week of every month (contingent on not having other events occupying our stickies). The program was started
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“I want to do what I’ve been doing in the EWC the last two years, which is flag the shit out of Alireza!” -Magnus on what he’s looking forward to most this GCL

submitted by /u/Affectionate_Hat3329 [link] [comments]
What is the most incomprehensible move ever played in an engine chess game?

A move that no human grandmaster would ever consider in a million years. Bonus points for moves that look like they don't do anything, such as retreating a bishop to a1 without being threatened or threatening anything.
submitted by /u/Hopeful-Banana-6188 [link] [comments]