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How long does it take to be a master chess player?

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I’m a new player. I play 3-5 games a day (practice with friends, online, etc), I read chess books, and I’m in my school chess club. Do you think I could imrpove enough to enter a national tournament later in the year?

What chess board material matches with ebony pieces?

Matt asked:

I recently purchased a chess set from House of Staunton. The pieces are made of ebony (black) and boxwood (white). I’m having a tough time figuring out what type of wood will look good with the pieces. Do I want an ebony board as well so both the board and [...]

What is something interesting about chess that I could open and close a speech with?

HandsOnCelibacy asked: I’m doing a demonstrative speech on how to play chess this morning. I need to open my speech with something captivating (the “grabber”) and close with something–the same thing, something else–suggesting unambiguously the closing of the speech (the “leaver”).

I plan on opening the speech with Iran’s relationship with chess. I can’t think [...]

What is a good process for studying and learning chess openings?

John C asked: I’m an intermediate club level player, but I’ve never taken much time to learn a lot of chess openings. I know general opening principles (develop quickly, control the center, etc.), and recognize a decent number of openings during play. But I think it’s time to buckle down and start studying [...]