| General Chess Discussion - Offering a draw with very little time left in a winning position is a good idea.#1 When have a winning position but very little time say sub 20 seconds offering a draw can confuse opponent. Everyone refuses it and goes for flag and plays bad. Ive gone 4.5/5 today after draw offers. | SparkyMarky  |
| General Chess Discussion - Everyone in the 1 minute pool runs and doesnt give rematchs.#1 Literally 20 opponents in a row wouldnt give a rematch in 1 minute. Incredible. | SparkyMarky |
| General Chess Discussion - Why are there so many speed demons here?#3 Yeah I understand reasons for time pressure generally. This site just seems to prefer it more than other sites. The amount of lost positions people are getting with 80-90% of time left is amazing. | SparkyMarky |
| General Chess Discussion - Why are there so many speed demons here?#1 I'm seeing alot of people who just play fast irrespective of position in 5 0 blitz. Is there any reason for it? | SparkyMarky |
| General Chess Discussion - d4 d5 c4 Nf6 is bad#8 I never once brought up my rating as a case for being right. I gave logical reasons for it being bad. Its a tempo lose with white playing desirable moves. All cases on this site have resulted in Nxd5 … | SparkyMarky |
| General Chess Discussion - d4 d5 c4 Nf6 is bad#6 Its just flat bad. Both e4 and nc3 are very desirable moves for white and he can get them for free in the opening because black will have to move the same piece again. Dont need to discuss specific li… | SparkyMarky |
| General Chess Discussion - d4 d5 c4 Nf6 is bad#1 I see alot of 1800+ blitz rated players playing d4 d5 c4 Nf6? . Its a terrible move and loses tempo after 3. cxd5 Nxd5 e4 or 3. cxd5 Qxd5 Nc3. I surprised so many people here play this. I had to post … | SparkyMarky |