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In the Spotlight	Tue, Aug  15,  2000
Go Play With Yourself! Can one person play chess? You bet! It's called Solitaire Chess, and it's one of the best ways there is to improve your game. Discussion: Trivia Madness - Can you answer these tricky questions? Discussion: All Mixed Up - We've started a new Fischer Random game.
Even More Opening Traps!! Last week we looked at the Scotch Gambit, this week it's the Scotch Game proper. We've got 10 -- count 'em, 10 -- new sneaky tricks for your enjoyment. Chat: Virtual Pub Night - Join the gang, Thursday nights at 10 EDT Discussion: Opening Rep Books - Do they really work? Best Game Competition Winners Check out a killer King's Indian Defense, and a sizzling Sicilian, both by About Chess members. Special: Internet Chess Club - All prizes donated by the ICC. Contest: Post Your Best Game - You could win free months at the ICC.	Did You Know? You can read a new chess quote everyday right here at About Chess. Quote of the Day

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Understanding the Openings
Popular openings step-by-step. Every move gets a diagram and an explanation. A fantastic resource to improve your opening play.

Opening Traps
Our collection of dirty, lowdown, and very fun opening zingers. Spice up your chess, and learn how to win a few quick games.

The Greatest Chess Games Ever Played
Sixty-four amazing, awe-inspiring, and instructive grandmaster games. With our interactive viewer you can play through them directly on your browser!

Chess Resources Online
Places to play online, where to find a computer opponent on the net, the best annotated games, database basics, and more.

Grandmaster Chats
The transcripts of our highly popular live chats and interviews with famous players.

It's a Glorious Game
Kasparov's mystery game. Eight year-old beats Grandmaster. The personalities and stories of the world's greatest game.

Best Game Gallery
The complete collection of our Best Game Competition winners! Explore some fantastic games by About Chess members. All pages use our interactive viewer, so you can play through them using your browser.

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Welcome! Chess players from all over the world meet in our forum to discuss the game they love. It's a great place to ask questions -- and find answers.