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Plain text posts usually get ignored. A quick screenshot or an animated GIF of the final moves makes a huge difference.

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I was playing White and felt like I was losing until I spotted this. Can you find the winning sequence? Plain text posts usually get ignored

After a month of plateauing, I realized I was spending 90% of my time on openings. I’m switching my training to the 20-40-40 rule : 20% Openings, 40% Middlegames, and 40% Endgames.

Create an animated GIF of a study session or a key endgame position using Chess.com/gifs . Quick Tips for a Better Post: I was playing White and felt like I

Use the Chess.com Diagram Editor to embed a playable board or paste your PGN so others can see the moves. Option 3: The Educational / Blog Post Best for: Chess.com Blog or personal website Title: Why I’m finally focusing on the 20-40-40 rule.

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Share a screenshot of your rating graph or a particularly wild "Great Move" from your game review. Option 2: The "Analyze This" Community Post Best for: Reddit (r/chess) or Chess.com Forums Title: Found this interesting mate in 4 in a blitz game.