I plan to use this site to study new openings. I will use some databases to help initial study. Over time, I hope to move away from them and use only my mind, as I will in OTB. I don't have a USCF rating, however my state rating is near 1600. If I achieve a favorable end game I WILL win, so play to win and don't let me hang on, it might be your last mistake.
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