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I am new to the site. Please explain what thematic means in relation to tournement games; i.e., how it applies to the manner of application in play. Thanks to whom ever replies.

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Originally posted by Charles Johnston
I am new to the site. Please explain what thematic means in relation to tournement games; i.e., how it applies to the manner of application in play. Thanks to whom ever replies.
It means that the games you play are all from a set opening position. For example a King's Gambit Thematic, with black to move first, would start from this position:



There are currently 6 open thematic tournaments, take a look at the starting boards in those to see what is meant.

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Thanks for info "Deep Thought". I got the idea now. So simple and yet if you don't know it can make one appear rather stupid.😴😴😴

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