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| Posted by zfreez blitzbrain.com 12/18/2005 13:14:54 Play online chess |  Subject: Test Opening'sMessage: I just setup a few games called test openings,I was hoping to get some higher rated players,I would play x2 games against them(One as White pieces,the other playing as Black)Which type of opening?what type of reply and Why etc...a few pointers/ideas/suggestions. P.S. It dosent have to be rated (just in case,I manage too win... lol) PM me if interested :o) |
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