Is chess rigged?

yes it is rigged, glad others have picked up on it. was normal until about 4 years ago. Now they have an internal rating system which promotes "streaky" play. You will win 5-10 against higher rated opponents, then lose 5-10 against lower rated opponents, and there is nothing you can do about it.
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Is chess an unfair game?

Chess is an inherently "unfair" game. You can make 40 good moves, but one or two bad ones can throw the game away. Chess is also a game of trickery and resources. Many inferior positions have resources and opportunities and stronger players are very good at recognizing them and seizing the opportunity.
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Can you get 100 percent accuracy in chess?

Is it possible to get 100% accuracy? No. 99.7%.
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Is it always possible to win chess?

There are only three possibilities, then: White can always win if he plays perfectly. Black can always win if he plays perfectly. One player can win or draw if he plays perfectly (and if both players play perfectly then they always stalemate)
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Is it possible to get 99% accuracy in chess?

answer: yes, it is possible that an average rated player (1400 to 1700 approx) could play a game with 99% accuracy on all moves - I've done that in 3|2 time control and reviewed it after to find out I played nearly perfectly. {one game out of many with few blunders or major errors by me... not my 'normal' game... }
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Yes, Top Level Classical Chess Is Rigged.



What is considered cheating in chess?

Cheating can occur in many forms and can take place before, during, or after a game. Commonly cited instances of cheating include: collusion with spectators or other players, use of chess engines during play, rating manipulation, and violations of the touch-move rule.
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Who has the highest chess accuracy?

The match between Magnus Carlsen and Ian Nepomniachtchi began as the most accurate in history. Then Nepomniachtchi unravelled. For nearly eight hours, they probed, maneuvered, thrust, and parried.
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Can you win chess in 2 moves?

In chess, the fool's mate, also known as the two-move checkmate, is the checkmate delivered after the fewest possible moves from the game's starting position. It can be achieved only by Black, giving checkmate on the second move with the queen.
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Is chess mathematically solved?

As of 2022, work is still being done to solve 8 pieces on the board. Since there are more chess games (10^120) than the number of atoms in the observable universe (10^80), it is highly unlikely that chess engines will ever completely solve the game of chess with all 32 pieces on the board in our lifetime.
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Does chess have probability?

There are no chances in chess, there are only absolutes.
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Is 70 accuracy good in chess?

70%? 80% 90%? I'd say for me, anything over 80% leaves me feeling pretty good about my play. For a game that is at least 25 moves long where most of the moves were not forced, I would have to say that 90%+ accuracy (expert strength or better) is generally an indicator of a good game.
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What is the average accuracy in chess?

Though 90%+ accuracy is impressive for a 600-700 player, it's is easy to score high against a 600-700 player. Because positions usually have obvious best moves. When your opponent makes mistakes, you get an easy best move. I occasionally score around the 97, 98 or even 99% mark.
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How much accuracy is good in chess?

Your Accuracy is a measurement of how closely you played to what the computer has determined to be the best possible play against your opponent's specific moves. The closer you are to 100, the closer you are to 'perfect' play, as determined by the engine.
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Why is chess an evil game?

Catholics, Jews, Muslims and Protestants have at one time or another prohibited the game. The reasons have varied. Chess has been associated with gambling and drinking. The game also has been correctly seen as a distraction from the rigors of religious practice.
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Is white or black advantage in chess?

In chess, there is a general consensus among players and theorists that the player who makes the first move (White) has an inherent advantage. Since 1851, compiled statistics support this view; White consistently wins slightly more often than Black, usually scoring between 52 and 56 percent.
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Can all pawns move twice?

Pawns can never move backwards. When a pawn makes its very first move it has a choice; it can either move one square or two. However, it moves one square in all following moves.
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Why is chess not in the Olympics?

Because the Olympic Games do not have board games.
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Why is chess so difficult?

Chess is an extremely complex game that combines various intellectual pursuits like memorization, analysis, and adaptation. Mastering these under a time limit and against an opponent takes time and effort. It is possible to learn the game and become an advanced player if not a master, though.
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Can a game of chess go on forever?

Yes, in theory. It is mathematically possible for there to be an infinite number of moves in chess without infringing the law of repetition (though it must, by definition, eventually break the 50 move rule).
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What is the Queens Gambit move?

The Queen's Gambit is a chess opening when the following moves are played: The idea behind the Queen's Gambit is: White is trying to exchange his wing pawn (the c-pawn) for a centre pawn (Black's d-pawn). If this is done, then White proceeds to dominate the centre with his King pawn.
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Who invented chess?

Chess was invented in India around the 8th century. Then it was known as chatrang, and changed over the centuries by the Arabs, Persians and then ultimately the medieval Europeans, who changed the pieces' names and appearances to resemble the English court.
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What is the most powerful move in chess?

#1 Shirov's Jaw-Dropping Bishop Sacrifice

The top move on the list will come as little surprise to those who have followed chess for a long time or have seen this move before—it is widely accepted as the single best move of all time.
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How did Carlsen get so good?

His memorization of various masters game, his ability to maintain focus and concentration for long stretches at a time, and his fierce desire to win are all elements that make him good at chess. Having started at a young age and having several years of top competition helps hone his skills.
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Why is chess so good?

The reality of chess is different – it actually is an incredibly beneficial pastime, because playing chess results in better brain function, improved memory and cognitive abilities, strategic thinking and attention improvement.
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Is chess a draw with perfect play?

A perfect game of chess is always a draw. This is what I have discovered when matching Houdini against Houdini. If you match a very strong player against an equally strong player, the result will likely be a draw. But if you matched houdini against Junior, Junior would win every game.
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