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Idiot's Guide to Annotating Games

Idiot's Guide to Annotating Games

Only Chess

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And me, it just makes it.

But I wanted you to do a proof game to distract you from you know what.

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Originally posted by Paul Leggett
Hi folks,

Here's some valuable phrases for annotating games for publication. They are time-tested, and have been successfully used over and over. And over. And over.

1. "Insipid."

2. "Like lightning from a clear blue sky."

3. "Wrong rook."

4. "Missing White's reply."

5. "Missing Black's reply."

and my new favorite:

6. "Shades ...[text shortened]... .

Feel free to add as appropriate!

Paul Leggett
Mighty Morphy Power Ranger
Q = Her Majesty, K = The Male Monarch, R = Mighty Fortress, N = trusty Steed, B= Clergy

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"and the rest is simply technique" (followed by 46 complex moves) 😞

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Originally posted by irontigran
"and the rest is simply technique" (followed by 46 complex moves) 😞
This is the best one yet. A must for escaping known but difficult to explain positions.

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Originally posted by irontigran
"and the rest is simply technique" (followed by 46 complex moves) 😞
I can't believe I forgot this one- it's so true it's not funny.

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