The ABCs of Chess: Irish Pawns
“Irish Pawns” (tripled & isolated) are a rare visitor to world class games for good reason. They are such a
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USCF National Master & Life Master
Chess Instructor for 20+ years, accepting inquiries on in person instruction
The ABCs of chess: an overlooked resource – your library!
Beginners are often bewildered by the plethora of choices for self improvement. While there is terrific online content available an
Continue readingWhy is Chess.com crashing?
IM Levy Rozman provides informative coverage of the recent spike in chess interest which has led to occurrences such as
Continue readingThe ABCs of chess: Lucena at Tata Steel
It’s rare to see basic endgames fully demonstrated at the highest levels as the losing side usually resigns long before
Continue readingStockFischer ?
Witty droid analysis of the “Game of the Century” which put Bobby Fischer on the world chess scene and inspired
Continue readingMagnus Carlsen LOSES In The Park!
This resonated with me as I’ve been contemplating “chess in the park” for a number of years. The natural setting
Continue readingFIDE Candidates Tournament is under way
The 2022 FIDE Candidates has begun as of today (6/17). Live coverage by chess.com as shown above. There is also
Continue readingpandemic waning but we need to be vigilant
Although the pandemic is transitioning to endemic via evermore less virulent but more infectious variants we all need to keep
Continue readingDaniel Negreanu Is So Aggressive
Poker, Chess, Las Vegas. Connected dots on the lattice of coincidence. I missed this video when it was published back
Continue readingSTOCKFISH Is World Champion!
Stockfish 15 is the 2022 TCEC (Top Chess Engine Championship) winner. Please check my earlier Stockfish posts for background information
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