The mating game
The Mating Game
(The Thomas Crown Affair; 1968) Probably the most seductive chess scene in any Hollywood film todate.
Author: kevinspraggettonchess
Today’s winning 5-second tactics
Winning 5-sec Tactics
Sunday! The traditional day of rest, but if you are a competitive chess player then you have no time to rest! You … Read the rest
When pigeons play chess…
Winning insight into Donald Trump
“As each week in the term of this administration passes I occasionally find myself saying, “surely it can’t get worse … Read the rest
Chess and Pussy
The Chess Cats of Agnes Tolboys
Not much is known about this Bristol painter, except that she loved Persian cats and especially loved painting … Read the rest
Today’s winning Tiger
Winning Tiger
Move over Tiger Woods! This lady has you beat in every way that counts: grace, elegance and poise. “If I paint a wild … Read the rest
Spanish Team Championship
Spanish Team-Ch underway
Considered one of Europe’s strongest team leagues, the Spanish team championships are taking place right now in Linares (14 to 20 August). … Read the rest
2017 Riga Technical University Open
Ukrainians triumph in Riga
Congrats to Ukrainians gm Vladimir Onischuk and im Sergey Pavlov for winning the very strong Riga International with 7.5 points out … Read the rest
Today’s winning A.J.
Today’s winning EXALTATION
The one and only A.J.
“Dearer to me than a host of base truths is the illusion that exalts.” – Alexander … Read the rest
Chess: continuing problems of perception
Little hope for improvement in UK
Continuing with the theme of MSM’s deliberate and steady erosion of chess’ visibility and prestige, the above header was … Read the rest
Today’s winning SMILE!
Winning Smile!
The lovely Kate Greenwood. Fitness instructor from England. Her passion, love and motivation in life is to inspire others to make healthy … Read the rest
Frenchman wins Sinquefield Cup!
Vachier LaGrave edges out competition
Congrats to France’s top GM, 26 year old Vachier LaGrave, for achieving his career’s best result (so far!) at … Read the rest
Aronian crushes So in Rd.6
Aronian demonstrates his magic to So
When the Armenian superstar has the White pieces and is at his best form, it seems as though no … Read the rest
Chess in Prison!
Chess behind Bars!
Following up on yesterday’s theme on chess’ declining prestige in MSM, and how we in the chess community continue to shoot … Read the rest
How the MSM likes to represent chess
Gross Indecency! Cheating! Murder!
Move over Sinquefield Cup! Wonderful today to see that chess is back in the MSM news! This time for ‘gross … Read the rest
Today’s winning TAIL!
Today’s winning TAIL
The incredible Anastasiya Schlegova. Russian born model living and working today in the USA. One of the world’s most photographed tails. … Read the rest
Interview with WGM Vo Thi Kim
Confidence fundamental to Success!
Vietnamese chess star, Grandmaster Vo Thi Kim Phung, 24 years old, convincingly won the Women’s Asian Continental Championship in China … Read the rest
Today’s winning Lady in Red
Winning Lady in Red
Katya, by Chernyavsky
The talented Kirill Chernyavsky is one of the hottest Russian photographers of the moment. You can visit his … Read the rest
Some interesting chess!
Played this week!
While everyone’s attention naturally is glued to the Sinquefield Cup taking place right now in St. Louis, there are dozens of other … Read the rest
Wednesday’s chess games and tactics
Flashy Moves and Tactics
The Queen is always inspirational! Today’s selection of equally inspiring tactics and games are from recently played international tournaments and matches. … Read the rest
