Tactics Training!
Leonid Stein’s Tactical Vision

It is always a good time for aspiring masters to remind themselves of the most important qualities necessary for tournament success.… Read the rest
Leonid Stein’s Tactical Vision
It is always a good time for aspiring masters to remind themselves of the most important qualities necessary for tournament success.… Read the rest
Almost totally ignored and/or dismissed by Canadian corporate media, the ‘Freedom Convoy’ is the toast of the town and is celebrated worldwide by all freedom … Read the rest
Happy Birthday Boris!
Boris Vasilievich Spassky was born January 30, 1937 in Leningrad. Boris is the tenth World Chess Champion, holding the title from 1969 … Read the rest
Grandmaster Mark Tseitlin RIP
The news of grandmaster Mark Tseitlin passing away the other day in Beer Sheva spread quickly in the international chess community. … Read the rest
The Legacy of Jews and Chess in Winnipeg
I was fortunate to have yesterday found this wonderful YouTube video on the history of the Winnipeg … Read the rest
Coffee with Attitude
How are you today? It is already the 3rd Thursday of the year! Life seems to be threatening , little by little, … Read the rest
Liang shines at Pan-Am
Grandmaster Awonder Liang was in action at the recent Pan American Intercollegiate Team Championship over the Xmas holidays in Dulles. The … Read the rest
Shades of Munich 1936!?
Keeping Secrets
Sally Duberson, born 1942, Playmate January 1965
I dedicate this photo to today’s avid readers in Afghanistan who have chalked up some 3,500 … Read the rest
Another expert says no!
Something extraordinary is happening all around the world. People are beginning to say no and not fear the consequences. Even the … Read the rest
Risqué
An ad from a women’s lingerie magazine from the 1950s. Quite daring for the time! Below are some others that a reader sent me. … Read the rest
Seeing is believing…
Since the pandemic began in early 2020, legacy media has redefined itself. Bias and censorship have become the norms. Journalists no longer … Read the rest
Still has the brilliant touch, but…
Nigel Short has clearly not yet fully recovered from his Covid hospitalization last month. This was evident in the … Read the rest
The Covid Narrative is Crumbling
How was your weekend? This Monday morning do yourself a favour while you have your coffee and listen to all … Read the rest
“The only truth is music.”―
How are you today? I’ve been following with interest a number of open tournaments that have been … Read the rest