World Chess Championship (London)
The Fans are Not Happy
Four draws…this is the time the critics love and never let go of an opportunity to express their frustration. But … Read the rest
Author: kevinspraggettonchess
Women’s World Championshp Round 4_Game 2
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This time 3 of the 4 games were decisive, meaning that 2 players (Lagno and Wenjun) have assured their advance to the … Read the rest
Today’s Winning Selfie
Sisterly Selfie
The fabulous Australian Brooker sisters, Laura and Rachel. Social media phenom’s…and fitness gurus. No doubt!… Read the rest
Women’s World Championship Round 4; Game 1
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Two decisive games from a pool of four in yesterday’s round, and lots of fighting chess. In particular, the loss of Mariya … Read the rest
Potpourri, Trump, & Sex; but mostly Nonsense
Memories of the coming Gender Revolution
How are you today? This column is mostly about the irreverent. And at times the absurdity of it all. … Read the rest
Games from this weekend’s 4NCL & Bundesliga
Team Chess Back in Action
Germany’s Bundesliga and Britain’s 4NCL team championship saw lots of action this past weekend. I present a sample selection of … Read the rest
Women’s World Championships Round3/TIEBREAKS
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Today was all about controlling one’s nerves! When the smoked clear 2 Russians, 2 Chinese, 2 Ukranians, 1 Kazakhstani and 1 Uzbek … Read the rest
Life,Trump, Sex, potpourri and other Nonsense
Life in Trump’s America. Part XXV
The amazing Kayleen Franklin. Half-Filipina, half-Caucasian model from B.C. Canada. Unfortunately, she is exactly the kind of ‘non-white’ that … Read the rest
Women’s World Championships Round 3 / G2
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White carried the day with key victories, allowing Abdumalik, Gunina and Stefanova to catch up and now they can play the tie … Read the rest
Today’s Winning Beach Bum
The Warrior Within
She may not seem lethal, but you would be mistaken. ”The two most powerful warriors are patience and time.” – Leo Tolstoy… Read the rest
Game 1 ends in spirited 115 move draw.
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Traditionally the first game of any World Championship match is not a good indicator of what is about to come. Is this … Read the rest
Crushing win by Anna Muczychuk over Stefanova!
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The first game of round 3 of the Women’s World Championship was held earlier today. One of the first games to finish … Read the rest
Today’s Winning Tail!
Someone to tell…
“Solitude is fine but you need someone to tell that solitude is fine.” ― Honoré de Balzac (1799 – 1850)… Read the rest
Some Interesting Games
Want Winning Advice?
How are you today? Finally the ice broke today at the 2nd DT Cup in Shenzhen, China! After a seemingly endless string … Read the rest
Today’s Winning Humor!
What’s in a name?
A little American Indian boy asked his father, the Big Chief of the tribe, “Father, why is it that we always … Read the rest
