Di Li running away with Sevilha. 7/7 with 2 to go!
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The 19-year old Chinese IM has set a blistering pace, winning his first 7 games at the traditional Sevilha International. Currently he … Read the rest
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Friday’s Winning 5-second Tactics
Winning 5-sec Tactics!
How are you today? So many interesting tournaments going on right now in the world and so I thought to myself that … Read the rest
Keene, FIDE, political shit & other sexy nonsense
Follow the Money
We all instinctively play the whore role when it is convenient to do so. It is our nature as social animals. Being … Read the rest
Today’s Winning Tail
Too much, too little…
The absolutely stunning Victoria, taken by Dima Cantemir. “…in matters of feeling and of the heart, too much is always … Read the rest
18th Prague International Festival
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Prague is a city with strong chess traditions. This year’s edition of the Prague Open (January 11 to 18) has attracted some … Read the rest
Argentine players against Violence
No means No
A good initiative by the FMDA to show solidarity with the popular movement #noesno against violence and abuse. I think that other … Read the rest
1st International Open Club Caissa Guatemala
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Another tough 9-round tournament held over 5 days! Guatemala does not organize many strong Opens, so it is not surprising that 134 … Read the rest
44th Sevilha International Open
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Finally, a 9-round tournament held over 9 days! The Sevilha Open is into its 44th edition and is one of Spain’s most … Read the rest
Today’s ray of fuck’n sunshine
Today’s Winning Wench
“Mistress, you know yourself, down on your knees, And thank heaven, fasting, for a good man’s love ”–Love quote from Shakespeare’s … Read the rest
Alcantara dominates Zicosur International
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Earlier today finished yet another strong Open tournament in Chile, the Zicosur International. A total of 78 participants, including 10 GM’s, … Read the rest
Ter Sahakyan wins Vergani Cup le Terrazze
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The traditional Xmas holiday period witnesses numerous tournaments featuring nine rounds in 5 days (implying 4 double–round days). Curiously, the players seem … Read the rest
Today’s ray of fuck’n sunshine!
Today’s Winning Wench
“If you love and get hurt, love more. / If you love more and hurt more, love even more. / If you … Read the rest
30th Roquetas de Mar Open
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Lots of chess in Spain right now! The 30th edition of this seaside resort Open, a 9-round event between the 2nd and … Read the rest
Bay Area Tournament sees tie for 1st place
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An exciting finish! GM Cordoba was a half point ahead of the field going into the final round, but went down in … Read the rest
Today’s Winning Selfie
The Name of the Game…
“Man is the hunter; woman is his game. The sleek and shining creatures of the chase, we hunt them for … Read the rest
