Ding Liren leads World Cup
Convincing Win in Game-2
The Chinese superstar was just better prepared in today’s game. Featuring the Mikenas Attack in the English (1.c4 Nf6 2.Nc3 e6 … Read the rest
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Tactics at the Euro-Senior TCh
How are you today? Below I present some 12 examples of tactical ingenuity from the recent European Senior Team Championships (+50,+65) held in Croatia between … Read the rest
The Art of Alexander Shubin
‘Shattered Hope’
Alexander Shubin is a Russian born artist who today lives and paints in Ottawa, Canada. His art speaks for itself and his works … Read the rest
Today’s Winning Lady in Red
This Lady is a Pro Golfer!
The stunning South Korean (born 14,July,1995) professional golfer Hyunju Yoo. An incredible athlete! You might want to visit her … Read the rest
Vachier Lagrave crushed in critical game
Maxime’s opening CRASHES & BURNS
Despite Vachier Lagrave’s extensive praxis in the opening line that occurred today, the Azerbaijan superstar clearly demonstrated the drawbacks to … Read the rest
Today’s Winning Russian Eyes!
With the ‘Mona Lisa’ smile
Yet another Gene Oryx masterpiece (2018) ! This time the model is the intoxicating Ogneva. Of all the alluring beauty … Read the rest
Flores wins 7th Argentina Title!
Closing in on Najdorf’s Record!
Congratulations to 37 year old Grandmaster Diego Flores for winning his 7th Argentine Championship! Just one short of the record … Read the rest
Today’s Winning Lady in Red
It is in the eyes…
The stunning Braguleta, photographed (2018) by the award winning Russian photographer Gene Oryx. I recommend the reader to check … Read the rest
Trump at America’s Dinner Table
Fortress America: What have we become?
We should all be concerned. Under Trump’s leadership we have become at war with ourselves. Do you recognize your … Read the rest
Coffee, Chess & Life
Thursday Coffee
I trust everyone is having a productive week! This is the final Thursday of the month…October is just around the corner. Where does … Read the rest
Today’s Winning Russian Tail
It’s in the eyes…
The incredible Alina, photographed (2018) by the brilliant Russian photographer Gene Oryx. In 2016 and 2017 he received silver medals … Read the rest
World Cup News
Ding, Radjabov Advance.
Others Tiebreak Tomorrow
Congrats to both Ding Liren and Timor Radjabov for winning today and advancing to the next round. Aronian and … Read the rest
Flores leads Argentina Championship
Quick 1-Minute Summary
Grandmaster Diego Flores is a point ahead of the field after 7 rounds of play at the 94th Argentina Championship held in … Read the rest
A Blast from the Past: FIDE 2010 Election
Selling FIDE’s Soul…
The more things change, the more they remain the same! This article was originally published on August 10, 2010 at the height … Read the rest
Beauty, humor, politics & nonsense!
Leather Sofa’s & HipHop
There is something inherently carnal about a leather sofa that can bring out the beast in people. Here we see the … Read the rest
