Tomorrow will we see a NEW world champion?
Magnus Carlsen, when asked for his reaction when informed that at one point in yesterday’s game the computer gave him a 2-point advantage, replied ” … Read the rest
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Men’s World Chess Championship: 12-draws!
12 Consecutive Draws
Why not? Both players deserve it. Congratulations!! Joking aside, I would have thought that the prestige of the World Title would have … Read the rest
Chess Openings & Religion
Eight-time Champion of Russia, Grandmaster Peter Svidler, is a champion who has acquired very refined tastes during his career. Especially regarding opening choices.
Games From This Past Week
Interesting moments…
Apart from the Men’s and Women’s World Championships, there are numerous other interesting chess events taking place. Following are some games which I … Read the rest
Today’s Winning Vintage
Today’s Winning Hippy!
The stunning Connie Kreski (19/9/1946 to 21/3/1995). Playboy magazine’s Playmate of the Month for January 1968 and Playmate of the Year for … Read the rest
2018 World Seniors Championship in Bled
Quick 5-Minute Summary
These ‘senior’ championships are becoming popular! This one is taking place between the 17th and 30th of November in Bled. Four sections, … Read the rest
Felipe Menna Barreto wins 2nd Duchamp Rio International
Quick 5-Minute Summary
Congrats to surprise winner (fm) Felipe Menna Barreto for winning the tournament ahead of numerous higher ranked players. Portugal’s (gm) Luis Galego … Read the rest
Ju Wenjun retains World Champion title!
Quick 5-Minute Summary
What a day for Ju Wenjun! Not only did she win the tie breaker (3-1) against Katerina Lagno, but she also won … Read the rest
The internet, Sex, potpourri and other nonsense!
The Internet and Privacy
Before the arrival of the internet, it was really tough being a follower….and sometimes embarrassing, too! As in the case of … Read the rest
Today’s Winning Eyes!
Eyes Have Their Own Vocabulary…
What a beautiful language to learn! Amazing photo of Catherine D by Canadian photographer Donat Boulerice. You might also … Read the rest
Today’s INSIGHT into the meaning of LIFE
When is a Man Finished?
”A man is not finished when he is defeated. He is finished when he quits.” Richard M. Nixon (President of … Read the rest
Women’s World Ch Game #4
Quick 5-Minute Summary
The Comeback Kid!
Lagno’s luck ran out today as Ju Wenjun, with her back to the wall and facing elimination, showed that … Read the rest
Today’s Winning Walmart Shopper!
Our Lucky Day!
Walmart is famous for how people dress up when they go shopping. Normally, it is shocking…but today we are very lucky! Take … Read the rest
A truly original tactic!
Chess is Timeless
An old photo (1884) of Red Square, Moscow LINK
The year was 1884. John D. Rockefeller was the richest man in the … Read the rest
Today’s Insight into the Meaning of Life
Sorrows…
”I drank to drown my sorrows, but the damned things learned how to swim.” – Frida Kahlo 1907 – 1954. One of the 20th … Read the rest
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