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
Category: Smile!
Constitutional Crisis in Canada?
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
Boris Spassky turns 85 tomorrow!
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
Some tactics from GM Tseitlin’s games
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
Thursday Coffee
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
US Chess Prodigy in Action
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
Could you see this coming in 2020?
Shades of Munich 1936!?
Novak Djokovic becomes the 1st professional athlete in the history of sports to be banned from a major sports competition for
Should you take the booster?
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
Vintage Chess Ads
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
Monday’s Alex Jones Show
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
Nigel Short happy to see tournament end
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
3 opinions you must hear
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
Some interesting chess
“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
Today’s Winning Tail
Mirror, Mirror on the wall…
“It’s very important for me to be needed for what I am, not just for how I look”. – Rita … Read the rest
David vs Goliath. Almost…
Saved by the bell!
Nigel Short’s round 2 game at the 6th Vergani Cup against a talented 14-year old boy caught my eye. Nigel’s opponent … Read the rest
