Today’s Winning Tail!
A Matter of Perspective
“We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars.” ― Oscar Wilde, Lady Windermere’s Fan. … Read the rest
Category: Smile!
Coffee, Igor Rausis and D-day for FIDE?
How are you today? It has been a while since my last coffee blog and now seems like an appropriate moment for the next. Lots … Read the rest
Today’s Selection of Chess Videos
Unusual Chess Themes
A really nice music video with a chess theme. I am not certain of the overall plot, but who am I to … Read the rest
Today’s Winning Lady in Red!
Getting Through…
“Facing it, always facing it, that is the way to get through. Face it.” — Joseph Conrad. The exquisite Russian model Maria Popova… Read the rest
Today’s Vintage Chess Humor
Gender Benders
The sixties were a time of much social upheaval in America and Europe. The traditional role of women in the work place was … Read the rest
Today’s Winning Passion
Leap of Faith
“Life is an adventure of passion, risk, danger, laughter, beauty, love; a burning curiosity to go with the action to see what … Read the rest
Today’s Vintage Chess Humor
How to Promote Chess to U.S. Adults
A brilliantly original ad that I found in the February 1968 edition of ChessReview, once the official chess … Read the rest
2019 Magistral Szmetan-Giardelli underway
Quick 5-Minute Summary
Probably South America’s strongest round robin of the year is underway in Buenos Aires (more precisely, at the Palacio de las Aguas … Read the rest
Today’s Winning Lady in Red
Modesty
“In red, you feel naked even when you are dressed.” ― Chloe Thurlow, The Secret Life of Girls. The stunning actress Cayla … Read the rest
Today’s Vintage Chess Humor
The Vulture Phenomenon
We have all noticed this phenomenon from Day#1 of our very first visit to the tournament hall. A densely packed crowd gathers … Read the rest
Instructive Game!
Smooth Operator
French grandmaster Étienne Bacrot needs little introduction to my readers. Along with Joel Lautier he revolutionized French chess and helped build one of … Read the rest
Today’s Winning Beach Bum
Beautiful Russian Eyes!
The celestial beauty of Russian born (1993) model Tatiana Mityushina. Self professed dreamer and dog lover, you can visit Tatiana on … Read the rest
Today’s Vintage Chess Humor
Narcissism
One of the least pleasant aspects of the chess community is the rather high number of narcissistic people that you run into, be they … Read the rest
Today’s Vintage Chess Humor
The Smoke Screen Strategy
It is hard for youngsters today to believe that there was a time not so long ago when players had the … Read the rest
Today’s Stunning Visuals
Natasha Udovenko
The dazzling Natasha Udovenko. Ukraine born model (1994), Natasha is one of the most sought after stars in the business. Just looking at … Read the rest
