More tactics from the Russia Higher League
More winning 5-sec tactics from Russia!
How are you today? Here, and then again tomorrow, I will follow up on the Russian Higher League championship … Read the rest
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Today’s winning beach bum!
Beach Bum
Wow! Freelance model and fitness guru Nastya Ferz. Lots of really talented people like Russian-born Anastasia get their start on the social … Read the rest
Friday Coffee, FIDE and other NONSENSE
Friday Coffee
Psychologists tell us that the day before the weekend is always the happiest day of the week. And for obvious reasons. I hope … Read the rest
Counting Jelly Beans
2018 FIDE election
Of course, Makro was just trying to impress. Meanwhile, REALITY is Dvorkovich heading to a credible & decisive victory in October, as … Read the rest
Tuesday’s winning 5-sec tactics!
2018 Russian Higher League
Taking place between June 25 and July 6, this strong championship serves as qualification for the top 5 finishers to the … Read the rest
Today’s winning 5-second tactics!
Wilhelm Steinitz on MSM in 1888
Between 1885 and 1891, World Champion Steinitz was founder and editor of International Chess Magazine. Besides the fantastic chess … Read the rest
Today’s winning tails!
Summer Flowers
“A flower cannot blossom without sunshine, and man cannot live without love.” ― Friedrich Max Müller
Saturday’s winning 5-sec tactics
Capablanca’s Tactical Gems
José Raúl Capablanca (1888-1942) achieved more fame in his life than Bobby Fischer gained in his. What’s more, Capablanca did it with … Read the rest
Dvorkovich announces ticket and extends olive branch
Dvorkovich seeks to unite FIDE
Today in Moscow at a press conference, Arkady Dvorkovich announced his official ticket for the upcoming FIDE elections in October. … Read the rest
Today’s winning beach BUM!
Summer Break
‘‘Summer break. Where you drink triple; see double; and act single.’’ – unknown.… Read the rest
Thursday’s winning 5-second tactics
Marshall’s Tactical Gems
The legendary Frank James Marshall (1877 to 1944) needs little introduction to any serious student of our noble game. His very name … Read the rest
What they thought of time controls in 1922
Fast, Faster, Fastest
The legendary Englishman continues ”Abroad, in serious chess, the recognized rate is 15 moves an hour; and until we come into line … Read the rest
Dvorkovich on France vs Denmark
Harsh words from Dvorkovich
Today at the FIFA World Cup France and Denmark played to a spiritless 0-0, guaranteeing both teams to the next round. … Read the rest
Tuesday’s winning 5-second tactics
Tuesday’s 5-sec Tactics!
Hello everybody! How is your week going? Excellent, I hope! Today I have six problems for you to solve. Some are easy, … Read the rest
Colm Edwards. Irish photographer
Beauty and the Geek
Nice photo (2014) by Dublin-based photographer Colm Edwards (500px, FaceBook, Behance, Website ). They both seem to … Read the rest
