Developing a Sense of Danger
Most Surprising Double-Rook Sacrifice in History?
I recently had the good fortune to come across the following position from the 1978 game between Larry Christiansen … Read the rest
Tagged: chess
2018 European Championship Batumi
Some Interesting Moments
Friday was a well deserved rest day for the participants of the European Championship and today will see round 7 in play. … Read the rest
Berlin Candidates Round 1 post mortem
Circus Reigns in Tournament Hall!
So much for German efficiency! Murphy’s Law in practice: what ever could go wrong, did go wrong! The official website … Read the rest
Wednesday’s winning 5-second tactics!
Today’s winning 5-second tactics!
Hello, Wednesday! Today I present some 9 examples of tactical ingenuity and skill from recent master and grandmaster play. Some are … Read the rest
Monday Coffee
Monday Coffee!
Good morning, Monday! How was your weekend? Today finds me in Lisbon playing in the very strong Portugal Open. A nine round … Read the rest
Friday Coffee
Friday Coffee
Good morning, Friday! Naked coffee, mystery Lady in Red and Levon Aronian taking 1st place in Gibraltar ahead of a very strong field. … Read the rest
