Just like heaven…
Traces of summers long past

“Yeah we all shine on, like the moon, and the stars, and the sun.” John Lennon. Left to right, … Read the rest
Traces of summers long past
“Yeah we all shine on, like the moon, and the stars, and the sun.” John Lennon. Left to right, … Read the rest
A Cheating Coverup?
This past week has witnessed an explosion of stories of top women players cheating in both online and over the board tournaments. … Read the rest
Time to pull the plug?
I can not but feel a bit sorry for those who helped pioneer online competitive chess. Millions of dollars were … Read the rest
Meanwhile, at my favourite pub…
Natasha has a very special talent when it comes to drinking shots. Definitely ‘Grandmaster’ potential, don’t you agree? And what … Read the rest
Time to Purge the FPC and Start Over?
Globetrotting journalist Ian Rogers reports that yet another cheater has been exposed, this time in the recent … Read the rest
Miracles, Magic and FIDE’s Fair Play Committee
Several weeks after the photo of Grandmaster Igor Rausis sitting in a washroom stall using a cellphone during … Read the rest
Tuesday Coffee
How are you today? This past week saw me in action at the tough Portuguese Team Championship in Evora, and as a result … Read the rest