Nice miniature by GM Abramovic
Crushing Win in 23 Moves!

As written elsewhere on this blog, Grandmaster Bosko Abramovic died suddenly in mid December (2021) at age 70. Below I … Read the rest
Crushing Win in 23 Moves!
As written elsewhere on this blog, Grandmaster Bosko Abramovic died suddenly in mid December (2021) at age 70. Below I … Read the rest
Light the way!
The Hollywood-perfect smile of 27 year old social media sensation Lily Maymac. Born in Sweden and having Australian nationality, Miss Maymac … Read the rest
As we enter a new year, the start of the third year of the pandemic, all I can say is that if you have … Read the rest
Both GMs scored 7.5 points
Congratulations to grandmasters Alexander Fier and Karen Grigoryan for their 7.5 points (from 9 games) at this year’s Lorca International. … Read the rest
The comic genius J.P.Sears has hit the nail on the head again! I have previously discussed some of his slap-stik here on this blog, and … Read the rest
Nothing to hide?
”The naked truth is always better than the best-dressed lie” –Ann Landers (July 4, 1918 – June 22, 2002)
… Read the rest14.2.1951 – 19.12.2021
Sad news this week from Serbia. Grandmaster Bosko Abramovic suddenly passed away at age 70. Well respected within the chess world, Abramovic … Read the rest
This question got me thinking. Sort of reminds me of the famous story of George Bernard Shaw negotiating the price to get a respectable woman … Read the rest
White to play and win! How?
How are you doing today? There is so much great chess going on right now that I felt that … Read the rest
How to wipe a GM off the board with Black!
Easy to overlook as it is being held during the World Championship in Dubai, the … Read the rest
How are you today? I trust you had a relaxing and fulfilling weekend! Less than 3 weeks before christmas and just another 25 days before … Read the rest
Nepo’ on the edge of defeat?
Carlsen took a big step forward in defending his World Champion title when he defeated his challenger Nepomniachtchi. Carlsen … Read the rest
Lady Luck favours Carlsen in Game #6
The 2021 World Chess Championship in Dubai witnessed the first victory in 6 games in Friday’s game. Defending … Read the rest
Players probe for weakness
Three draws may be how the world sees the Carlsen-Nepomniachtchi match after today’s round, but, in truth, a great deal of … Read the rest
How are you today? This potpourri feature had been a regular hallmark of my blog for years, and today I am resurrecting it. Sarcasm, ridicule … Read the rest