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A Touch of Jujitsu

Submitted by benws on Tue Aug 26, 2008 12:24pm.

Petrosian was a genius! How else could he cause a player as eminent as Korchnoi to suddenly collapse? He brings about a position where his opponent's pieces rely on each other for support. Then with the skill of a jujitsu expert, he applies pressu... Read more »

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Aggressive Rook in the Ending

Submitted by benws on Sat Aug 23, 2008 8:26am.

In what may be the most instructive rook & pawn ending ever, Tarrasch uses his aggresive rook to keep his opponent under unending pressure, and then marches his king & pawns up the board. (notes & title by irving chernev) Read more »

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35th LPO

Submitted by benws on Mon Aug 11, 2008 7:30pm.

This year, at the 35th LPO, i tied for second in my section, with a score of +2=2 (a bye in the first round). Here are a few of my highlights. I would like to know what you think of the games and how i could have improved. DEBATE TOPIC: Are prem... Read more »

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Variation Contest

Submitted by benws on Sat Jul 26, 2008 8:07am.

I have decided to start a new type of contest that introduces people to the wide range of puzzles and the sense of humor of some composers. In this contest, you have to give the full answers to the puzzles, as well as the important variations. N... Read more »

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Contest #3

Submitted by benws on Thu Jul 10, 2008 8:32am.

The third contest has started! Name the key and you'll recieve a prize! If you've seen this before, no spilling the answer, and NO INTERNET USE. Remember, you have to post the correct answer in this blog to recieve credit. I'll post wh... Read more »

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Contest #2

Submitted by benws on Sun Jul 6, 2008 10:30am.

The second contest has started! Same rules as the first- you get a chess problem, and have to name the key. If you've seen this before, no answering. no using anything except a board & pieces-no internet. The winner again recieves a prize!... Read more »

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Contest #1

Submitted by benws on Fri Jul 4, 2008 7:26am.

I've decided to start a contest. I'll give you a chess problem, and you have to name the "key"- the first move that leads to checkmate no matter what black plays. no cheating- if you've seen this before, no answering. and no ... Read more »

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Morphy's Tour

Submitted by benws on Wed Jun 11, 2008 4:38pm.

The American chess legend Paul Charles Morphy (1837-1884) was one of the most famous chess players of the 19th century and possibly the best of his time. After becoming U.S. champion in 1857, the following year he set off on a famous tour of Europ... Read more »

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You Can't Hide...

Submitted by benws on Fri Jun 6, 2008 6:28pm.

It's always nice to see a double-rook sac and a king-hunt all over the board. And if it occured in the 18th century? Read more »

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The Polish Immortal

Submitted by benws on Wed May 28, 2008 1:44pm.

The great Miguel Nadjorf (1910-1997) created some brilliant masterpieces during his lifetime, but one that really stands out is this one he played in 1928. Dubbed the "Polish Immortal", he sacrifices all 4 minor pieces to win. Read more »

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