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Today is a record day for me - I haven't played a single game of chess - well, almost. I have made a number of moves in some of my online games but that's about it all. I dont know how to put it, really, but sometimes I feel that chess can shackle... | Read More
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After 3 months of trying really hard, I have come to the conclusion that I just suck at blitz chess. So why do I continue trying? Well, because, occassionally, a nice little miniature emerges which makes the whole exercise worthwhile. Plus, it giv... | Read More
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I have just played this 5-minute game and I am so proud of it! OK, I dont normally like to show off and, besides, I would be a little apprehensive when publishing my games - God only knows the multitude of inaccuracies I would have made which migh... | Read More
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Whenever we chessmaniacs are asked who we think is the best player of all time, we usually give quite a few names, rather than just one. I, for instance, usually name Vishy Anand, J.R. Capablanca, (the great) Bobby Fischer, Paul Morphy and Tigran ... | Read More
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I am posting this game because it is by far the most intense and tactics-rich game that I have had the pleasure to play online. The tactics should be of interest to all sub-1800 players like myself. I have certainly learnt a lot from this game and... | Read More
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It is one of the most frustrating experiences in online chess - you have been playing an incredibly intense and exciting game when, right about the time it is evident you've got a win on your hands, you're disconnected! Mind you, I am not complain... | Read More