Woodseats Chess Club in Social Cyber Space
After many months, during which we have almost forgotten what one another look like, Woodseats Chess Club meets again in Cyber Space due to the wonders of Tornelo: https://home.tornelo.com. If…
A fabulous chess book
My son bought me a chess book this morning! It was one that I've always wanted. It's by the wonderful David Bronstein, who was an early photo-type for Tal. He…
Working things out before hand!
Garry Kasparov feeling the ultimate victory is very near. pic.twitter.com/4Bi8sWSJx0— Olimpiu G. Urcan (@olimpiuurcan) September 5, 2020 Owed to Olimpiu Urcan on Twitter
The Wonderful Mikhail Tal
"Why did he play like he did, and why did he win? Of course, it is easy to hide behind the words talent or genius. Tolush, after losing the game…
How to win a lost game!
Mikhail Tal was an expert at this! Black has far too many pieces for the sacrificed Queen for most of this game but, in the end, Tal summons far up…
Picture Quiz!
The player giving this simultaneous exhibition was one of the best never to became World Champion: This one's a bit of a give away: the player on the left tried…
un jeu pour nos lecteurs français!
Bonjour mes amis des échecs, Voici un jeu pour les téléspectateurs français de ce site. Les web-statistiques disent que vous existez. Il présente le magnifique Paul Keres contre un adversaire…
The Tiger rides again!
Another splendid picture black and white photo of Petrosian: The game is very short but it's got a very neat exchange sacrifice in it: Yes, you've spotted it. I posted…