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Author: Peter

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Woodseats Chess Club in Social Cyber Space

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  • Post published:November 30, 2020
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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…

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A fabulous chess book

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  • Post published:September 5, 2020
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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…

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Working things out before hand!

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  • Post published:September 5, 2020
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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

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The Wonderful Mikhail Tal

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  • Post published:July 2, 2020
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"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…

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How to win a lost game!

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  • Post published:June 30, 2020
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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…

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Picture Quiz!

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  • Post published:June 17, 2020
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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…

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Read more about the article un jeu pour nos lecteurs français!

un jeu pour nos lecteurs français!

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  • Post published:June 7, 2020
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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…

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Bought in a Moscow flea market, so I'm told.

How to play chess!

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  • Post published:June 2, 2020
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https://youtu.be/I8Dgy0EjmdI

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Read more about the article Recruitment of new members!

Recruitment of new members!

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  • Post published:May 23, 2020
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Is this taking things a step too far?

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Read more about the article The Tiger rides again!

The Tiger rides again!

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  • Post published:May 15, 2020
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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…

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Upcoming Matches & Events

Monday July 4

Woodseats A v SASCA A

Monday July 11

Woodseats B v Darnall & Handsworth B

Thursday July 14

Chesterfield B v Woodseats B

Monday July 18

Club Mini Tournament - Blitz

Monday July 25

AGM

Selected Posts

  • Typical Club Night
    Typical Club Night
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  • Yorkshire Championships
    Yorkshire Championships
    May 3, 2022/
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  • British Championships Round 8
    British Championships Round 8
    January 27, 2022/
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  • Lichess Tournament #6
    Lichess Tournament #6
    September 12, 2021/
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  • Lichess Tournament #5
    Lichess Tournament #5
    September 5, 2021/
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We meet every Monday evening from 7:30 at The Abbey on Chesterfield Road. We’re a friendly club and cater to all levels of play.

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  • Address:The Abbey 944 Chesterfield Rd, Sheffield, UK, S8 0SH
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