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Read more about the article Picture Quiz!

Picture Quiz!

  • Post author:Peter
  • 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!

  • Post author:Peter
  • 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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Read more about the article How to play chess!
Bought in a Moscow flea market, so I'm told.

How to play chess!

  • Post author:Peter
  • 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!

  • Post author:Peter
  • 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!

  • Post author:Peter
  • 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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Read more about the article Chess in the Olden Days!

Chess in the Olden Days!

  • Post author:Peter
  • Post published:May 10, 2020
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In these days of everything on-line, it does no harm to think back to a different age . . . Here's the game that's mentioned in the clip and some…

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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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