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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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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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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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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.

You’re most welcome to drop by for a casual game of chess; but please get in touch and let us know you’re coming.

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