David Smith

Stop playing blitz? 😁

Seriously though, playing blitz is generally considered a poor way to improve your game. To stop blundering in it you need to improve your understanding of both tactics and strategy by playing slower time controls.

What time control are you playing at? If we are talking anything faster than 15+10 or so the game is mostly about blunders. To improve strategic understanding one has to play slower games. YMMV of course 😁

This is so elegant - and easy enough for me to appreciate it 😉

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As Ron points out, with B on the move, ...h5 freezes the k-side pawns and B will be able to deal with the q-side at leisure. Once that taken care of, B can likely turn this into a win since the white king is tied to the black pawns on e4 and d5 while B is free to roam share.google/41YItN8DfcRx...

g4 should create a kingside passer for W. While the B king is dealing with that threat, W will create a second passed pawn on the other wing (a4-b5-a5-b6 etc).

lichess org of course 😁 Munroe is, among other things, a programmer and is likely a fan of open source projects like lichess

This must have been a bit of a surprise for Gus. I am expecting to see you post something much wilder on both sides when you play your second French in a classical game 😉

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Autocorrect translated Rowson into Robeson! Sorry about that Jonathan.

His proposed sales pitch for chess: Play chess! It is extremely difficult and absolutely maddening. You will definitely screw up and possibly feel like an idiot, but you will love it. Hurry while stocks last!

The Moves That Matter: A Chess Grandmaster on the Game of Life Amazon.com: The Moves That Matter: A Chess Grandmaster on the Game of Life (Audible Audio Edition): Jonathan Rowson, Jonathan Rowson, Bloomsbury Publishing Plc: Audible Books & Originals

Published almost six years ago but I am only now discovering GM Jonathan Robeson's brilliant _The Moves That Matter_ Won't necessarily improve your chess but it will improve your life.

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Have fun. And if you are looking for other places to play classical time controls, check out HCC: lichess.org/team/club-de...

HCC Spring 2025 Tournament The Hemmingford Chess Club announces its Spring 2025 classical tournament starting the week of March 17th. Please join us !

What a good idea Ron! Funnily enough we just happen to have just such a tournament starting this week 😁 Details here for anyone interested: lichess.org/@/Hemmingfor...

I Don't Like Chess Tournaments It doesn't have to be this way!

For those of us wishing for the mythical wood-panelled club room, a drink, a cigar and a serious opponent: zwischenzug.substack.com/p/i-dont-lik...

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HCC Spring 2025 Tournament The Hemmingford Chess Club announces its Spring 2025 classical tournament starting the week of March 17th. Please join us !

Register for HCC's next classical tournament before Sunday March 16th. One serious 60+30 game a week with a group that values and cultivates the social aspects of the game as well.

Details: lichess.org/@/Hemmingfor...

Registration form: forms.gle/4r1jHpPGkWBo...

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HCC Spring 2025 Tournament The Hemmingford Chess Club announces its Spring 2025 classical tournament starting the week of March 17th. Please join us !

Our next event begins March 18th and we would love to have you join us: lichess.org/@/Hemmingfor... Registration deadline to participate in round one is Sunday March 16th.

To play, please complete the registration form here: forms.gle/4r1jHpPGkWBo...

HCC Spring 2025 Tournament The Hemmingford Chess Club announces its Spring 2025 classical tournament starting the week of March 17th. Please join us !

#chess #chesspunks

One of the best ways to improve your chess is to play at classical time controls in the context of a supportive club environment. The Hemmingford Chess Club offers exactly that by organizing regular tournaments which attract participants of all levels from around the world.

Cheating maybe?

Just browsing the Chessable catalogue and I am astounded by some of the prices. Do people really feel that video content is worth three or four times the price of the equivalent book? #chess #chesspunks

Is this a money league? Most of us play chess for fun and to learn. I would personally love the chance to play(and probably lose) games against a GM. Their presence enriches your league

This is brilliant but can you give me a hint where to find this option? It is not immediately obvious to me. Thx

When Should You Take a Risk? Because if you want to win, you'll have to eventually.

For the latest edition of GOOD MOVES, I rued a missed opportunity over the board and wrote about how to know when you should take a risk and when should play it safe open.substack.com/pub/makegood...

I watched this game so I won't give any spoilers but Chris is right, there are trades coming. The players made it to move twenty before the first pawn or piece was captured

I've seen it 😁

2025 HCC Kickoff Announcing HCC's first events of 2025: A New Year's party and simultaneous exhibition on January 9th at 7pm EST followed a week later by the first round of our Winter 2025 tournament.

Correcting a broken link. Sorry about the repost!

Today is the last chance to register for HCC's Winter 2025 60+30 tournament on lichess.org
lichess.org/@/Hemmingfor...

Serious chess in a welcoming club atmosphere.

#chess #chesspunks

2025 HCC Kickoff Announcing HCC's first events of 2025: A New Year's party and simultaneous exhibition on January 9th at 7pm EST followed a week later by the first round of our Winter 2025 tournament.

You are right. Sorry about that. Here is the correct link: lichess.org/@/Hemmingfor...

Today is the last chance to register for HCC's Winter 2025 60+30 tournament on lichees.org
lichess.org/@/Hemmingfor...

Serious chess in a welcoming club atmosphere.

#chess #chesspunks

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The registration deadline for HCC's upcoming game a week classical tournament is Sunday, January 12th. Serious chess in a friendly club atmosphere on lichess.org. Sections available for both European and North American time zones.

Details here: lichess.org/@/Hemmingfor...

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I am with you. Developing the community side is the most important part of it all for me. I can play a game any time but finding a friend requires a bit more work.

FYI, the range of ratings in the group goes from about 1200 to 2200