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MrDVader

@mrdvader.bsky.social

Chess, chess punks, cats, Cafc, film, Dr Who, Star Wars, Star Trek,crime fiction, Partner in international law firm specialising in financial services regulation and FinTech, pro EU, British but currently working and residing offshore on Grand Cayman.

280 Followers  |  647 Following  |  30 Posts  |  Joined: 28.09.2024  |  2.1739

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BBC Two chess show keeps 710,000 viewers despite rocky opening week Chess Masters: The Endgame received some negative reviews for its 10 March debut, watched by 890,000, but fears of a second-week meltdown proved overblown

www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/m...

21.03.2025 11:37 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy Caturday from Magnus

01.03.2025 14:44 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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

12.01.2025 15:21 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Chess Dojo and Next Level Chess both have discord servers, among others

12.01.2025 13:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

An interesting article on the experience of not having played competitive chess for 10 years, then entering the 9 round U2000 London Chess Classic by a young female player #chess #chesspunk l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http...

16.12.2024 09:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Bishops are exchanged on d5 then black wins king and pawn ending. Watch Daniel King on YouTube

14.12.2024 12:23 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Secrets of Trapping Pieces: Lawnmower Mate The primary purpose of this blog is to allow you to test your skills in applying the Lawnmower Mate, not just trapping the king but putting an end to His Majesty. The puzzles range from very easy to.....

What do chess and home ownership have in common? Lawnmowers! Today we look at the lawnmower mate. First, patterns that lead one to agree lawnmowers can appear on a chessboard! Second, puzzles. Third, short player bios. www.chess.com/blog/KevinSm...

11.12.2024 12:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Ding not chilling anymore!

I've been hoping Gukesh would win. Good for chess to have a young champion and great for Indian chess, which could be entering a golden age.

08.12.2024 13:40 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Black has just captured on d1 with check. How does White proceed? (bonus points if you know the game) #chess #chesspunks

07.12.2024 20:24 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 2

www.chessable.com/the-slovenia...

07.12.2024 16:05 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Round 2 Report HCC November Quads - 2024
YouTube video by David Smith Round 2 Report HCC November Quads - 2024

Here's my 1st online interview / game analysis. David Smith, the interviewer, runs our @lichess.org classical (G/60 + 30) tournaments and chess club. Message me for details - we're always seeking more players at all levels! #chess #chesspunks

www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHSD...

06.12.2024 16:21 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Knight forks and skewers

07.12.2024 14:29 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Yes please for classical online games !

07.12.2024 05:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
The French Defence is Good, Actually
YouTube video by lularobs The French Defence is Good, Actually

Round 7 Recap of London Chess Classic U2000 is out NOW!!

youtu.be/xaK1bZsDRC4?...

06.12.2024 22:35 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Looking at your PhD interests, they will align well with #chess and chess players!

06.12.2024 19:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Your commentary is the best.

03.12.2024 17:08 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I’ll go with chess and horror movies

02.12.2024 07:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

And beer

01.12.2024 16:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Chess

01.12.2024 16:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

You too Kat, I only just realised you were today when I saw the MrsB selection! Best wishes Ian

01.12.2024 14:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

And now with Anna Cramling as well!

01.12.2024 12:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Second time introductory post, and liking this site. Feel free to join me and the cats. Also a #cafc fan as well as below. Currently living offshore on Grand Cayman.

01.12.2024 12:27 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

We share some interests.

01.12.2024 11:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Mrs P’s list is a must-read for foreign crime fiction fans.

01.12.2024 11:45 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Up to snow good! Mrs. Peabody’s top crime of 2024 Here is Mrs. Peabody’s top crime list for 2024 β€” featuring some of my very best reads from the last 12 months (though not necessarily published this year). The books are set in America, Austr…

Mrs. Peabody’s top crime list for 2024 has landed! πŸ’™πŸ“š

Fabulous festive gifts set in America, Australia, Finland, France, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Norway, and Spain

@orendabooks.bsky.social @canongate.co.uk @louiserl.bsky.social @louisehk.bsky.social

mrspeabodyinvestigates.com/2024/12/01/u...

01.12.2024 08:41 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 3

Mrs Peabody’s list is highly recommended. A great annual event for foreign crime fiction lovers.

01.12.2024 11:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Both world class players in their peak.

01.12.2024 11:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Checkmate In 20 Moves - London Chess Classic Round 2
YouTube video by lularobs Checkmate In 20 Moves - London Chess Classic Round 2

Round 2 recap of London Chess Classic is out now!!

youtu.be/QDKjZ5ansiA

01.12.2024 10:24 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I am really enjoying Take Take Take. Straightforward coverage, few external adverts. Jan explains very clearly.

30.11.2024 12:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

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