Richard James

YouTube video by soulmessenger DAVID ACKLES - 4 songs & interview from Norwegian TV - 20 December 1968 - Norway NRK

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"The world is full of lovers
Loving hate and only loving others of their kind"

These words have been in my head for the best part of 60 years, from the days when, if it hadn't been for chess, I, like Andrew, would have chosen to wait alone for my life to end.

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inside cover with handwritten inscriptions in english and german

A paleography challenge this #ChessTuesday with 3 inscriptions in the Kleines Lehrbuch des Schachspiels (Little book of Chess). 1902? From the @englishchess.bsky.social Library. Looking forward to the replies! #chesshistory #chessliterature @richardjameschess.bsky.social @librarydmu.bsky.social

The diversity of Mates. The Queen's Mate, a gracious Mate. The Biſhop's Mate, a gentle Mate. The Knight's Mate, a gallant Mate. The Rook's Mate, a forcible Mate. The Pawn's Mate, a diſgraceful Mate. The Mate by diſcovery, the moſt induſtrious Mate of all. The Mate in a corner of the Field, Alexander's Mate. The Mate in the middleſt of the Field, an unfortunate Mate. The Mate on the ſide of the Field, a coward's Mate. The Blind Mate, a ſhameful Mate. The Stale, a diſhonourable Mate. The Mate at two Draughts, a Fool's Mate.

I love how judgemental this chess book from 1652 is.

"The Mate on the ſide of the Field, a coward's Mate" etc.

Yes, it was.

From a different angle (Kew Gardens 13-08-2019)

Chess Puzzle of the Week (352) Here’s an interesting position for you. It’s White to play. You’re a piece down and Black has a threat of Bxd1 combined with bxc3+. On the other hand you could capture the bishop …

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How should White continue in this week's puzzle position? Do let me know what you think!

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From the English Chess Forum.

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Will chess make me better at baseball?

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The Connaught, seen on the Thames in Kingston yesterday. was built in 1912 for Joseph Mears, the co-founder of Chelsea FC, and Mayor of Richmond 1931-32.

The Princess Freda, built on the Isle of Wight in 1926, was one of the Dunkirk Little Ships in 1940. Now 99 years old, she enjoys a more peaceful life cruising on the River Thames.

Alice and Mona, a cargo vessel built in Beverley in 1925, seen at Teddington Lock yesterday.

Marriage record of Florence Fanny Nutt @actualnames.bsky.social

Local to me as well: I smile whenever I pass it.

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Magnus Carlsen shows class and wins $250,000 at frantic Esports World Cup World No 1 swept the board in every round and was determined to show chess in its best light at Saudi event

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Teddington Lock #FingerpostFriday

Thames Path Richmond-Kingston 08-08-25 - Richard James This gallery hosted by SmugMug; your photos look better here.

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Today's walk was along the Thames Path from Richmond to Kingston.

There were a lot of small boats full of people on the Thames near Kingston today. I had the same idea.

Chess Puzzle of the Week (351): Solution In Monday’s puzzle position, Gavin won by sacrificing his rook: Rxg6, with a mating attack. He will be much missed by everyone at Richmond & Twickenham Chess Club for his brilliant play a…

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Did you find the same continuation as Gavin Wall in Monday's puzzle?

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Dinah and Danny's marriage didn't last long, although they're both still active in the chess world (as is Jimmy Adams). I'm in regular contact with Dinah and her second husband, a good friend of mine since the 1960s.

Connecting collections with a perfect match for #ChessTuesday: the cover of the Islington Chess Congress, 1970, organised by Stewart Reuben (@englishchess.bsky.social Library), paired with photos of the same event from the arbiter’s own collection, this one from 1968. #chesshistory #chessliterature

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What should White play in this position?

#chess #chesspunks

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