ABBA Song During the past few weeks we were looking at an interesting vote chess endgame. The focus was on how being part of a team voting influenced our play. The last article was posted HERE. The last reached position was the following: Our intentions were simply stated as “62. Ra1 … activates our rook threatening … Continue reading "Slipping Through My Fingers (5)" The post...

In last week’s online club tournament I lost horribly with Black against my old friend Chris Baker. (This is Chris B Baker of Richmond, not IM Chris W Baker: at one point I knew four chess playing Chris Bakers.) I’ve known Chris for 40 years or so: he’s a strong tactician who favours rather dubious … Continue reading "Nakhmanson Gambit" The post Nakhmanson Gambit appeared...

Η προπονητική περίοδος 2020-2021 ξεκινά και ο Σκακιστικος Όμιλος Καλλιθέας είναι έτοιμος να υποδεχτεί παλιούς και νέους γνώριμους. Σας προσκαλούμε όλους στις πρώτες συναντήσεις και τον καθαρισμό του προπονητικού...

As you know, unless you’ve been living under a rock, we’re in the middle of a pandemic. Yes, I know this is old news at this point, but there are many new problems people, especially students, are facing. I mention this because I’ve heard from many of my students that they’re having a difficult time … Continue reading "Studying During the Pandemic" The post Studying...

With the passing of Wolfgang Ulhlmann one of the greatest experts in the French Defence has gone. It is no longer as popular as it was at the very top. So why play the French? Here are a few good reasons: 1) Your opponent will struggle to get a quick attack against f7 as the … Continue reading "Choosing the French" The post Choosing the French appeared first on The Chess Improver.

Απόψε (βράδυ 2 Σεπτεμβρίου) έφυγε από τη ζωή ο Νίκος Σκαλκώτας, διεθνής μαιτρ, πρώην πρωταθλητής Ελλάδας, σκακιστής των εθνικών ομάδων για δεκαετίες – και σύμβολο μιας ολόκληρης εποχής για το ελληνικό σκάκι. Στην...