by scribe | Mar 23, 2016 | chess clubs, endings, games, people, ruminations
At present the two strongest players in the Aptos Library Chess Club are named Luke and Alex. It’s so interesting to watch them play, because they have contrasting strengths. I think Luke overall has a more solid understanding of the game. He has actually done...
by scribe | Jan 26, 2013 | games, openings, people, positions, tournaments
I could write about my own recent games, but it’s so much more fun and interesting to write about Cailen’s adventures in the Class A section of the Golden State Open. First, I’d like to show you just the beginning of his last-round game. He went into...
by scribe | May 3, 2010 | 2010 world championship, current news, games
When two outstanding chess players play uncompromising chess without serious mistakes, the result is usually the same: a draw. After the blazing start to this match, we now have had three consecutive draws. But I don’t think that chess fans have anything to...
by scribe | Nov 2, 2008 | Chess Lecture, Chess Life, games, openings
One of the questions I get asked fairly often at chess tournaments is: “Have you had any more chances to play that queen sacrifice variation?” In case there’s anyone reading this who doesn’t know the story, see my Chess Life article from...
