by scribe | Jun 26, 2015 | literature, ruminations
First, let me make a promise: This will be the last post in which I write the number 2203. I am sure that some readers are getting bored of it by now. However, I do want to write one more entry about how I got my rating over 2200 after these many years, because I know...
by scribe | Dec 24, 2014 | chess clubs, people, ruminations, Uncategorized
I have a question for other chess teachers/coaches, especially those who work with kids: How much intervention is acceptable, for teaching purposes, in a friendly game between two kids? Here’s the particular situation that arose in a game yesterday at the Aptos...
by scribe | Feb 17, 2010 | games, literature, people
Last week I received an autographed copy of Andres Hortillosa’s new book, Improve Your Chess At Any Age, which he generously mailed to me. Ever since then, I’ve been debating whether to post a review of it. I greatly admire what Andres has done and I also...
by scribe | Jun 30, 2008 | ruminations
We’ve just about reached the half-year point of 2008, which seems like a good time for taking stock. What would you like more of in this blog? Do you have any suggestions that would make it more useful, fun, or interesting for you? Here are some specific...
