Category Archives: Chess

Worthy Endgames in Chess

Posted on April 3, 2023 by timlyg

Some interesting ones through my chess.com puzzles: 1500 LEVEL: 2100 LEVEL: 2200 LEVEL: 2300 LEVEL: 2400 LEVEL: 2500 LEVEL: This one answers the question I had asked before: Why bother promoting to rook or bishop instead of queen? Especially to … Continue reading →

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Chess: Sicilian Defense

Posted on May 24, 2022 by timlyg

Resources: chess.com, 365chess.com (B20) 1.e4 c5 Sicilian Defense, one of the oldest, an opening that goes for aggressive center play, dating back to being mentioned in the 1500s, has 3 main variations:Closed (3. Nc3),Open (3. Nf3) andAlapin (3. c3) For … Continue reading →

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Tactics: White to Move

Posted on May 10, 2019 by timlyg

MeganLee-SEA (2279) vs. ClassyEl (2520) Women's Speed Chess Championship Qualifi Chess.com Round 1 8 May 2019 1-0

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A Good Chess Game, Finally

Posted on July 20, 2017 by timlyg

Setting from 1 min game to 3 min, I can finally play some meaning full games, one of such: https://www.chess.com/live/game/2215214361

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