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John Bartholomew

A KID for Danya! | Climbing the Rating Ladder vs. 1553

In this continuation of the "Climbing the Rating Ladder" series I take on players of various ratings levels while pointing out typical mistakes and spots for improvement along the way (possibly my own!? :)). Here I commentate a 10+5 game against a player rated 1553 on Chess.com. Opting for GM Daniel Naroditsky's favorite King's Indian Defense (1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 g6 3.Nc3 Bg7 4.e4 … [Read more...] about A KID for Danya! | Climbing the Rating Ladder vs. 1553

Ruy Lopez Rumble | Standard Chess #300

Against a player rated 2070 in this 15+15 game, Black meets my Ruy Lopez (1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5) with the notoriously sound Berlin Defense (3...Nf6). Seeking to deviate from the Berlin endgame and usual variations, I respond with a rare defense of the e-pawn, 4.Qe2. Although I build an attractive pawn chain (c3+d4+e5 with the f-pawn joining later), the middlegame produces … [Read more...] about Ruy Lopez Rumble | Standard Chess #300

“Bad Marriage” in the Caro-Kann | Climbing the Rating Ladder vs. 1410

In this continuation of the "Climbing the Rating Ladder" series I take on players of various ratings levels while pointing out typical mistakes and spots for improvement along the way (possibly my own!? :)). Here I commentate a 10+5 game against a player rated 1424 on Chess.com. Working against my Caro-Kann (1.e4 c6), my opponent opts for a common, but not-so-challenging setup … [Read more...] about “Bad Marriage” in the Caro-Kann | Climbing the Rating Ladder vs. 1410

Fearless 1800 poses Difficult Decisions | Standard Chess #299

Facing a talented 1821 in this 15+15 game, I go for a "center fork trick" in the Pirc Defense to break up my opponent's center. Although I feel optimistic, my opponent surprises and impresses me with two sharp decisions: 8.Bxc7 (a move I underestimated), and, later, 14.Nd5 (tricky, and another move I underestimated!). An instructive battle ensues. Review this game on … [Read more...] about Fearless 1800 poses Difficult Decisions | Standard Chess #299

Attacking a Stranded King in the Center | Climbing the Rating Ladder vs. 1424

In this continuation of the "Climbing the Rating Ladder" series I take on players of various ratings levels while pointing out typical mistakes and spots for improvement along the way (possibly my own!? :)). Here I commentate a 15+10 game against a player rated 1424 on Chess.com. Playing the Hyper Accelerated Dragon (1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 g6), my opponent calls an audible on the … [Read more...] about Attacking a Stranded King in the Center | Climbing the Rating Ladder vs. 1424

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ginger_gm avatar; Simon Williams @ginger_gm ·
4 Oct 1577345190330875922

(4/4) On another note I could do with some tips on how to get a good sleep. It seems like I am a fully fledged insomniac. 😵‍💫
I was in bed at 1am last night but didn't even manage to get 1 minutes sleep after tossing and turning all night. Been awake for about 40 hours now. 😱

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4 Oct 1577342859849744399

Join us for the US Chess Championships Opening Ceremony in conjunction with celebrating the new inductees into the Chess Hall of Fame at the @AquariumSTL tonight! Check out https://saintlouischessclub.org/2022-us-championships-opening-ceremony for more info and tickets!

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4 Oct 1577342788949131265

Black to move in today's Daily Puzzle! ♜
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Daily Puzzle: 10/04/2022 - A Tale of Two Centralized Pieces

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ginger_gm avatar; Simon Williams @ginger_gm ·
4 Oct 1577340399835832322

(3/4) I missed one very likely obvious winning move.
Here I played Bg2? but I should just play Qh6!
For some reason I had missed ...Qxh6 Bxh6 ...Nxc3 a3! Which is game over.
In the end I lost 😔 after Johann played excellently.

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Lona_Chess avatar; Daniel Lona @Lona_Chess ·
4 Oct 1577257221313863680

♟️🔥New pod! 🔥♟️

The ever-charismatic, IM @GregShahade!

In this episode:
☑️ How blitz can improve your #chess if you follow his 2 suggestions
☑️ Classic & hilarious trash-talking
☑️ Will he ever do chess boxing? (Q courtesy of @Bennyficial1)

🎙️Listen: https://www.adultchessacademy.com/blog/Ep-37-How-Blitz-Can-Help-&-Time-Management-&-Trash-Talking-with-IM-Greg-Shahade

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