Transposing into the Queen's Gambit Declined via the English (1.c4 e6 2.d4 d5), I deploy my mainstay Exchange Variation, 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.cxd5. Though the word "exchange" may induce drowsiness or eye-rolling from some, this line actually leads to rich, full-blooded play. Here, I adopt the Ng1-e2 and f2-f3 setup, which was a favorite of former world champion Mikhail Botvinnik, and … [Read more...] about Botvinnik & Kasparov’s Central Pawn Roller | Standard Chess #291 (Queen’s Gambit Declined)
John Bartholomew
Success vs. a GM, Struggling vs. FMs | Using the Clock as a Weapon #32
A nice mix of strong opponents here! My goals in this series are to 1) stay even or ahead of my opponents on the clock, and 2) trust my decision-making. Follow along as I try to avoid perfectionist tendencies and apply pressure with the ultimate equalizer in competitive chess: the clock! #Chess #BlitzChess #ClockAsAWeapon Support the channel: … [Read more...] about Success vs. a GM, Struggling vs. FMs | Using the Clock as a Weapon #32
Mayor Jim tries 2…f6 | Twin Ports Open 2019
From Aug. 16-18, 2019, I participated in the eighth-annual Twin Ports Open in Superior, Wisconsin. I played (and subsequently won) the main tournament (final standings here: http://www.uschess.org/msa/XtblMain.php?201908187092.1-12718516), and on Friday, Aug. 16, 2019, I played a fun exhibition blitz event that was open to the public. In this game I take on an important … [Read more...] about Mayor Jim tries 2…f6 | Twin Ports Open 2019
Missing Forks, and a Memorable Swindle! | Titled Tuesday – Nov. 10, 2020
Due to COVID-19 and the increasing number of online players, Titled Tuesday is now a weekly event! In this November 10 edition, 707 players battled it out for prizes and glory (mostly glory :)). Follow along for the good, the bad, and the ugly in this always-tense 11 round, 3+1 blitz event! #Chess #TitledTuesday Final standings: … [Read more...] about Missing Forks, and a Memorable Swindle! | Titled Tuesday – Nov. 10, 2020
“I may trash-talk some of you guys…” | Twin Ports Open 2019
From Aug. 16-18, 2019, I participated in the eighth-annual Twin Ports Open in Superior, Wisconsin. I played (and subsequently won) the main tournament (final standings here: http://www.uschess.org/msa/XtblMain.php?201908187092.1-12718516), and on Friday, Aug. 16, 2019, I played a fun exhibition blitz event that was open to the public. Here I face Greg, USCF rated 1689, in a … [Read more...] about “I may trash-talk some of you guys…” | Twin Ports Open 2019
