Simon Williams

A subscriber to my you tube channel (thanks mate!), requested that I try out the English Defence. An opening made popular by English Grandmasters in the 70's. Including Tony Miles, Raymond Keene, Speelman to name but a few. My opponent in this game was a Danish GM by the name of Glud. Check out the game to see what happens! … [Read more...] about LIVE GM Blitz Chess! #16 The English Defence – Part 1

What to do when you're mind is not working at full gear... Keep it positional, get the queens off and aim for an ending! Not my normal approach... … [Read more...] about LIVE GM Blitz Chess! #15 Keep it Positional…

In this game I tried a typical and popular gambit line. It may have helped if I was feeling a bit more awake though... … [Read more...] about LIVE GM Blitz Chess! #14 All British Clash

Yet another Classical Dutch, this time my opponent is Sebastian Mihajlov. A young and very talented junior from Norway (how do they do it!?). Can I up hold the honour of my beloved Dutch, or will it get destroyed by some young 'whippersnapper'? … [Read more...] about LIVE GM Blitz Chess! #13 Being a bitter old man against a young Norweigian talent…

In this game I get a chance to play my favourite Dutch Defence against, Victor Moskalenko, authour of some great chess books, including 'The Diamond Dutch'. Two experts on the opening meet, who will be victorious? … [Read more...] about LIVE GM Blitz Chess! #12 Playing the Dutch against Moskalenko