BBC Two chess show keeps 710,000 viewers despite rocky opening week Chess Masters: The Endgame received some negative reviews for its 10 March debut, watched by 890,000, but fears of a second-week meltdown proved overblown

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Happy Caturday from Magnus

Today is the last chance to register for HCC's Winter 2025 60+30 tournament on lichees.org
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Serious chess in a welcoming club atmosphere.

#chess #chesspunks

Chess Dojo and Next Level Chess both have discord servers, among others

An interesting article on the experience of not having played competitive chess for 10 years, then entering the 9 round U2000 London Chess Classic by a young female player #chess #chesspunk l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http...

Bishops are exchanged on d5 then black wins king and pawn ending. Watch Daniel King on YouTube

Secrets of Trapping Pieces: Lawnmower Mate The primary purpose of this blog is to allow you to test your skills in applying the Lawnmower Mate, not just trapping the king but putting an end to His Majesty. The puzzles range from very easy to.....

What do chess and home ownership have in common? Lawnmowers! Today we look at the lawnmower mate. First, patterns that lead one to agree lawnmowers can appear on a chessboard! Second, puzzles. Third, short player bios. www.chess.com/blog/KevinSm...

Black has just captured on d1 with check. How does White proceed? (bonus points if you know the game) #chess #chesspunks

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Round 2 Report HCC November Quads - 2024 YouTube video by David Smith

Here's my 1st online interview / game analysis. David Smith, the interviewer, runs our @lichess.org classical (G/60 + 30) tournaments and chess club. Message me for details - we're always seeking more players at all levels! #chess #chesspunks

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Knight forks and skewers

Yes please for classical online games !

The French Defence is Good, Actually YouTube video by lularobs

Round 7 Recap of London Chess Classic U2000 is out NOW!!

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Looking at your PhD interests, they will align well with #chess and chess players!

Your commentary is the best.

I’ll go with chess and horror movies

And beer

Chess

You too Kat, I only just realised you were today when I saw the MrsB selection! Best wishes Ian

And now with Anna Cramling as well!

Second time introductory post, and liking this site. Feel free to join me and the cats. Also a #cafc fan as well as below. Currently living offshore on Grand Cayman.

We share some interests.

Mrs P’s list is a must-read for foreign crime fiction fans.

Up to snow good! Mrs. Peabody’s top crime of 2024 Here is Mrs. Peabody’s top crime list for 2024 — featuring some of my very best reads from the last 12 months (though not necessarily published this year). The books are set in America, Austr…

Mrs. Peabody’s top crime list for 2024 has landed! 💙📚

Fabulous festive gifts set in America, Australia, Finland, France, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Norway, and Spain

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Mrs Peabody’s list is highly recommended. A great annual event for foreign crime fiction lovers.

Both world class players in their peak.

Checkmate In 20 Moves - London Chess Classic Round 2 YouTube video by lularobs

Round 2 recap of London Chess Classic is out now!!

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I am really enjoying Take Take Take. Straightforward coverage, few external adverts. Jan explains very clearly.