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Saturday, 29 February 2020
Look before you leap
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When faced with an obvious good move, it often helps to see if you have an even better one. This was clearly demonstrated in a game at stree...
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Friday, 28 February 2020
At last the 1948 show
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The 2019 FIDE Congress is finally underway, and like most FIDE Congresses (in non election years anyway), it has been a fairly peaceful affa...
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Thursday, 27 February 2020
Develop, sac, mate
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Here is another example of turning a lead in development into a rapid mating attack. While Black indulges in a bit of pawn grabbing, White c...
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Wednesday, 26 February 2020
A trick you shouldn't miss (but I did)
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It has been said that Knight and Pawn endings are juts pawn endings with an extra piece. The rules for winning (or drawing) are basically th...
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Tuesday, 25 February 2020
2020 Dubbo Open - 28th and 29th March 2020
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The 20th Dubbo Open is being hold on the weekend of the 28th and 29th March 2020. As usual it will be a 6 round event with a time limit of 6...
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Monday, 24 February 2020
Short v Hort
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A blast from the past occurred at this years Bunratty Masters tournament, when GM Nigel Short faced GM Vlastimil Hort in round 3. They first...
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Sunday, 23 February 2020
Smurfing
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The practice of strong gamers playing under another identity (often masquerading as a newbie) is sometimes known as "smurfing". It...
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