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Travail Pursuit #28: A little something for the weekend?
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- Travail Pursuit #28: A little something for the weekend?
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- European Club Cup – Bilbao
- Bradford Chesstival
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Travail Pursuit #28: A little something for the weekend?
Here’s a miniature to celebrate the weekend. Of course we’ve mentioned the Budapest Gambit several times in previous posts (#’s 21 and 23). This game illustrates the dangers ... Continue Reading →
Travail Pursuit #27: An ‘Open’ can of worms
Today’s game was played exactly eight years ago yesterday and was my first appearance in the Calderdale League for Hebden Bridge. A watershed moment in my chess playing life I suppose.
In ... Continue Reading →
European Club Cup – Bilbao
White Rose takes part in the European Club cup in Bilbao from Sept 13 to Sept 20.
This is the Champions league of chess for clubs around Europe. Some tremendous teams are taking part. ... Continue Reading →
Bradford Chesstival
Bradford Chesstival in the Park
Bradford Chesstival in the Park is back this Saturday.
It starts at 11:00am and we have a number of places available for players to take part in a simul.
Nigel ... Continue Reading →
Calling all Chess enthusiasts…!
Hello readers,
As the new chess season gets under way I would like to take a moment to extend an open invite to you all…
Throughout your chess endeavours this season I am absolutely ... Continue Reading →
Travail Pursuit #26: A pawn in the hand
Today I’m returning to the Yugoslav Attack of the Sicilian Dragon which, as readers will have no doubt gathered by now, I play with both colours when given the opportunity. Of course ... Continue Reading →
Travail Pursuit #25: Assessment and Calculation
I€€€m going to apologise upfront because today€€€s post is a bit of a beast! In order to cover off the remainder of my €€€August€€€Pmemoir I€€€ve decided to feature five games, several ... Continue Reading →
Travail Pursuit #24: The Hardest Loss
They say there is no rest for the wicked. If that€€€s the case then I have been a very bad boy indeed! After a summer €€€hiatus€€€ for the Fantasy Chess Olympiad I now realise what ... Continue Reading →
Champions Challenge 2014
Champions Challenge
Bradford KnightsPPPPPPPPP 11
Leeds CCCCPPPPPPPPPPPPPP 10
Sheffield NomadsPPPPPP P 8
Sheffield EcclesallPPP PP 7m
Bradford 160PPPPPPPPPPPPPPP ... Continue Reading →
FCO 2014 R10: Ukraine tell Russians where to go
Open Section highlights
What a truly splendid round 10 it was in Tromso! There were surprises, twists, drama and intrigue. As I was watching Chess24′s excellent coverage I therefore ... Continue Reading →