Schandorff vs. Dreev
Ok. Lars is actually playing Malakhov, but I will try to play like Lars against Dreev. Wish me well. http://www.ksu.dk/politiken_cup/live/1/live.aspx?aar=2012
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Ok. Lars is actually playing Malakhov, but I will try to play like Lars against Dreev. Wish me well. http://www.ksu.dk/politiken_cup/live/1/live.aspx?aar=2012
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In 2007 I won the British Championship in my best ever performance. I was representing Scotland at the time. In 2008 I was ignored for a long time by the organisers (3-4 months) before eventually offered a dormitary room with toilet in the hall. At that time I had become a GM. About half of
FIDE, the World Chess Federation, has just announced the results of their Trainer Awards for 2011. There are awards for best trainer in various categories, but the category that interests us most is the Boleslavsky Medal for Best Author. This year it was won by Jacob Aagaard. So well done Jacob. And well done
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Dear Quality Chess Reader, We have recently published a couple of new books. Mayhem in the Morra by Marc Esserman offers a lively anti-Sicilian repertoire with 2.d4 cxd4 3.c3. But that can’t be sound, can it? That was my view when Marc suggested we publish his book, but the enthusiastic American IM convinced me he
Quality Chess Newsletter – two new books and a new hardcover Read Post »
I have to admit that I had no knowledge about GM Aveskulov from Ukraine until today. Nikos came across this quote which was very flattering: Strongest chess players in their interviews emphasize on the importance of the openings in the modern chess. This matter is so crucial on the top level that up to 100%
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Is me! I went into the event as 9th seed and highest rated Scottish resident. Having not defeated a GM for two years, I did two in the final two days to end shared 1st to 5th and claim the trophy, the cheque and 11 rating points (all won on those last two days). Some
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Here is an updated publishing schedule: Marc Esserman Mayhem in the Morra NOW Lars Schandorff Playing 1.d4 – A Grandmaster Guide – The Queen’s Gambit NOW Lars Schandorff Playing 1.d4 – A Grandmaster Guide – The Indian Defences August Jacob Aagaard Grandmaster Preparation – Positional Play (Hardback) August/September Boris Avrukh Grandmaster Repertoire 11 – Beating
Morra and Playing 1.d4 to be published Read Post »
A friend of mine organises a football quiz every 2 years and asks for a few participants. This time three of us in the office spent about 2 minutes plotting 14 answers to 14 random questions. Out of about 50 participants I was leading about half way, but things changed, until there was a surprise