#hive-157286Unmoderated tagAll postsTrendingHotNewPromotedPayoutshirohurl in #hive-157286 • 4 hours agoQueen's Gambit Declined, a Bottle of Beaujolais and a Rare 3rd Move (Again)...Last night I called in on one of my private English language students, a doctor who I have taught for many years. After an hour or so of English conversation, we spent another…iamchessguy in #hive-157286 • 5 days agoThe Arabian Mate Pattern RevisitedWhite to move and mate in 2 Many moons ago, I posted about the Arabian mate pattern. It's fairly easy to spot and can occur in a lot of games. Chessalberto0607 in #hive-157286 • 2 months agoUn deporte de caballeros y polémicas - OpiniónCombates sobre el tablero El ajedrez, el deporte ciencia, de caballero y damas, siempre ha generado grandes guerras sobre el tablero, las mentes crean escenas de combates increíbles conhirohurl in #hive-157286 • 3 months agoTwo Examples of "Ablenkung" (Distraction / Deflection) in ChessYesterday, I blogged about a chess coaching session I ran earlier this week around the theme of "Ablenkung" or "distraction," also translated as "deflection." The topic was…hirohurl in #hive-157286 • 2 months agoMy "East German Chess" Challenge for 2025 - Together with Bittersweet Memories of Times PastThis is how I saw in 2025: I was studying problems in the art of "Ablenkung" ("distraction") in a good old East German chessbook that was published in East Berlin back in 1987. Diamchessguy in #hive-157286 • 11 days agoMate in 3 in My Recent Game Find the mate in 3 In my recent game in lichess.org I played black against a lower rated player. The game started with 1. e4 c6 2. d4 d5 3. exd5 { B13 Caro-Kann Defense:…doctorfate in #hive-157286 • 5 months agoOpponent Resigns When Queen Gets CapturedAs always in a typical match, I am just planning one or two steps ahead, which isn’t a plan at all. I just try to rely making an intricate network of pieces that inter-support…doctorfate in #hive-157286 • 5 months agoThe Value of Sheer WillSometimes, getting so battered by relentless attacks and captures pushes your mind forward and forces a victory. This has been the case here, where hope has almost been gone, undoctorfate in #hive-157286 • 6 months agoSurprise MatchI honestly did not expect to win this match. I have made so many mistakes and my army has been decimated swiftly and savagely. One problem with me is that when a valuable piece isdoctorfate in #hive-157286 • 6 months agoIn this match, I just ate...and ate...and ate...In this match, I just ate...and ate...and ate... #aliveandthriving #bbhdoctorfate in #hive-157286 • 6 months agoA Quick Unexpected VictoryDidn't realize that the match for today would result in a quick unexpected victory. Feels good to be alive under these circumstances. That's enough chess for today. Next time I may featuredoctorfate in #hive-157286 • 6 months agoAggressive Players The player here has been very aggressive, with a rah-rah-rah attitude. Good thing I was lucky. Please take it easy on the aggression. It's pressuring me! I love it when luck lets…doctorfate in #hive-157286 • 6 months agoA Bountiful Feast!I'll be the first to admit that I am not good at chess, but it's really my favorite sport! Anyway, I got lucky again and had a hefty serving of the opponent's entire roster of…iamchessguy in #hive-157286 • 23 days agoMy Recent Game with CommentsThe above position occurred in my recent game. It's not one I can be proud of because of a lot of errors. It was fun game though and had the above tactic to finish the game.…iamchessguy in #hive-157286 • 19 days agoGukesh in Solo Lead in Tata Steel Chess Tournamentchess.com The Tata Steel Chess Tournament is one of the most prestigious chess tournaments in the world. Often called the "Wimbledon of Chess", it attracts many of the world's…iamchessguy in #hive-157286 • 29 days agoMy Blitz Game with AnalysisThe above position was from my blitz game in lichess.org. After the moves 1. e4 c6 { B10 Caro-Kann Defense } 2. Nf3 d5 3. exd5 cxd5 4. d4 Bf5 5. Bd3 Bxd3 6. Qxd3 Nf6 7. Bg5 Nbd7…hirohurl in #hive-157286 • 3 months agoGameknot Chess, League D1: Why On Earth Did My Opponent Resign?People tell you that chess isn't a game of luck, but let's face it, sometimes you definitely get lucky - as I did when my opponent (Black) resigned from what I felt was a winninghirohurl in #hive-157286 • 2 months agoThe Art of "Ablenkung" in Chess: How Portisch Missed a Trick in MonacoWhat is Ablenkung ? It's a German word meaning "distraction" (or "deflection") - a crafty tactical maneuver where one piece lures the opponent into a fatal mistake, revealing…hirohurl in #hive-157286 • 7 months agoHere's My Latest Chess Video: Gameknot "Live Chess" Blitz Game (QGD)This was a satisfying "live chess" blitz win, playing as White (QGD) against a "higher rated" (1922) player on Gameknot. I was white and played the Queen's Pawn Opening that…doctorfate in #hive-157286 • 4 months agoChess match feat. rook sweeperThe rook literally sweeped almost the entire row checking the king. Yummy! The match is at the link below.
