Archive for November 2nd, 2020

Koshed into third

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The lie of the land?

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I think we can safely say that with the vast majority reverting to the internet for chess instruction it has, invariably, become something of a free for all. Youtube has many channels, and is in all probability the best place to go, but how much of what is on offer is worth watching? Not much, I can assure you.

But in recent months I have noticed that the Americans are getting some things not just right but spot on…for what it’s worth, the following two channels are thoroughly recommended.

https://www.youtube.com/c/STLChessClub/featured

https://www.youtube.com/c/ChessClubandScholasticCenterofAtlanta/featured

Olcmarcus

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Bridging the gap

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Before chess became the obsession that took centre stage back in 1987, I loved board games of all kinds. But there was one I liked especially because its similarity to chess. This held true particularly in the early teen years, and here it is.

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