In this first column I would like to offer some advice regarding time trouble and effective time management.
There are a number of things one can do to handle their clock more efficiently during a game. Continue reading
In this first column I would like to offer some advice regarding time trouble and effective time management.
There are a number of things one can do to handle their clock more efficiently during a game. Continue reading
Steve Giddins has a weekly column over at TheProblemist.org which is well worth a look. Each week sees a new problem posted for readers to try and solve, with the solution following a few days later.
The position below is this week’s problem which caught my eye and is White to move and mate in 2. See if you can solve it!
For the solution and for further details please check out the full column here
On Thursday 30th January we played our second match in this year’s Harvey Cup, achieving our second draw. Continue reading
Snodland face fierce rivals Maidstone tonight in the Harvey Cup.
Results to follow…
We’ve all played dreadful games. We’ve all blundered pieces, winning positions and rating points. But there’s hope. FM Steve Giddins brings our attention to a recent game played at the annual Wijk aan Zee tournament in the Netherlands.
Quite possibly the worst game ever played by two GMs rated 2700+, White capitulates in just 19 moves. The game can be replayed here
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