I am going through some of my e-mail today and thought I would post a question that I got here, which may be of interest to others: In regard to this position, which was in my tribute to Robert Byrne … Continue reading
News and Notes: Recent Newsletters, Tim Brennan Week
It has been a while since I did a blog post, so I need to catch up! I have been posting most of my news lately in my newsletters, so I encourage you to sign up for that if you … Continue reading
News and Notes: Paperback Book, Kids Book, Portuguese Book!
St. Patrick’s Day Newsletter In case you missed it, here is a link to my special newsletter that I sent out on St. Patrick’s Day: http://archive.aweber.com/tacticstime/7BcWg/h/Happy_St_Patrick_s_Day_.htm I included some news about chess eBooks, and news about my book being possibly … Continue reading
Brooklyn Castle Review
I got a nice email from the people who were promoting the movie Brooklyn Castle asking me if I would like a free review copy. One of my newsletter subscribers had given him my name. I work for the company … Continue reading
January 2013 Tactics Time Column
The January 2013 Tactics Time features games from the Colorado Open and Panera Bread tournaments that are held in Colorado Springs. Thanks to Fred Spell and Richard “Buck” Buchanan who provided the games to me.
Chess Life, Colorado Springs Open, News and Notes
I am featured in the current March 2013 issue of Chess Life in the “Faces across the Board” section on page 9. I was the assistant tournament director at the Colorado Springs Open this past weekend in Manitou … Continue reading
News and Notes: Cabin Fever, SwissSys, Drinking My Own Bath Water
Tactics Time is featured in this week’s Sunday Chess Column by Stephen Dann, Worcester MA, Telegram & Gazette http://www.telegram.com/article/20130224/NEWS/102249740/ The puzzle is a really good one, which I really like. Answer at the bottom. This past week I was the … Continue reading
The Power of Habit
Recently I have been listening to the audiobook “The Power of Habit” in my car, while driving to work, and around town. You can see this book on amazon here: http://www.amazon.com/The-Power-Habit-What-Business/dp/1400069289 Quick side note: I am a huge fan of … Continue reading
How to update your Tactics Time Kindle eBook
Thank you so much to everyone who has purchased Tactics Time! 1001 Chess Tactics from the Games of Everyday Chess Players and helped to make it the number 1 best selling Kindle chess book! You should have … Continue reading
7 Reasons You Will Love the Tactics Time Chess eBook
#1. It’s cheap! When I was younger I used to love reading MAD magazine. On the cover of each issue it would say something like $1.99 (CHEAP!) MAD was great because they packed in as many jokes and cartoons as … Continue reading
Book Review: Chess is Child’s Play
When I first heard the title “Chess is Child’s Play” I thought it was a low budget sequel about a murderous doll named Chuckie who comes back to life, and tortures the nerdy members of the chess club. But all joking … Continue reading
News and Notes: Forks and Skewers, Chess Life Online, Middle Aged Patzer
Funny comic I saw this morning I played in the Wild Boar tournament this past Saturday up in Fort Collins. It was a 4 Round G/45 tournament. I enjoying playing in coffee shops, and it is a nice place to … Continue reading