My Friend Pete sent me this image, which kicked off a chain of Chuck Norris Chess Jokes. I found a few more on the internet that people came up with. Chuck Norris did play chess, he solved it the first … Continue reading
Pepper Spray Cop Meme for chess I don’t really have any Photoshop skills, but have been laughing at all of the Pepper Spray cop images that have been going around the internet, and made a weak attempt at making my … Continue reading
There was an interesting post on reddit.com called “A counting exercise” that asked the question: How many different ending positions exist where white delivers a checkmate on his third move? To get you started: there are 4 different ending positions … Continue reading
Here is an example of the power of the “Let’s Check” functionality in Fritz 13, which is really impressive. I submitted a game I played on Wednesday night against Paul Covington using the “submit game” feature. This takes the game, … Continue reading
Here are a few quick tips for solving chess tactics problems. Always look at checks. Look for loose pieces (pieces that are undefended) Look for ways to create some sort of double attack (attacking two pieces at the same time) … Continue reading
Are you obsessed with Chess Quiz – really funny! Sample question: 2. You are at a party where you don’t know anyone else. Do you…A. Make a joke with the punchline “I can’t stand chess nuts boasting in an open … Continue reading
For those who like cheap opening traps, here is one you might like to add to your tool box e4 c5 Nf3 d6 c3 Nf6 Be2 (Diagram) If black gets greedy and grabs the pawn with 4. …Nxe4?, then … Continue reading
This is a sample of one of my free chess tactics e-mail newsletters. The newsletters come out every other day, and contain a fun tactics problem for you to solve. You can sign up using the box on the right … Continue reading
My Chess Tactics newsletter reader Cortiano from Brazil recently sent me some more of his Chico Mate Chess Cartoons! You can click on each cartoon to see the larger version. Thanks Cortiano!
There is never a risk or hassle signing up for my free chess tactics newsletter, because you can always unsubscibe with just one click I got a couple of unsubscribes lately where the people left a comment as to … Continue reading