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#Chess Position Worth Sharing 119

Today’s position is from the game between Robert James Fischer (White) and Lhamsuren Myagmarsuren (Black) played at the Sousse Interzonal on 10/15/1967. Black has just played 29… dxc2. What does Bobby Fischer play as white?

Free Online Summer Chess Camp Winners

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#Chess Position Worth Sharing 118!

Today’s position is from GM Gata Kamsky vs GM Shakhriyar Mamedyarov , World Cup 2013. Mamedyarov (Black) just played 29… Kh6. What did Kamsky (White) play for move 30? What does white play?

#Chess Positions Worth Sharing! 117

Tonight’s puzzle comes from Hikaru Nakamura vs. Robert Lee Hess, 2012 US Championship in St Louis. GM Robert Hess has just played move 30… Kh8. What did GM Nakamura play for white’s 31st move? What is white’s best move?

Essential Checkmates

This video teaches how to complete three kinds of checkmates: The “Rolling Rook” or two rook checkmate The King & Queen checkmate The Rook & King checkmate Special thanks to my daughter Rosaleia for manning the demo board https://youtu.be/p9voIai1Qw4 If you have any questions about this lessons please email me at: dailychessmusings@gmail.com

How to Share your Games From Chess.com

If you played a game that you are proud of, had a question about, or would like me to analyze then you can share your game with me by emailing it to analyzethatdcm@gmail.com. If you do not know how to email your game watch the video below. https://youtu.be/hUpeUcPvcQA I know it says to mail it to DailyChessMusings@gmail.com inContinueContinue reading “How to Share your Games From Chess.com”

Emory Tate’s Immortal Game

Master Chess Theatre is a weekly introspection on awe inspiring games of chess. This week’s episode features a game played between Emory Tate and Leonid Yudasin from 1997.

Emory was a very dear friend of mine and I consider it an honor to have the very first episode of Master Chess Theatre dedicated to him. We spoke of making this series before he died in 2015. I regret that I never had the time to do it before now.

Free Online Chess FAQ

*How can I register? You should be able to register on the Registration page, but if you were having difficulty you can email dailychessmusings@gmail.com. *Do I need a Chess.com account? Yes. We will be using Chess.com to play games and a tournament. You will need an account, but there is no cost to you. YouContinueContinue reading “Free Online Chess FAQ”

Is it easier to learn chess or reading music?

Question: Is it easier to learn chess or reading music? Chess notation and musical notation have a fair amount in common. Those who have studied diligently are rewarded with a chessboard/symphony in their mind. Still, reading musical notation and/or recording chess games are arguably the least fun aspects of “playing.” Some instructors even claim thatContinueContinue reading “Is it easier to learn chess or reading music?”

Wyzant Chess Tutoring

Question: What is your opinion of Wyzant.com chess tutoring? Wyzant is a tutoring platform with many great educators. Having been a chess instructor for several decades, I recognize the profiles of many other highly qualified chess teachers. The whiteboard on Wyzant is easy to post chess problems on, I simply tilt the camera toward myContinueContinue reading “Wyzant Chess Tutoring”

(GM) Rashid Nezhmetdinov

Question: Why wasn’t Rashid Nezhmetdinov a Grandmaster? Answer: By most accounts, Rashid Nezhmetdinov should be a Grandmaster (if for no other reason than having won the Russian Championship over a talented field in 1950, 1951, 1953, 1957 and 1958.) It wasn’t until 1950 that the Grandmaster title was first awarded by FIDE and only 27ContinueContinue reading “(GM) Rashid Nezhmetdinov”

Basic Chess Strategy

Question: What are some common chess strategies? Answer: Below is a list of chess strategies known as Reuben Fine’s “Thirty Rules of Chess”. Chess is a complicated game and there will always be exceptions to any rule. However, it is a good exercise to understand why each item below is generally recognized as good chessContinueContinue reading “Basic Chess Strategy”

The Grandmaster of Unorthodox Chess!

Question: Who are the most controversial or unorthodox chess players? Why? What do you think of them? Answer: GM Bent Larsen (Jørgen Bent Larsen 3/4/1935 – 9/9/2010) was the greatest unorthodox chess player to have ever graced Caïssa with his devotion. Famous for his innovative and unorthodox style, Bent Larsen was the first Western playerContinueContinue reading “The Grandmaster of Unorthodox Chess!”

So I was just playing a game of #chess and then this happened! 34

White just played Nc3. What is black’s crushing move? (Hint: Analyze checks, captures and threats.)

The Greatness of Viswanathan Anand

Question: Which Indian GM can replace Vishy Anand? Answer: In a recent interview, Viswanathan Anand likened the the proliferation of chess Grandmasters in India to a “snowball effect.” This common analogy couldn’t be more fitting for how the Anand Effect has so rapidly increased the popularity and skill level of chess in his native India.ContinueContinue reading “The Greatness of Viswanathan Anand”