I reached an interesting endgame against Mittens by playing the Brooklyn Variation of Alekhine’s Defense (1. e4 Nf6 2. e5 Ng8). Check out my game vs @chesscom diabolical cat bot here:
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Birthday Simul 2022 + Special Emory Tate Chess Lesson
As is my annual tradition, I took an opportunity to play several young chess players in a simultaneous exhibition to celebrate my birthday. This year’s Birthday Simul took place on December 20th (not December 18th) so as not to conflict with The Calchess Grade Level Championships which took place on my actual birthday. The eventContinue reading “Birthday Simul 2022 + Special Emory Tate Chess Lesson”
Blitz Chess Mondays with Lauren Goodkind 6/20
Blitz Chess Mondays with Lauren Goodkind 6/13
Blitz Chess Mondays with Lauren Goodkind 6/6
Blitz Chess Mondays with Lauren Goodkind 5/30
Blitz Chess Mondays with Lauren Goodkind 5/23
Blitz Chess Mondays with Lauren Goodkind 5/16
Blitz Chess Mondays with Lauren Goodkind
May 09, 2022
Blitz Chess Mondays with Lauren Goodkind
Yes, I Teach Private Chess Lessons
At the Calchess Super States, a few chess parents inquired if I teach private chess lessons. I do coach chess privately and there are two main benefits to taking private chess lessons with me: 1. Your child’s lessons will be customized to accelerate their learning process. 2. Your child will get my one-on-one attention whenContinue reading “Yes, I Teach Private Chess Lessons”
Daily Chess Musings’ Fun Fridays
Celebrate the start of the weekend with Fun Friday chess events. The Daily Chess Musings Club has two blitz tournaments scheduled where Coach Chris will jump around and comment on players’ games in progress. In between the two tournaments, he will be open for challenges for 10 min games. 5:00 PM Pacific Time Friday FrenzyContinue reading “Daily Chess Musings’ Fun Fridays”
Upcoming Chess Events
Dear Chess Friends, I want to let you know about our new online chess event format. Beginning this week, you may notice some extra online chess tournaments “Pop-Up” in the Daily Chess Musings chess club on chess.com. When you see one, join up and participate to earn a raffle ticket in our monthly prize drawingContinue reading “Upcoming Chess Events”
Weekly Tournament Results May 8, 2021
Weekly Tournament Results April 30, 2021
Weekly Tournament Results April 23, 2021
Weekly Tournament Results April 16, 2021
Weekly Tournament Results April 9, 2021
Weekly Tournament Results April 2, 2021
Weekly Tournament Results March 26, 2021
Friday Frenzy Place Player Points #1 rgallege 4 #2 aruminchess 3.5 #3 winnerkarthik07 3.5 #4 kermit8 3 #4 QueenAlisha 3 #6 KingSharvil 3 Super Saturday Swiss Place Player Points #1 GooooChess 4 #2 chaas2178 3.5 #3 Rohitsaich 3 Beginner Brunch