My second attempt at the Cupcake Gambit (1. a3 d5 2. e4 dxe4 3. d3 exd3 4. Bxd3) was even sweeter than the first. Where the original Cupcake Gambit chess game featured sprinkles of originality, the sequel shares part of the recipe you can use to win games with this tactically tasty variation of Anderssen’sContinueContinue reading “A Second Taste of the Cupcake Gambit”
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The Cupcake Gambit
I don’t normally partake in a potentially messy treat while trying to play speed chess. However, occasionally I find myself in a tricky and potentially sticky situation where I am offered a treat while I am otherwise engaged in a chess game. On January 1, 2024, I was enjoying a cappuccino while playing speed chessContinueContinue reading “The Cupcake Gambit”
Latvia vs USA Chess Match 2015
Team USA will be winning the Latvia – USA Correspondence Chess Match of 2015 and I helped lead the way as our highest board with a perfect result. My advice is simple, “Keep Calm and Take Your Time.” LAT-USA 2015 TD Kracht, Jörg (IA) Latvia White Black White Black USA Board 1 SIM Roze, Andris 2513 ½ ½ContinueContinue reading “Latvia vs USA Chess Match 2015”