I am not sure if I have ever mentioned it but my last name translated into English would literally mean rook. You see, the surname “Torres” has its origin in the Latin word “turris,” which means “tower.” Historically, this surname was used to designate people who lived near towers or who were associated with defensiveContinueContinue reading “Torre Means Rook in Chess”
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What is the Best Sacrifice in the History of Chess?
“The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart.” Helen Keller My answer to “What is the Best Sacrifice in the History of Chess?” as asked on Quora. Before I explain my choice for the best sacrifice in the history of chess,ContinueContinue reading “What is the Best Sacrifice in the History of Chess?”