Marako71
@amarakom.bsky.social
adult chess improver ♟️ recreational runner 🏃🏻♂️ football fan ⚽️ music addict 🎸
A typical pattern we must know arose on my rapid game: my opponent played Bg4 allowing me to attack their pinned Knight thinking that they can counterattack with a6. What is the right continuation for white? #chesspunks
For those of you #chesspunks that like 1.e4 and you are also #music lovers, there is a an album that you should definitely check 😀. Here is the review from Pitchfork:
Manuel Göttsching: E2-E4
After Ash Ra Tempel dissolved in the mid-’70s, the krautrock band’s leader Manuel Göttsching explored ambiance and minimalism. Improvised at home in an hour, E2-E4 became an electronic music landmark.
pitchfork.com
Yet another annoying photo of celebrities that they are supposed to play #chess. Just have a look in which squares the Queens are. #chesspunks
I’m eager to delve in to this one. I had the utmost respect for @susanpolgar.bsky.social not only for her #chess accomplishments, but also for the fact that is so accessible to us amateurs and to our #chesspunks community, always willing to give us her guidance and her help towards our improvement.
As I am a recreational runner my self, I totally agree with GM Studer #chesspunks
Why Bother? What Running Taught Me About Improving at Chess (and Life) - Next Level Chess By GM Noël Studer
Why bother learning a new skill, especially when you are super busy? You might be surprised with the benefits, though.
nextlevelchess.com
Apparently, the debate whether faster time controls can generate more excitement than classical is not new. Here is an article from NYT archives about it: #chess #chesspunks
Chess: Who Says Chess Is slow?; Not the ‘Rapid Transit’ Man (Published 1964)
nytimes.com
#chesspunks did you know that Sting is an avid #chess player? Have a look on this exhibition game where he lasted for 45 moves before loosing to @garrykasparov.bsky.social
Garry Kasparov vs Sting (2000) Every Move You Make
Viewable chess game Garry Kasparov vs Sting, 2000, with discussion forum and chess analysis features.
chessgames.com
“I found him reading a book and asked what he was reading. He said that he had started rereading Plato (in Greek, of course) and I teasingly wondered, ‘Is it any good?’ To which he matter-of-factly replied: ‘I don’t think much has been added after Plato.’” #chesspunks this is a great read:
Robert Hübner (1948-2025) A great player and a unique mind
The news of the death of Robert Hübner, yesterday at the age of 76, after a long illness, filled me with great sadness. I remembered how we met at tournaments and at our homes, our conversations
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@chessable.com decided to follow the arrogant management cliche “the customer is an idiot”. The emailed us that “Chessable PRO's discount now stacks with other discounts” but when you go to the courses sales you realize that now, they are the half of what they use to be!!! #chess #chesspunks
Now all three perceived as GOAT have something in common: a beef with FIDE. #chess #chesspunks
My biggest failure in #chess is that I couldn’t convey my love for the game to my kids. I really envy fellow #chesspunks who managed it.
Ding’s situation reminds me of a football game where a former strong team plays as an outsider in the final, manages to come back from behind to save the game against all odds and just before the final whistle scores an own goal and looses. Absolute devastation. #DingGukesh #chesspunks
Well deserved for Gukesh and for the Indian #chess community as well who have worked wonders the last decade. Congrats! 👏 #chesspunks
Apparently Anna-Maria Botsari, a Greek woman #chess player, had played the novelty 6. ….Nge7 long before Gukesh!! #WorldChessChampionship #DingGukesh #chesspunks
Although I was pro Gukesh, I am very happy about Ding and how he managed to bounce back. Yesterday I was furious at everyone who mocked him about his blunder, his opening preparation and even for his honest thoughts about the game. #WorldChessChampionship #DingGukesh #chess #chesspunks
What I really like so far in the #WorldChessChampionship is the players' behaviour. Both they are so cool without the usual arrogant attitude. Apart from the games, I even enjoy the press conferences where they answer honestly and even humorously any questions #DingGukesh #chess #chesspunks
If you don’t now already, @chessable.com has an excellent free course with Andras Toth covering the #WorldChessChampionship #chesspunks is worth to have a look at
chessable.com
During the opening, based on his body language, Ding seemed somewhat uncomfortable. I am glad to see him now pushing for a win. Contrary to the predictions, we are enjoying a real Word #chess Championship game. #DingGukesh #WorldChessChampionship #chesspunks