#hive-157286Unmoderated tagAll postsTrendingHotNewPromotedPayoutshirohurl in #hive-157286 • 27 days agoTwo Examples of "Ablenkung" (Distraction / Deflection) in ChessYesterday, I blogged about a chess coaching session I ran earlier this week around the theme of "Ablenkung" or "distraction," also translated as "deflection." The topic was…doctorfate in #hive-157286 • 3 months agoOpponent Resigns When Queen Gets CapturedAs always in a typical match, I am just planning one or two steps ahead, which isn’t a plan at all. I just try to rely making an intricate network of pieces that inter-support…doctorfate in #hive-157286 • 4 months agoThe Value of Sheer WillSometimes, getting so battered by relentless attacks and captures pushes your mind forward and forces a victory. This has been the case here, where hope has almost been gone, undoctorfate in #hive-157286 • 4 months agoSurprise MatchI honestly did not expect to win this match. I have made so many mistakes and my army has been decimated swiftly and savagely. One problem with me is that when a valuable piece isdoctorfate in #hive-157286 • 4 months agoIn this match, I just ate...and ate...and ate...In this match, I just ate...and ate...and ate... #aliveandthriving #bbhdoctorfate in #hive-157286 • 4 months agoA Quick Unexpected VictoryDidn't realize that the match for today would result in a quick unexpected victory. Feels good to be alive under these circumstances. That's enough chess for today. Next time I may featuredoctorfate in #hive-157286 • 4 months agoAggressive Players The player here has been very aggressive, with a rah-rah-rah attitude. Good thing I was lucky. Please take it easy on the aggression. It's pressuring me! I love it when luck lets…doctorfate in #hive-157286 • 4 months agoA Bountiful Feast!I'll be the first to admit that I am not good at chess, but it's really my favorite sport! Anyway, I got lucky again and had a hefty serving of the opponent's entire roster of…hirohurl in #hive-157286 • last monthGameknot Chess, League D1: Why On Earth Did My Opponent Resign?People tell you that chess isn't a game of luck, but let's face it, sometimes you definitely get lucky - as I did when my opponent (Black) resigned from what I felt was a winninghirohurl in #hive-157286 • 5 months agoHere's My Latest Chess Video: Gameknot "Live Chess" Blitz Game (QGD)This was a satisfying "live chess" blitz win, playing as White (QGD) against a "higher rated" (1922) player on Gameknot. I was white and played the Queen's Pawn Opening that…doctorfate in #hive-157286 • 2 months agoChess match feat. rook sweeperThe rook literally sweeped almost the entire row checking the king. Yummy! The match is at the link below.doctorfate in #hive-157286 • 4 months agoMy pawn got lucky!Without me strategizing it or giving it much thought, mlogen9f in #hive-157286 • 7 months agoChess: Strategy and War in a Board GameHello Hive Community! Today's topic in #mayinleo is about board games, strategy and war. All these elements are in one of favorite hobbies, Chess. Chess is a boardhirohurl in #hive-157286 • 6 months agoIrving Chernev, Logical Chess, Game 1: Avoid h3 After Kingside CastlingLogical Chess Last week, I happened to watch a videos by National Chess Master Nelson Lopez on his Chess Vibes Youtube channel. In the video, Nelson t
