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    • Want to be a better Chess Player?

      In the last year I have gone from a beginner (know how to move the pieces, understand checkmate, played the odd game) to..strong novice?..weak intermediate?...it doesn't matter how I categorize my current ability, the point is I am much better tha... | Read More

      • DJAbacus
      • | Apr 10, 2013
      • | 322 views
      • | 10 comments
    • Brilliant Games : Karpov vs Korchnoi 1974

      As part of my improvement program I am looking at some of the greatest games in history. See my blog for other games. The games and commentary for each move are taken from the book, 'Winning Chess - Brilliancies' by Yasser Seirawan.  The whole ... | Read More

      • DJAbacus
      • | Nov 10, 2012
      • | 358 views
      • | 9 comments
    • Brilliant Games : Fischer vs Spassky 1972

      As part of my improvement program I am looking at some of the greatest games in history. The games are taken from the book, Winning Chess 'Brilliancies' by Yasser Seirawan. Yasser gives a thorough examination of each move which I have shortened f... | Read More

      • DJAbacus
      • | Oct 16, 2012
      • | 544 views
      • | 6 comments