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    • I'm back.... again

      Well folks, there seems to be a pattern here. Play and study for a while, go to a tournament feeling good about my progress, get flattened, quit chess for six months. Rinse and repeat. Well, hopefully, we can break the cycle. If you wanna help me... | Read More

    • Study Plan, Goal List

      They say that in any endeavor, you cannot get anywhere without goals, both short and long term, and a plan to reach said goals. They say it helps to put those goals and plans in writing, so I thought I'd do that here. I figure each year when I ren... | Read More

    • The ups and downs of chess

      I've decided, chess is a funny game. You know how some days, you have those great chess days? The ones where you see the board well, plan out and execute sharp attacks? Win a bunch of games? You know, the days that keep you playing this game. Wel... | Read More