Online chess community where you can play chess, learn strategies and tactics, read chess news, see book reviews, find rules & tips, get free downloads, and more! http://www.chess.com/ 2007 Chess.com 1. The Search for the Bull In the pasture of this world, I endlessly push aside the tall grasses in search of the bull. Following unnamed rivers, lost upon the interpenetrating paths of distant mountains, My strength failing and my vitality...http://blog.chess.com/Keyif/taming-the-bullThu, 04 Nov 2010 13:16:56 -0700http://blog.chess.com/Keyif/taming-the-bullI saw this this morning and wanted to share it with my friends here. I hope you can apply it to your chess endeavors. Keyif Mark Eckhardt Since 1998, Mark Eckhardt has studied Zen Buddhism under the auspices of Bill Yoshin Jordan Posted: ...http://blog.chess.com/Keyif/think-you-are-strong-enough-to-meditateWed, 03 Nov 2010 13:16:03 -0700http://blog.chess.com/Keyif/think-you-are-strong-enough-to-meditateI sadly submit this article about Bent Larsen. I wish I had known him. -------------------------- One of the world's best grandmasters of his day, Danish legend Bent Larsen, has died in Buenos Aires, Argentina after a short illness. He was 75.Th...http://blog.chess.com/Keyif/en-passant-bent-larsenSat, 11 Sep 2010 18:28:48 -0700http://blog.chess.com/Keyif/en-passant-bent-larsenLive match tonight Chicago Blaze against St. Louis Arch Bishops http://174.129.246.109/webGANC/viewer.php?meeting_id=7635368 http://blog.chess.com/Keyif/live-match-tonight-chicago-blaze-against-st-louis-arch-bishopsWed, 01 Sep 2010 17:28:11 -0700http://blog.chess.com/Keyif/live-match-tonight-chicago-blaze-against-st-louis-arch-bishopsI am retired and not looking for work. I got this contact today and figured I'd pass it along. Feel free to contact them if you are in this line of work. Personally, I am glad to be out of it.Job Title:  SQL Server Administrator Location:  Peori...http://blog.chess.com/Keyif/looking-for-workWed, 01 Sep 2010 13:44:37 -0700http://blog.chess.com/Keyif/looking-for-workWell today we had a tournament down at the University Golf Club and on the way there I called the manager to ask him to start setting up the tables. He informed me that he no longer worked there!!! You can imagine my consternation. Here I am up e...http://blog.chess.com/Keyif/may-lighting-strikeSun, 29 Aug 2010 16:37:14 -0700http://blog.chess.com/Keyif/may-lighting-strikeI present to you a fun game I played this morning in a live playoff match.   http://blog.chess.com/Keyif/playoff-matchSat, 21 Aug 2010 08:43:31 -0700http://blog.chess.com/Keyif/playoff-matchThis thursday I played a fun game that came down to the following endgame. I was Black and was able to promote giving me the chance for a perpetual check draw. After looking at the game I wonder if there was a win somewhere. Probably not but I sti...http://blog.chess.com/Keyif/is-this-a-drawSat, 07 Aug 2010 19:17:22 -0700http://blog.chess.com/Keyif/is-this-a-drawThis weekend was the first of what we hope to be start of a monthly chess event at the University Golf Club. As usual it had its first tournament issues, late start on the second round, forgotten powercord, confusion on the food and such but ov...http://blog.chess.com/Keyif/july-25th-tournament-resultsMon, 26 Jul 2010 18:38:22 -0700http://blog.chess.com/Keyif/july-25th-tournament-resultsYesterday I had the longest game I have had so far. I was trying to get a Catalan type opening. After looking at his past games I knew if I played 1.d4 he was going to respond d5 which limited my options. He did exactly that and it was in for a lo...http://blog.chess.com/Keyif/my-longest-gameSat, 24 Jul 2010 17:53:03 -0700http://blog.chess.com/Keyif/my-longest-gameUNIVERSITY GOLF CLUB CHALLENGE July 25, 2010 UNIVERSITY GOLF CLUBAND CONFERENCE CENTER 23520 CRAWFORD AVE UNIVERSITY PARK, IL 60484 Note 3 round swiss. Game 30, with 5 second delay PRIZES: First Prize is a round of Golf for four worth $180.00 ...http://blog.chess.com/Keyif/university-golf-chess-club-challengeThu, 08 Jul 2010 13:39:00 -0700http://blog.chess.com/Keyif/university-golf-chess-club-challengeWell yesterday was a fun day for my chess. I played two rounds of G/30 5sec delay at our weekly club tourney. Below is the first game I played against Len our resident National Master. I was happy with my play. I expected to lose but both he and I...http://blog.chess.com/Keyif/my-game-against-a-national-masterSun, 04 Jul 2010 08:43:33 -0700http://blog.chess.com/Keyif/my-game-against-a-national-masterLast night I was playing a live blitz game and it was quite fun. I wanted to take a moment to share the game with you and my thoughts during it.   http://blog.chess.com/Keyif/2-minute-gameThu, 01 Jul 2010 07:58:52 -0700http://blog.chess.com/Keyif/2-minute-gameHello My Chess Friends, My daughter is competing in a contest on Youtube and I would like to request that you look at her video and give her 5 stars or just "like" it. Keyif http://blog.chess.com/Keyif/guitar-contestSat, 12 Jun 2010 14:29:48 -0700http://blog.chess.com/Keyif/guitar-contestEnjoy Team Chess Around Chicago! YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN IN THE FUN OF PLAYING TEAM CHESSThe CICL organizes team-chess matches through out the greaterChicago-area, in both the suburbs and downtown.We have 52 years of experience, 300 players on ...http://blog.chess.com/Keyif/chicago-industrial-chess-leagueFri, 14 May 2010 17:14:40 -0700http://blog.chess.com/Keyif/chicago-industrial-chess-leagueIn my preparations for the Chicago Open I have been studying Reuben Fine's "Basic Chess Endings" In this book there are some great principles to keep in mind as you prepare to enter the Endgame. I hope the help you too. Start thinking about the e...http://blog.chess.com/Keyif/twenty-rules-for-the-endgameSun, 09 May 2010 20:23:18 -0700http://blog.chess.com/Keyif/twenty-rules-for-the-endgameOn April 1st I was invited to come and see Theo Ubique's production of "Chess the Musical." I was also asked to do a Q&A session afterwards with the audience and cast, we will come to that in next blog. The musical is being put on at the "No...http://blog.chess.com/Keyif/chess-the-musicalTue, 06 Apr 2010 09:33:17 -0700http://blog.chess.com/Keyif/chess-the-musicalToday in reading IM Jeremey Silman's posting on "The Tango Defense" I followed the link to learn more about this defense. After reading it I saw a link there on Astrology and Chess. Scientifically I know that there is no statistical way that Astro...http://blog.chess.com/Keyif/astrology-and-chessTue, 09 Mar 2010 12:00:26 -0800http://blog.chess.com/Keyif/astrology-and-chessIn my New Year's Goals I set about studying the Endgame. So far I am still living up to my goals and have seen some improvement. Before I give the possiblities I would like to pass along the following story. Not sure where I found this so I canno...http://blog.chess.com/Keyif/what-can-or-cannot-mate-vs-lone-kingThu, 18 Feb 2010 15:51:01 -0800http://blog.chess.com/Keyif/what-can-or-cannot-mate-vs-lone-kingWell last night I finally did it. I won a game in the Chicago Industrial Chess League. It was against an undefeated opponent, so far this season, against a very strong team. Below is my game. I hope you can learn something from it. Obviously there...http://blog.chess.com/Keyif/my-first-cicl-winWed, 17 Feb 2010 14:49:55 -0800http://blog.chess.com/Keyif/my-first-cicl-win