This month I played my second over-the-board, classical, FIDE-rated tournament. The event was the first phase of the Uruguayan Chess Championship, and by the end of it seven players would qualify for the semi-finals. I didn't like my chances for q...
This month I played my first over-the-board tournament, a rapid (fifteen minutes with a five-second increment) FIDE event that took place in the peninsula of Punta Ballena, in Uruguay. Here's a picture of the beautiful Laguna del Sauce, right ou...
After almost a year of not playing, I set myself the goal of getting to the next level and reaching 1600 rapid. After this little accomplishment, I wanted to share with you my experience and findings as to what it takes to be a 1500 rated player: ...
