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The Summer of Chess

The Summer of Chess

Shakhmatova
| Sep 20, 2025
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It's hard-to-believe how far-away events, in Washington, D.C., since late-January (i.e. the ongoing Federal meltdown comprised of looming threats of sudden dismissal, repeatedly made to all U.S. government employees—myself included—fol...

Waiting for a 'Go'

Waiting for a 'Go'

Shakhmatova
| Sep 20, 2025
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It's a weird feeling, indeed, when you're waiting for news of something important, but when it entails wondering if you've made the cut for your national team to an historic FIDE tournament, overseas: namely, the 2nd FIDE Olympiad for People with ...

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Greetings, Chess Enthusiasts!


Welcome to my blog—Strategy Unseen—where I plan to regale you with fascinating tales of the numerous tournaments I've played (both foreign and domestic), and many defining experiences I've had along the way. In starting this new project, I hope to inform and entertain (as much as educate), by sharing plenty of instructive games, memorable experiences, and also useful insights for new and improving players, alike.