Welcome everybody, to another Blunder filled edition of Blitz 'n' Memes. If you're a fan of puzzles taken from amateur online blitz tournaments, then you have come to the right place, because that is what I do. As always, the tactics have been...
Gambling: The sure way of getting nothing for something. ~ Wilson Mizner Welcome everybody to another tactically unsound edition of the Osaka Papers. On Sunday March 22nd, I found myself in the idyllic city of Kyoto, Japan, there t...
Greetings, Dr. Jones. I hope this letter finds you well. Unfortunately, this correspondence is not a mere social call, quite frankly the fate of World chess may rest on your shoulders. Earlier this year, the 2026 Ches...
The winner is the one who makes the next-to-last mistake. – Savielly Tartakower Welcome everybody, to another excruciating edition of the Osaka Papers. Spring has arrived here in Japan, and consequently so has qualifying season. Ac...
Welcome everybody, to another awe-inspiring edition of Blitz 'n' Memes... If you're a fan of puzzles taken from amateur online blitz tournaments, then you have come to the right place, because that is what I do. As always, the tactics have bee...
Welcome everybody to another exhilarating edition of Blitz 'n' Memes... If you're a fan of puzzles taken from amateur online blitz tournaments, then you have come to the right place, because that is what I do. As always, the tactics have been ...
Welcome everybody, to another edition of the Osaka Papers... There are four things that no one likes losing: your house keys, your wallet, your cell phone, and your ELO rating points... Sure technically they are just numbers on a screen, but th...
Welcome everybody, to a special year-end edition of Blitz 'n' Memes... If you're a fan of Blitz 'n' Memes then you have come to the right place, as I have put together a list of the top 5 tactics of 2025, as voted on by me, myself and I. Not to...
Welcome everybody to another relaxing edition of Blitz 'n' Memes. If you're a fan of puzzles taken from amateur online blitz tournaments, then you have come to the right place, because that is what I do. As always, the tactics have been select...
Blunders rarely travel alone -Anatoly Karpov Welcome, everybody and Merry Christmas to you all. Christmas came early here in Japan, technically it always does, owing to the rotation of the earth, but this year it was caused by t...
Welcome Everybody, to another blunder filled edition of Blitz 'n' Memes... If you're a fan of puzzles taken from amateur online blitz tournaments, then you have come to the right place, because that is what I do. As always, the tactics have be...
Welcome everyone, to another exhilarating edition of blitz 'n' memes. If you're a fan of puzzles taken from amateur online blitz tournaments, then you have come to the right place, because that is what I do. As always, the tactics have b...
When the chess game is over, the pawn and the king go back to the same box. – One of Danya's favorite chess quotes Welcome, everybody to another exhilarating edition of the Osaka Papers. My latest foray in to the world of Over-the-bo...
Welcome, Everybody to a special Master's edition of Blitz 'n' Memes... For the first time in the storied history of Blitz 'n' Memes this month's tactics have not be drawn from the TGIF Blitz tournament. On Friday September 19th through Tuesday S...
Don't wish it was easier, wish you were better. - Jim Rohn Welcome everybody, to another Over-The-Board, edition of the Osaka Papers. Most chess players are faced with one inevitable and burning question: "When will I get better?"....
Welcome everybody, to another brilliant edition of blitz 'n' memes. If you're a fan of puzzles taken from amateur online blitz tournaments, then you have come to the right place, because that is what I do. As always, the tactics have bee...
Welcome everybody, to another, "oops, my queen is gone.", edition of Blitz 'n' Memes. If you're a fan of puzzles taken from amateur online blitz tournaments, then you have come to the right place, because that is what I do. As always, th...
I was very focused on becoming the best, not the best woman. -Judit Polgar Welcome everybody, to a special "Oh, my God! I met Judit Polgar!!" edition of Blitz 'n' Memes. If you're a fan of puzzles taken from amateur online bl...
Welcome everyone, to another "...wait, did I just miss mate-in-one?" edition of the Osaka Papers. My most recent foray into the world of over-the-board chess, brought me to Japan's third city: Nagoya. I was there to participate in th...
Welcome, everybody to another exhilarating edition of Blitz 'n' Memes. If you're a fan of puzzles taken from amateur online blitz tournaments, then you have come to the right place, because that is what I do. As always, the tactics have been s...
Free yourself from the result. Belal Muhammad, UFC Champion. Welcome everybody to another, free yourself from fear, self-doubt and stressing over the result, edition of the Osaka Papers. The Japan Chess Championship 2025 took place in To...
Welcome everybody to another, "oh no, did I just hang mate-in-one?!", edition of Blitz 'n' Memes. If you're a fan of puzzles taken from amateur online blitz tournaments, then you have come to the right place, because that is what I do. As alwa...
The more I practice, the luckier I get. -Garry Kasparov Welcome Everybody, to a Ghiblified edition of the Osaka Papers. On Sunday March 30th, the Kobe Chess Championship 2025 took place here in Kobe, Osaka. For many this would be the fin...
Welcome everybody, to another super difficult edition of Blitz 'n' Memes. If you're a fan of puzzles taken from amateur online blitz tournaments, then you have come to the right place, because that is what I do. As always, the tactics have bee...
I have always thought it a matter of honour for every chess player to deserve the smile of fortune.”– Mikhail Tal Welcome everybody, to another "Can I qualify for the Japan Championship", edition of the Osaka Papers. In Japan ...
