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BocoPacer
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19 Jul 2026
Destroying the Najdorf Autopilot: The Kraljevo Variation
Let’s be honest: playing against the Najdorf Sicilian can be deeply frustrating. It is the undispute…
19 Dec 2025
CHAOTIC BULLET WAR: My 10 Most Exciting Games of 2025
Ten chaotic bullet battles full of traps, attacks, and practical insights from 2025.
11 Jun 2026
AN UNEXPECTED OFFER, OR GRANDMASTERS ARE MACHINES — AND MACHINES CAN BREAK
“A bear only needs to hit you once with its paw,” I would say with a laugh.
2 Apr 2026
100,000 Games Later: What 172 Days of Chess Taught an Amateur
It took 172 days of pure playtime, nearly five years of persistence, and a lifetime of passion, but …
23 Dec 2025
New Year’s Chess Resolutions
I don’t believe in motivation. I believe in discipline, clarity, and repetition. Playing everything …