Exploring my own weaknesses
While going through a paper book with annotated Botvinnik games I found one of my weaknesses
Why do I not get any tactics in my chess games ?
Thoughts on this recurring question
Beat me in chess !
Join me in the top 5
Is psychology in chess needed to become a stronger player ?
tldr; [1] No, not needed. But sometimes it can help.
Exposing your king, with advantage
Collection of puzzles gathered with Geronimo the g pawn winning
My best OTB chess game
This post is dedicated to the young generation of chess players, who will hopefully not forget to le…
Books : Queen of Katwe & Viktor Korchnoi
Book review
Simplify
Sometimes I like it very much when chess can be made more simple. Especially when there is not very …
Flashback memories, Garry pawn from 3 to 2 checkmate
Right after my game finished I had to think about Svidler - Carlsen, 0-1
Echoes from the past - good knight versus bad bishop trading places
Recently Levon Aronian played a game which resembled a game of Bobby Fischer from decades ago
Racing Knights - A bit of chess curiosity
I like knights that are unexpectedly going to the back rank
Leer van de klassiekers (in Dutch / in het Nederlands)
Vertaald uit het Engels
Learn from the classics
"Contrary to many young Colleagues, I do believe that it makes sense to study the Classics." -- Magn…
5 tips 4 better blitz results
Edited repost from an old (2016) blog
Opening preparation - Scandinavian defense 3.c4 part 3
Edited repost from an old (2016) blog
Opening preparation - Scandinavian defense 3.c4 part 2
Edited repost from an old (2016) blog
Opening preparation - Scandinavian defense 3.c4 part 1
Edited repost from an old (2016) blog
Thinking of the immortal game Steinitz - von Bardeleben
When I was a teenager this immortal game made a lasting impression on me. Today I had the chance to …