When Big Brother Finds Your Blog
My wife barely knows I have this blog—one I update more regularly than our shared calendar. It’s been a quiet space to reflect, share thoughts, and document the…
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My First IM norm
I got my first IM norm in a tournament in 2019. I played in the Champions League in Division B on board 3. Before the tournament you look…
3 0 blitz against GM
I am small light in the world of chess. But on the rare occasion I can produce some great games. In a lichess tournament (Bundesliga tournament which is…
First tournament since 2018
Last month I had the usual email from a guy call Tim Paulden who organises chess events in Devon. I am still in his address book as I…