The Gambit of the Beast 😈🤘 #chess #chesspunks

The (very long) waiting is finally over! #chess #chesspunks

Introducing VAR at #chess #chesspunks

A typical pattern we must know arose on my rapid game: my opponent played Bg4 allowing me to attack their pinned Knight thinking that they can counterattack with a6. What is the right continuation for white? #chesspunks

For those of you #chesspunks that like 1.e4 and you are also #music lovers, there is a an album that you should definitely check 😀. Here is the review from Pitchfork:

Yet another annoying photo of celebrities that they are supposed to play #chess. Just have a look in which squares the Queens are. #chesspunks

I’m eager to delve in to this one. I had the utmost respect for @susanpolgar.bsky.social not only for her #chess accomplishments, but also for the fact that is so accessible to us amateurs and to our #chesspunks community, always willing to give us her guidance and her help towards our improvement.

While visiting London, a stop at “Chess & Bridge” was a no-brainer for me. #chesspunks

I run into this today and I have to share it. Blew my mind too #chesspunks

Just started listening to this audiobook. Is any #chesspunk familiar with it?

As I am a recreational runner my self, I totally agree with GM Studer #chesspunks

Apparently, the debate whether faster time controls can generate more excitement than classical is not new. Here is an article from NYT archives about it: #chess #chesspunks

My opponent on today’s rapid game just played Ne4 which is a blunder. Can you see why? #chesspunks

#chesspunks did you know that Sting is an avid #chess player? Have a look on this exhibition game where he lasted for 45 moves before loosing to @garrykasparov.bsky.social

“I found him reading a book and asked what he was reading. He said that he had started rereading Plato (in Greek, of course) and I teasingly wondered, ‘Is it any good?’ To which he matter-of-factly replied: ‘I don’t think much has been added after Plato.’” #chesspunks this is a great read:

@chessable.com decided to follow the arrogant management cliche “the customer is an idiot”. The emailed us that “Chessable PRO's discount now stacks with other discounts” but when you go to the courses sales you realize that now, they are the half of what they use to be!!! #chess #chesspunks

Now all three perceived as GOAT have something in common: a beef with FIDE. #chess #chesspunks

A tricky mate in 2 composition from Polgar’s book. White to move. Merry Christmas #chesspunks

#chesspunks I’m happy about my dedication in #chess study this year. My wife isn’t.

My biggest failure in #chess is that I couldn’t convey my love for the game to my kids. I really envy fellow #chesspunks who managed it.

Ding’s situation reminds me of a football game where a former strong team plays as an outsider in the final, manages to come back from behind to save the game against all odds and just before the final whistle scores an own goal and looses. Absolute devastation. #DingGukesh #chesspunks

Well deserved for Gukesh and for the Indian #chess community as well who have worked wonders the last decade. Congrats! 👏 #chesspunks

Apparently Anna-Maria Botsari, a Greek woman #chess player, had played the novelty 6. ….Nge7 long before Gukesh!! #WorldChessChampionship #DingGukesh #chesspunks

Seems that for a year now @chessable.com resembles tooth brushing #chesspunks

I decided to splurge on this little baby. Let’s see how it goes #chesspunks

Although I was pro Gukesh, I am very happy about Ding and how he managed to bounce back. Yesterday I was furious at everyone who mocked him about his blunder, his opening preparation and even for his honest thoughts about the game. #WorldChessChampionship #DingGukesh #chess #chesspunks

What I really like so far in the #WorldChessChampionship is the players' behaviour. Both they are so cool without the usual arrogant attitude. Apart from the games, I even enjoy the press conferences where they answer honestly and even humorously any questions #DingGukesh #chess #chesspunks

If you don’t now already, @chessable.com has an excellent free course with Andras Toth covering the #WorldChessChampionship #chesspunks is worth to have a look at

During the opening, based on his body language, Ding seemed somewhat uncomfortable. I am glad to see him now pushing for a win. Contrary to the predictions, we are enjoying a real Word #chess Championship game. #DingGukesh #WorldChessChampionship #chesspunks

👋 Hello, Bluesky!

I asked ChatGPT “who is the most underrated player in the history of chess?” and gave me these players as candidates: 1. Akiba Rubenstein, 2. Victor Korchnoi, 3. Bent Larsen, 4. Tigran Petrosian, 5. Richard Réti #chess #chesspunks

Well played @werderbremen.bsky.social 👏👏👏

An interesting article for all #chesspunks not only the aging ones.

A beautiful combination played in 1935 by a Greek District Prosecutor (Laywer then) named Dimitris Papantoniou. He was the unofficial 1st Chess Champion of Greece. (D. Papantoniou-M. Koutilin 1-0, Athens, 1935) White to move, then Black gives his Queen or gets mated in 5 moves #chess #chesspunks

The top three albums of 2024 for me so far: #music #altrock #punkrock #indiemusic #alternativerock

This puzzle from Polgar’s book nearly burned my brain! White has a mate in 3: #chesspunks #chess