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One on one talk with Alexandra Botez. It is 40+ minute long and we touched on many topics rarely discussed. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ectp... #RebelQueen

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In #Communist #Hungary aged 4, @susanpolgar.bsky.social won her first #chess tournament. By 15, she was the top‑rated female player in the world. She was the first woman ever to hold the men's #Grandmaster title, chess' highest designation. pod.fo/e/2b8ca8

White to move! Black just played Bb7. #ChessPunks #ChessTactic

Stamina and perseverance

Happy New Year! I wish all of you an amazing 2025! 🎉🎊

I would like to congratulate GM Ju Wenjun 🇨🇳 for winning the 2024 Women's World Blitz Championship and completing the Triple-Crown. She became only the 2nd woman & 3rd overall in chess history to achieve this very rare feat (World Classical, Rapid, Blitz Champs). I did it in 1996, Magnus in 2014.

Carlsen is OUT of the World Rapid and will NOT play in the World Blitz! He wore jeans (NOT allowed by FIDE according to tournament rules which were posted prior to the tournament). He's fined and agreed to change for tomorrow but refused to change for tonight. FIDE did not agree with his position.

White to move. This is a fun one! #ChessPunks #ChessTactic

And for those who celebrate, Happy Hanukkah! 🕎 #HappyHanukkah

Santa Claus is coming to town! 🎅🧑‍🎄 For those who celebrate, Merry Christmas! 🎄 #MerryChristmas

Merry Christmas Tree Tactic! This puzzle was created by my long time friend and mentor, the late GM Pal Benko. White to move and checkmate in 2. No computer lines please! Have fun! 🙂 #ChessTactic #ChessPunks #MerryChristmas

A little bit cold in here! 🥶

My 2 boys, December 2006 and December 2024!

Just two random people enjoying sushi lunch!

The new King of Chess!

Rebel Queen (March 11, 2025) Forward by GM Yasser Seirawan I am very much looking forward to sharing my story with you. www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/susan... @grandcentralpub.bsky.social

6-6 with 2 to go! Ding's best game in the past 2 years. This is his real strength when in good form. What a statement to make after a horrible blunder yesterday! This will be Gukesh's biggest test in his career! How to come back from such a loss? Luckily, he has a day off to recup. #DingGukesh

All of a sudden, game over! Gukesh won as Ding hung a piece in time pressure! This is what I've been saying all match, getting into severe time pressure is the formula for blunders/self destrution! This may be the game that could make history for Gukesh as youngest world champion ever! #DingGukesh

Official result: Draw! 5-5 after 10 games. It seems that Ding has found his groove and made his intention known. 1) If Gukesh wants to win this match, he has to take chances to break up the deadlock. 2) Ding is happy to chill his way into the rapid and blitz playoffs. #DingGukesh

White to move. #ChessPunks #ChessTactic

Another draw, down to King vs King. 5 games to go with Ding having 3 white and 2 black games. Things are getting tight and pressure level is rising quickly.

Draw! A big miss by Gukesh. It was inexplicable to me why he did not play the simple 44. h4 instead of Ke1. Rule of thumb: "If you have a running pawn, let it run FAST!" His King was better off on f1 so he can defend his bishop on f3 if needed. King on e1 didn't really have a purpose. #DingGukesh

Draw! In spite of Gukesh risking and going into a worse position, Ding is still happy with a peaceful ending. They have a day off tomorrow. #DingGukesh

Draw! A big questionable decision by Ding not to push for a win. He seemed content with 1/2 point. He may not have won anyway, but the killer instinct would have set an important psychological tone. And there was ZERO risk to push while white had to work hard to hold. Very baffling! 🤔 #DingGukesh

Black just played Ng8. #ChessPunks #ChessTactic

Officially over. Score is 2-2 after 4 games. Ding got almost nothing in both white games. It seems that Ding got what he wanted, a slow pace strategical game with no risks. Gukesh also got what he wanted, eliminate a black game. Now it is best of 10 games! #DingGukesh

Game over! Ding did NOT survive the clock or the board! Completely self inflicted! Gukesh was calm and fully took advantage of Ding's mental collapse. Score is tied up at 1.5-1.5. Tomorrow is day off. Ding needs to regroup while Gukesh can build on his momentum. #DingGukesh

23 move draw by repetition. This is a good draw for Gukesh, with the black pieces, to calm his nerves after a rocky start yesterday. #DingGukesh

Game over! Ding scored his 1st classical game win in a long time! Gukesh just has to regroup and tries to get the momentum back in gm 2. Ding never lead in his previous WC match until the end. Gukesh has to adjust his time management and mindset. Still a long match. Not time to panic. #DingGukesh

Built for speed 😁🏝

March 11, 2025

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