♟️ This programme cover from the 50th Hastings International Chess Congress 1974–75 for #ChessTuesday. A round-robin tournament won by Vlastimil Hort, it captures world-class chess played over the #NewYear. From the @englishchess.bsky.social Library. #chesshistory #chessliterature

rtchessclub.com/2026/01/05/c... This Mate in 2 problem won first prize in an 1882 composing competition for women.

An instrument will allow people to hear and see each other over long distances

rtchessclub.com/2026/01/02/c... Did you find the correct answer to Monday's puzzle paying tribute to GM Jonathan Hawkins?

Happy New Year

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1mH... I hope 2026 is gonna be your year.

What’s a chess player’s favorite holiday? Chessmas! The pocket-sized 64 Chess Jokes by Max Weiss c 1920 for #ChessTuesday. Perfect to take to a #newyear party? From the @englishchess.bsky.social Library. #chesshistory #chessliterature @richardjameschess.bsky.social @librarydmu.bsky.social

minorpieces.uk/2025/12/29/m... Mrs Sidney's dog allegedly played for Brighton 3rd team: her background is not what you'd expect.

rtchessclub.com/2025/12/29/c... This week's puzzle pays tribute to GM Jonathan Hawkins, who died last week at the age of only 42.

Question on Christmas University Challenge this evening: "In 2025 Leonard Barden broke the record for the longest running newspaper column dedicated to what game?"

Just discovered that my 2nd cousin x2 was (briefly) on Love Island a few months ago. It's hard to see that we have very much in common.

rtchessclub.com/2025/12/26/c... Happy Chessboxing Day! I hope you found the solution to Monday's puzzle.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=8S9f... Wishing everyone a joyous Christmas Day.

rtchessclub.com/2025/12/23/2... Our final match of the year: we were outrated almost 400 points a board so the result was hardly surprising. Some thoughts also on Kingston Chess Club.

rtchessclub.com/2025/12/22/c... Christmas greetings to all our members and friends, past, present and future. Here's a quick holiday puzzle for you.

That's the second time in recent weeks I've met a CHESS Magazine columnist at a concert (a different one each time).

Jonathan Hawkins is unable to do his normal work, as a chess Grandmaster, due to his treatment for an aggressive form of cancer. There is a GoFundMe raised for him. Please donate if you can. www.gofundme.com/f/british-ch...

rtchessclub.com/2025/12/19/c... Did you find the winning continuation in Monday's puzzle?

www.bbc.co.uk/sport/articl... This list of sporting stars who died in 2025 includes a chess player.

rtchessclub.com/2025/12/18/2... Two wins and two defeats in our four matches this week.

Samuel Sloppy, shoemaker @actualnames.bsky.social

chesswithrichard.uk At the age of 10 I received a chess set for Christmas, introducing me to a complex and challenging, exciting and beautiful game which gave me a lifelong hobby and lasting friendships. Based in the heart of Twickenham, I offer a FREE consultancy service for parents and schools.

DNA link with 4th cousin Kenneth, originally from Worcester, Massachusetts, now in West Hartford, Connecticut

Discover arbiter Stewart Reuben’s #chess-themed stamp collection this #ChessTuesday. A hobby often enjoyed around the festive season here we have a World Chess Champions set, Yugoslavia c 1995 & Hungarian stamps saved on an envelope, C 1980. #chesshistory #chessliterature @englishchess.bsky.social

rtchessclub.com/2025/12/15/c... As it's nearly Christmas this week's puzzle introduces you to Swiss GM and coach Noël Studer.

richardjames.smugmug.com/Bushy-Park-1... Today's walk was in Bushy Park.

minorpieces.uk/2025/12/10/m... Augusta Talboys was a chess-playing artist whose paintings sometimes featured kittens on the chessboard. Discover more about her life, art and chess here.

rtchessclub.com/2025/12/12/c... Did you find Black's spectacular move in Monday's position? If so, did you find White's best reply and assess the resulting position correctly?

Ancestry now has the London Electoral Rolls up to 1972 (here).

DNA link with 5th cousin once removed Kathleen, originally from Tekamah, Nebraska, later from Alameda, California.

rtchessclub.com/2025/12/10/2... There were mixed fortunes for our four teams in action this week.

We don’t do court reports, especially when it comes to violent crime, but there’s always an exception.