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Calling all chess enthusiasts! 🏁 In my latest blog post, "Where Have You Been?" I share insights into my recent tournament experiences, reflections, and strategic decisions while I navigated through intense tournaments. Decisions have to be made - focus 😀 My last game from the Electronic Knights 2021 Semi-Final is annotated for this blog! 🔗 Check out the full post here: https://lnkd.in/gZAZiCxV #Chess #Tournaments #Strategy #BlogPost #ChessCommunity US Chess

The Truth Behind Chess Cheating Scandals Revealed: Analysis and Insights Discover the shocking truth behind recent cheating scandals in the world of chess. From previous cases involving players like Sebastian Fowler, Igor Rouses, and Borislav Ivanov, to the unprecedented rise of junior player Hans, we delve into the reasons behind these incidents and examine the implications for the future of the game. #ChessCheatingScandals #InsidersAnalysis #JuniorPlayerPhenomenon #ChessControversies #ChessWorldRevelations #GameIntegrity #FutureOfChess #ChessInsights #ChessCommunity #ChessTrends

Delving into the world of elite chess players! 🌟 Analyzing data from top-ranked chess players worldwide reveals intriguing insights. From player distributions to correlation findings between ratings, this analysis unveils the diverse landscape of global chess. Check out the fascinating discoveries in this comprehensive analysis! #ChessAnalysis #DataInsights #ChessPlayers #dataanalysis https://lnkd.in/duFAnVwF

Cognitive Overlay Super Rondos, unopposed. Everyone who plays soccer, plays rondo, no? Barca Academy on average plays 125 hours a year or about 45 minutes every day. At WABA we play what we have trademarked Super Rondo. This video shows an easy warm up version with U11-U16 players. As the ball is coming to you, say the persons name you are going to pass to. Sounds easy but it is dificult. Make your brain really stretch and call out the name of who you want the person your planning passing to, to pass to. We have dozens of variations to get players thinking one, two and three steps ahead. Now add opposition and the cognitive challenge can be over the top. WABAON!

Infinitely proud of my son, Santiago German, who continues his winning streak in chess while competing in the UAE and around the world! While I can hardly stare at my computer for more than two hours straight, Gio can stay steel focused during his classical chess games, which last more than 4 hours at times! (Who says Gen Z guys have short attention spans?) Here's the full story on his latest first place triumph: https://lnkd.in/da8jZDVm Mabuhay!

On 15 May 2024, my group Kill the King (Group 4) had presented ‘5 Top Opening d4’ for MPU3492 Sports (Chess). The 5 top d4 opening we’ve presented are Queen’s Gambit, Colle System, Trompowsky Attack, King’s Indian Defense, and Nimzo-Indian Defense. I’ve been tasked to present the Nimzo-Indian Defense, which is considered as one of Black’s best responses to White’s d4 opener. With this opening, Black would often give up the bishop pair, but will in turn receive a better pawn structure and easy development. This opening is characterised by the moves: 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Bb4 Throughout this presentation, I’ve learnt about the different types of d4 opening in chess. I’ve also learnt to communicate and work together with my groupmates in order to successfully create our presentation. Besides that, from the other groups’ presentations, I’ve learnt about the history of chess and its current development, chess rules and regulations, 5 top e4 opening and other types of chess opening, as well as chess traps. All these presentations had deepened my understanding on how to play chess and had made me a better chess player.

Check out the video from the 3rd Annual Minigolf for Good! Are you in there?

Knights, queens, and kings unite for the ultimate battle of wits on the checkered battlefield! Unleashing our inner grandmaster - Our office chess tournament, "Battle of the Brains," is here to test the strategic prowess. #officechessmasters #strategystars #checkmateshowdown #officemindgames

Chess teaches life lessons, patience, critical thinking, how to move on to the next game after a loss, and much more. It’s also a great way to meet new people around the world. Want to play? Let’s meet at Nexus.