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ChessMint: An online tool for offline training
A brief introduction to a website I have been building.
Challenge 2500 | 15. Push!
A brief update on how the year is going and what's next.
Challenge 2500 | Almost halfway there!
After Vlissingen, I competed in two more tournaments in August. In this brief article I summarise th…
Challenge 2500 | 11. Vlissingen
Tournament play continues! Reviewing my tournament result in Vlissingen; one more step forward on my…
Challenge 2500 | 10. Training Continues
In this post, I'll recap how this project has been going so far, set some goals and intentions for t…
How do you visualise chess positions?
I'm exploring the topic of how chess players visualise positions and would like to write a post abou…
Challenge 2500 | 9. A Leap Forward!
In this blog entry, I'll review the GM tournament in Budapest I competed in late March. Also, an out…
Challenge 2500 | 8. Mixed Bag
Last week, I competed in a 9-round open tournament in Bavaria. In this entry, I'll review how the to…
Challenge 2500 | 7. A missed chance
Back with another tournament recap. This time, with some photos and diagrams.
Challenge 2500 | 6. On The Podium!
Reviewing the third tournament I've competed in since starting this challenge. Happy to report that …
Challenge 2500 | 5. Structurelessness
I am going to be competing in a tournament next week, so in this entry I outline how I intend to des…
Challenge 2500 | 4. Improving bit by bit
After two back-to-back tournaments in late December and early January, it was time again for a regul…
Challenge 2500 | 3. A Step Forward!
Reviewing my first tournament of the year 2023, the Staufer-Open in Schwäbisch Gmünd.
Challenge 2500 | 2. Damage Control
I review my first tournament since starting this project, sharing and discussing a couple of interes…
Challenge 2500 | 1. Let's begin.
The first week of this project is behind me. In this (admittedly slightly lengthy) post, I'll go thr…