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🔥♟️New Pod! ♟️🔥 Part 2 of me being interviewed by Omar Mills (Chess Von Doom) for the 3rd anniv. of the show. We chat: ☑️ There are no "shoulds" in a club player's chess journey. ☑️ Is chess better off growing in Esports style? ☑️ My #1 #chess wish. adultchessacademy.com/blog/120-ep-12…

Observed at a scholastic tournament: two students were not content with their draw so they settled it once and for all with best of three rock paper scissors. #chess

1) Tess was right about this all along. 2) Her concerns have, indeed, generally been dismissed with ad hominem or emotional reactions rather than reasoning. A bit of context on the Barstool stuff (which I was missing until this morning): iris.virginia.edu/5-things-you-s…

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Had so many kids at our library class yesterday that I had to break out the big screen! #chess

Currently in beautiful Vermont, hosting my first chess retreat for adults! Each day features group instruction, a practice tournament game, local excursions and evening program. The first night featured a simul. #chess #chesspunks

Day 2 Topic: piece activity & lichess tutorial Featuring small groups, tournament games, a visit to the Manchester chess club, a local creamery and a guess the move competition. Naturally this was followed by an impromptu late night analysis session.

Day 3 Topic: resiliency Today’s focus was on presenting problems for opponents and how to fight back when you find yourself in tough positions. Also on the agenda: game rd 2 w/ post mortem, hike to Equinox Pond, hand & brain!

Day 3 (final) Topic: visualization/evaluation Post morning lessons, the day featured sparring, choose your own excursions (swimming, whisky tasting, blueberry picking, etc.). Evening activities included a cookout, team chess and blindfold match.

I'm very pleased to have collaborated with Danya on this project. Our recommendations are grouped by seven categories and are sortable by rating. Hope you find it useful! #chess #chesspunks