Got blocked by Kramnik yesterday, so thought I would celebrate it by making this parody video :). It is not perfect, but I spent way too many hours on it! I did entertain myself - so I hope I can also entertain you :).

For everyone thinking about buying Chessbase program. Please take into consideration that after a few years, you will have to buy a new version to use basic functions. A perfectly working Chessbase 15 is now no longer working because I need to buy a new version to use a

Lost my Thesaurus. Gutted. Really gutted. Like absolutely gutted.

Stomping around the refreshment area in noisy shoes. #badchesshabits

Tailored Swift.

In 1977, Jorge Luis Borges, one of the most influential 20th c. Spanish-language writers, told William F. Buckley (whose first language was Spanish) his reasons for feeling, age 78, that English was 'far finer' than his native tongue. Right or wrong, I love his savor for language

who needs a new chess series when you can watch a documentary with stephen fry following the british team in the 1988 chess olympics (also how awesome is jonathan speelman 🤩) #chesspunks youtu.be/Zopb7VDSuN8?si…

'Heal the world, make it a better place...' My latest cartoon for tomorrow's The Telegraph Buy a print of my cartoons at telegraph.co.uk/mattprints Original artwork from chrisbeetles.com

In the latest episode of the New In Chess Podcast, Matthew Sadler talks about reviewing books, the impact of engines on chess literature, and many other things! Out now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

Giant chess set launch event. Saturday 8th June, 1pm-5pm in the Cricket Meadow next to Rocfort Road car park. Open to all, no charge, spectators welcome. Come along if you'd like to find out about chess, or want to know more about the club. Details here: snodlandchessclub.com

Boris would've stayed until the end but got in trouble for trying to get a chorus of "Ten German Bombers" going

When six words say it all…! This is an absolutely brilliant poster and the “lest we forget” reference is perfect!

Can anyone tell me authoritatively how to pronounce the name of the current world chess champion? In English lettering, it is always written as Ding Liren, but the Cyrillic transliteration is Дин Лижэнь, which implies a pronunciation of Din Lizhen.

Tory MPs fighting to put a bet on what date the general election is

Air Friar

Deal of the century!! 😮😮😮😮

RIP Joss Naylor. An icon in so many ways.

Correction: 5 years ago, Labour had a leader who supported Palestinian rights, so the Israel lobby did what they always do: they smeared him/his supporters as "antisemitic". Now, Labour has a leader utterly in thrall to the Israel lobby. Hence, no more "antisemitism".

Does this bloke ever pay for anything himself?