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  1. Happy Monday (and happy Sunday to my fellow Americans 😉 )

    Blog post #40 is live!

    Reflecting on insightful comments from Daniel Furfaro♟ about my last blog. The nuances of small decisions can make a big difference.

    Sharing my latest game against Detlef Zoll in the ICCF Veterans World Cup 13 semi-finals, which was my final game in VWC 13.

    Amici Sumus

    #Chess #ICCF #VeteransWorldCup #ChessLife #StrategicThinking #ChessPunks #Schach

    chess.myvortexcloud.com/Vetera

  2. 👑 **Navigating the Giants: My Journey in the 13th ICCF Veterans’ World Cup** 👑

    As a senior chess enthusiast, I entered this prestigious event as an untitled player, facing opponents with significantly higher ratings, including International Masters and other titled players. To all senior chess enthusiasts out there, I say this: Keep playing, keep learning, and keep improving. Your journey in the world of chess is far from over.
    **Amici Sumus.**
    #chesspunks #chess #ICCF
    egbert-azure.github.io/Navigat

  3. 👑 Update on My Chess Journey! 👑

    My latest blog post, "The Road to ELO 2000 - the New Unknown in My Chess Journey." went online. My second adjusted opening strategy 📚♟️

    Build a repertoire that suits your unique style💡

    While I'm no grandmaster and far from a great player, I hope my approach can offer insights to elevate your game.
    Amici Sumus!

    Read the full blog post here!

    egbert-azure.github.io/Embraci

    #chesspunks 🤖 #Chess US Chess #ICCF

  4. Congrarulations to Chinese Grand Master Ding on becoming World Chess Champion.

    I've seen a few people saying he only won because the previous champion, Magnus Carlsen, declined to play. I say, you got to be in it to win it!

    I've seen a few people saying that the quality of the match wasn't as great as with Magnus involved. Well, even Magnus said this match was a different dynamic to his matches, where players tried to close positions down rather than take risks to keep the position alive.

    I can't understand why people who are nowhere near as good as Ding are taking shots at him less than a day after he scores the biggest win of his life. He's World Champion, he played better overall chess than his opponent during the match which was a spectacular delight for the fans.

    Great work Ding, and congratulations on becoming the 17th World Chess Champion!

    #chess #chesspunks #NepoDing #worldchesschampionship

  5. Congrarulations to Chinese Grand Master Ding on becoming World Chess Champion.

    I've seen a few people saying he only won because the previous champion, Magnus Carlsen, declined to play. I say, you got to be in it to win it!

    I've seen a few people saying that the quality of the match wasn't as great as with Magnus involved. Well, even Magnus said this match was a different dynamic to his matches, where players tried to close positions down rather than take risks to keep the position alive.

    I can't understand why people who are nowhere near as good as Ding are taking shots at him less than a day after he scores the biggest win of his life. He's World Champion, he played better overall chess than his opponent during the match which was a spectacular delight for the fans.

    Great work Ding, and congratulations on becoming the 17th World Chess Champion!

    #chess #chesspunks #NepoDing #worldchesschampionship

  6. Congrarulations to Chinese Grand Master Ding on becoming World Chess Champion.

    I've seen a few people saying he only won because the previous champion, Magnus Carlsen, declined to play. I say, you got to be in it to win it!

    I've seen a few people saying that the quality of the match wasn't as great as with Magnus involved. Well, even Magnus said this match was a different dynamic to his matches, where players tried to close positions down rather than take risks to keep the position alive.

    I can't understand why people who are nowhere near as good as Ding are taking shots at him less than a day after he scores the biggest win of his life. He's World Champion, he played better overall chess than his opponent during the match which was a spectacular delight for the fans.

    Great work Ding, and congratulations on becoming the 17th World Chess Champion!

    #chess #chesspunks #NepoDing #worldchesschampionship

  7. Congrarulations to Chinese Grand Master Ding on becoming World Chess Champion.

    I've seen a few people saying he only won because the previous champion, Magnus Carlsen, declined to play. I say, you got to be in it to win it!

    I've seen a few people saying that the quality of the match wasn't as great as with Magnus involved. Well, even Magnus said this match was a different dynamic to his matches, where players tried to close positions down rather than take risks to keep the position alive.

    I can't understand why people who are nowhere near as good as Ding are taking shots at him less than a day after he scores the biggest win of his life. He's World Champion, he played better overall chess than his opponent during the match which was a spectacular delight for the fans.

    Great work Ding, and congratulations on becoming the 17th World Chess Champion!

    #chess #chesspunks #NepoDing #worldchesschampionship

  8. Congrarulations to Chinese Grand Master Ding on becoming World Chess Champion.

    I've seen a few people saying he only won because the previous champion, Magnus Carlsen, declined to play. I say, you got to be in it to win it!

    I've seen a few people saying that the quality of the match wasn't as great as with Magnus involved. Well, even Magnus said this match was a different dynamic to his matches, where players tried to close positions down rather than take risks to keep the position alive.

    I can't understand why people who are nowhere near as good as Ding are taking shots at him less than a day after he scores the biggest win of his life. He's World Champion, he played better overall chess than his opponent during the match which was a spectacular delight for the fans.

    Great work Ding, and congratulations on becoming the 17th World Chess Champion!

    #chess #chesspunks #NepoDing #worldchesschampionship

  9. OMG what a finish!!

    Amazing win by Ding in the fourth rapid tie break game to finally break the deadlock!!

    First Chinese Open World Chess Champion

    #chess #NepoDing #chesspunks #worldchesschampionship

  10. OMG what a finish!!

    Amazing win by Ding in the fourth rapid tie break game to finally break the deadlock!!

    First Chinese Open World Chess Champion

    #chess #NepoDing #chesspunks #worldchesschampionship

  11. OMG what a finish!!

    Amazing win by Ding in the fourth rapid tie break game to finally break the deadlock!!

    First Chinese Open World Chess Champion

    #chess #NepoDing #chesspunks #worldchesschampionship

  12. OMG what a finish!!

    Amazing win by Ding in the fourth rapid tie break game to finally break the deadlock!!

    First Chinese Open World Chess Champion

    #chess #NepoDing #chesspunks #worldchesschampionship

  13. OMG what a finish!!

    Amazing win by Ding in the fourth rapid tie break game to finally break the deadlock!!

    First Chinese Open World Chess Champion

    #chess #NepoDing #chesspunks #worldchesschampionship

  14. ICCF - 2023 Message from the President
    Saturday, December 31, 2022: Warmest wishes to you and all those dear to you for an extremely healthy, happy, and prosperous New Year.
    #chess #chesspunks #iccf #schach #correspondencechess

    iccf.com/message?message=1592

  15. I was going to play all afternoon in the Weekly Classical Arena because it's a rare Friday that I have off, but after the first game was like, dang, it's a lot of work to play classical. Might as well go out on a high note. Might play another game this afternoon. lichess.org/1wh1W6c0/white #chess #ClassicalChess #lichess #chesspunks