#hive-157286Unmoderated tagAll postsTrendingHotNewPromotedPayoutshirohurl in #hive-157286 • yesterdayQueen's Gambit Declined, a Bottle of Beaujolais and a Rare 3rd Move (Again)...Last night I called in on one of my private English language students, a doctor who I have taught for many years. After an hour or so of English conversation, we spent another…alberto0607 in #hive-157286 • 2 months agoUn deporte de caballeros y polémicas - OpiniónCombates sobre el tablero El ajedrez, el deporte ciencia, de caballero y damas, siempre ha generado grandes guerras sobre el tablero, las mentes crean escenas de combates increíbles condoctorfate in #hive-157286 • 5 months agoOpponent Resigns When Queen Gets CapturedAs always in a typical match, I am just planning one or two steps ahead, which isn’t a plan at all. I just try to rely making an intricate network of pieces that inter-support…doctorfate in #hive-157286 • 5 months agoThe Value of Sheer WillSometimes, getting so battered by relentless attacks and captures pushes your mind forward and forces a victory. This has been the case here, where hope has almost been gone, undoctorfate in #hive-157286 • 6 months agoSurprise MatchI honestly did not expect to win this match. I have made so many mistakes and my army has been decimated swiftly and savagely. One problem with me is that when a valuable piece isdoctorfate in #hive-157286 • 6 months agoIn this match, I just ate...and ate...and ate...In this match, I just ate...and ate...and ate... #aliveandthriving #bbhdoctorfate in #hive-157286 • 6 months agoA Quick Unexpected VictoryDidn't realize that the match for today would result in a quick unexpected victory. Feels good to be alive under these circumstances. That's enough chess for today. Next time I may featuredoctorfate in #hive-157286 • 6 months agoAggressive Players The player here has been very aggressive, with a rah-rah-rah attitude. Good thing I was lucky. Please take it easy on the aggression. It's pressuring me! I love it when luck lets…doctorfate in #hive-157286 • 6 months agoA Bountiful Feast!I'll be the first to admit that I am not good at chess, but it's really my favorite sport! Anyway, I got lucky again and had a hefty serving of the opponent's entire roster of…hirohurl in #hive-157286 • 3 months agoGameknot Chess, League D1: Why On Earth Did My Opponent Resign?People tell you that chess isn't a game of luck, but let's face it, sometimes you definitely get lucky - as I did when my opponent (Black) resigned from what I felt was a winningjustfavour in #hive-157286 • 3 months agoHive Chess Tourney Round 10Having played 10 rounds of the Hive chess tournament, I can boldly say I have improved my chess skills. Not only have I been able to get used to playing under pressure, but I…justfavour in #hive-157286 • 4 months agoReview: Hivechess Tourney Round 9Today, the Hive chess brothers played Round 9 of the Hive chess tournament. As usual, it was filled with quite a number of blunders, mistakes, errors, strong openings, and…justfavour in #hive-157286 • 4 months agoThe Power Of Observation: How A Chess Opponent Outsmarted MeIn chess, I have played against newbies. I have also played against strong players. I have played against newbies who played like strong players, andjustfavour in #hive-157286 • 5 months agoRound 5, Season 19: Thrilling Turnarounds Yesterday marked the 5th round of season 19 of the Hive chess tournament. We played the 5+3 variation. Yesterday’s tourney was arguably the most interesting tourney since we started seasojustfavour in #hive-157286 • 5 months agoPawns To Pieces: Chess 960The first time I ever played Chess 960 was in the previous season of the Hive chess tournament. Although I won a few games by luck, I committed so many blunders and errors. I concluded thjustfavour in #hive-157286 • 3 months agoThe Final Move: Reflecting On My Journey Through Hive Chess Season 19Three months ago, I received a notification from @stayoutoftherz, the host of the Hive chess tourney about the season 19 tournament. Before this time, I had been participating ijustfavour in #hive-157286 • 3 months agoHive Chess Tourney Season 19 Round 11"When you see a good move, look for a better one"- Emanuel Lasker. Hello, Chess brothers. Yesterday, we played Round 11 of season 19 of the Hive Chess tourney. I thought the…justfavour in #hive-157286 • 4 months agoReview: Hive Chess Tourney Round 8Round 8 of the Hive Chess tournament went pretty well considering my challenging circumstances. After a long and hectic day, I decided to take a two-hour nap before the game.…justfavour in #hive-157286 • 4 months agoTimeless Chess TipsWhen it comes to chess, I wouldn't call myself an expert. Well, it’s called a grandmaster in chess. For those who do not know who a grandmaster is; injustfavour in #hive-157286 • 4 months agoHivechess S19 Round 7 ReviewYesterday, the school chess team, which I am a big part of, held a chess session. Typically, we have these sessions every day of the week. We gather in a very cool space,