Author Archives: oliviasmithiesyoga

27/02/21 COMPETITION: Short Master Games

Chess puzzle from 06/02/21. Find the best continuation for black in this game.

20/02/21 Puzzle: Solution

Solution to the chess puzzle from 20/02/21. Short master games in the ‘short sharp shocks’ collection.

20/02/21 COMPETITION: Short Master Games

Chess puzzle from 20/02/21. Find the best continuation for white in this game.

13/02/21 Puzzle: Solution

Solution to the chess puzzle from 13/02/21. Short master games in the ‘short sharp shocks’ collection.

13/02/21 COMPETITION: Short Master Games

Chess puzzle from 13/02/21. Find the best continuation for white in this game.

06/02/21 Puzzle: Solution

Solution to the chess puzzle from 06/02/21. Short master games in the ‘short sharp shocks’ collection.

New Zoom Chess Courses!

Michael Basman, February 2021 Starting after half term (on Thursday 25th February 2021) there are new zoom chess classes for beginners, intermediates and advanced (up to grade 1800 or 150ECF) players. The beginner/intermediate class is given by Olivia Smithies; the intermediate/advanced class is delivered by International Master Mike Basman. As a SPECIAL INNOVATION the intermediate/advancedContinue reading “New Zoom Chess Courses!”

06/02/21 COMPETITION: Short Master Games

Chess puzzle from 06/02/21. Find the best continuation for white in this game.

30/01/21 Puzzle: Solution

Solution to the chess puzzle from 30/01/21. Short master games in the ‘short sharp shocks’ collection