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Chess Scenes At a Death Bed

Michael Basman’s reflections during his brother Robert’s final moments.

Aarav on the Podium

Introducing the junior division of the Invisible Army : The Cadet Force!

THE WIDE BATTLEFIELD

Michael Basman writes up the Northumbrian Masters, October 2021. Analysis of a game from the competition by Trisha Kanyamarala and Roddy McKay. Photography by Paul Charlton.

Brightening Northern Skies: Northumbrian Masters

Michael Basman writes up the Northumbrian Masters, August 2021. Analysis of a game from the competition using the Grob Ga-ga Gambit.

Introducing: THE CADET FORCE

Introducing the junior division of the Invisible Army : The Cadet Force!

New Prizes!

New puzzles to be won in Short Sharp Shocks Competition.

ALAIN TALON – CHESS IKON

Analysis of a Grob chess match on chess.com, won by Alain Talon.

INVISIBLE CHESS ARMY: March chess rankings

March 2021 Invisible Army Rankings, Juniors and Adults. Have you improved your chess this month?

Dominators: Telex Championship Results!

Telex Championship Results: Dominators – Winner: Aarav Gupta with 13/15 points

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!”