A memory by Jonathan Kettle of a talk by Mike Basman called ‘Chess, Life and Beyond’.
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Chess Scenes At a Death Bed
Michael Basman’s reflections during his brother Robert’s final moments.
Can you beat an eight year old at chess?
Mike Basman vs Patrick Damodaran (8 years old). Could you beat an 8 year old at chess?
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.
29/05/21 Puzzle: Solution
Solution to the chess puzzle from 29/05/21. Short master games in the ‘short sharp shocks’ collection.
29/05/21 COMPETITION: Short Master Games
Chess puzzle from 29/05/21. Find the best continuation for white in this game.
22/05/21 Puzzle: Solution
Solution to the chess puzzle from 22/05/21. Short master games in the ‘short sharp shocks’ collection.
22/05/21 COMPETITION: Short Master Games
Chess puzzle from 22/05/21. Find the best continuation for white in this game.
15/05/21 Puzzle: Solution
Solution to the chess puzzle from 15/05/21. Short master games in the ‘short sharp shocks’ collection.
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