Friday, August 6

Stalemating Sentosa

Sentosa is a chess mate from England. Very co-incidentally he visited Sentosa before, and hence forth the name. We beat each other almost equally. The most recent game that ended today, ended in a draw. It was one of the most personally instructive endgame. From a dull start the game gently sloped up to a pressurising midgame and a descent in search of an end without shame. And the best part was the accurate execution required to keep within the tolerance of the path leading there...


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Daily Chess Puzzle: Figure it Find it Finish it

Chess puzzles are a little like golf. You take a look at the positions, understand the "wind" and "terrain" and "slope" a little... and calculate your approach, choose your wood, aim and you tee off! These are fun, convenient, and progressively ranked according to difficulty. Try today's puzzles today! The EASY puzzle can be solved even by people who do not really play chess. The MEDIUM one is a test for beginners and can be interesting even for intermediate players. And if you can solve the HARD one, you are better than me! Enjoy. Graciously provided by www.shredderchess.com :)