Why I’m Dropping Lichess
Tony In this post I’m going to share why I decided to drop Lichess in favor of Chess.com. One of the biggest challenges of taking chess seriously as an adult is…
February 2025
25 Chess Quotes That Inspire Me
I love collecting chess quotes, and here are some of my favorites. Some are inspiring chess quotes, while others are just downright funny! “You must take your opponent into a…
Can Chess.com’s Game Review Be Wrong?
Take a look at this position from one of my correspondence games. (I’m playing Black, and yes, I’m losing.) What’s the best move for Black? Try to figure it out…
ChessBaron’s Leather Chessboard Review
I was looking for a roll-up leather chessboard as a more refined alternative to vinyl boards. I already own a mousepad board, which I bought during the pandemic. It is…
My First Experience at a Chess Club
Last Saturday, I drove to West Kelowna to attend my first chess club meeting. It was a new experience; quite different from what I had imagined. My only exposure to…
Improve Your Chess Skills with a Physical Notebook
Scientific studies have shown that writing with pen and paper is superior to typing when it comes to learning, generating ideas, and critical thinking. A study published in Psychological Science…
My Chess Experiment Begins at 44
Hey everyone! I decided to run a chess experiment. Can I become good at chess starting late in life? In this post, I’ll share my chess background, current stats, goals,…