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Mass. Chess Association retweeted
2 second tactic
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14 Nov 2023
Can you spot the brilliant winning move Priyanka spotted here in just 2 seconds?
#SpeedChess #WSCC
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Mass. Chess Association retweeted
17 Oct 2023
2023 US WOMENS CHESS CHAMP!!!
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Mass. Chess Association retweeted
2 Oct 2023
The biggest mistake most people make with over-the-board chess:
Waiting too long to get started.
"I'll do it when I'm 100 points higher rated."
You can gain those online rating points, but they won't make you feel any different.
Tournaments aren't where you go to show everyone how good you are. They're where you go to get good.
Ultimately I think the delay is about fear of losing. A lot of people want a shortcut that lets them get good at chess without losing.
There is no shortcut. If you want to become a good chess player, you're going to have to lose a lot.
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Mass. Chess Association retweeted
24 Aug 2023
This Sunday, Aug 27, a special tournament celebrates the memory of Kate Gasser, whose playing career spanned more than six decades. We encourage all girls and women players to participate.
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Mass. Chess Association retweeted
6 Aug 2023
pics i sent my mom (she didn’t know who it was)
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29 Jul 2023
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27 Jul 2023
2 sec tactic!
26 Jul 2023
From one of my games, for a change. You've got 33 seconds on your clock. Can you spot mate in 2 for White?
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Mass. Chess Association retweeted
12 Jul 2023
99% of chess puzzles focus on offense, but in a real game, defense is just as important.
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5 Jul 2023
2 sec puzzle!
5 Jul 2023
Big Mike solved this puzzle in 5 min 🤵♂️
White to mate in 2‼️🤔
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2 Jul 2023
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28 Jun 2023
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28 Jun 2023
Sidelines from ENDGAME LABYRINTHS
White is not winning, because Black has a clever defence. Can you find it?
Notice that the board is flipped!
#chess #chesspunks
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Mass. Chess Association retweeted
9 Jun 2023
Everyone tells you to “do tactics,” but how do you get the most out of them?
In my first article for ChessCom I shared 3 tips for using puzzles to improve your tactics…
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Can you solve this puzzle in 3 minutes?
White to mate in 2! 🤔
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