GOOD ENDGAME STUDY

Here is a good endgame study from a recent game. It is white to play. In the game I ended up drawing as I was running  out of time. Should be a forced mate in 9 or less.

The move I made was Ng5, which was not the best, though white is still winning.

WIN INSTEAD OF DRAW

Here is a position from one of my games against Fritz rated play.  It is an endgame with black having one extra pawn.  

In the actual game I ended up drawing, I am black and it is black to play. I was concerned that my King was too far away from the pawns and white`s King would be able to start breaking through.

Can you see the best continuation for black?

No doubt some people will find this easy, during the game I missed it.  I will post black`s best move in the comments section.

Ecc 12:12 And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh.

PAWN SACRIFICE

Just noticed the movie "Pawn Sacrifice" is presently available online.

Ecc 12:12 And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh.

BOBBY FISCHER AND "BRITISH ISRAELISM"

Due to the death of a local, sinister, mysterious and notorious exponent of "British Israelism," I was reminded of an article I had published some time ago titled "BOBBY FISCHER AND BRITISH ISRAELISM."

Here is s link to the Bobby Fischer article.  

BOBBY FISCHER AND "BRITISH ISRAELISM"

FORCED MATE IN 16

A position arose in one of my games against the computer programme, which leads to a forced mate in 16 moves  for the black pieces.

Needless to say, I did not see it during the game, though I still won. See if you can visualise the forced mate in 16. The position is below, it is black to play

BELFAST RAPID PLAY

Here is a very short video of the Belfast Rapid Play which took place on 28/4/2017. There was a very good turn out for this enjoyable and well run tournament.

A link with full report for the tournament site.

Congratulations to all the prize winners.

Ecc 12;12 And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh.

LAST MATCH OF THE SEASON

The last match of the season was a 3.5-1.5 defeat at the hands of potential champions Muldoons.

Well done to Graeme and Richard on scoring the 1.5

Here is a short video of the Muldoons versus BS match which took place at Muldoons alternative venue in Clifton House.

This video shows the BS versus Muldoons match which took place at the BS alternative venue a few weeks ago.

Ecc 12:12 And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh.