Purchased two new ebooks by Cyrus Lakdawala. I did not purchase them because I intend to play the suggested lines, I bought them because I enjoy his writing, he is truly hilarious at times, plus his insight is good as well.
The diagram below is from the Chapter on the Slav and Semi Slav.
White has just played 6.Bd3, Lakadawala then gives the following comment........"A warning to the reader: our last move walks into theory's teeth and is ill-suited for the lazy with academic shortcomings. We must know our stuff inside out. Studying the endless complexities of this line may cause some of us brain damage or a potential nervous breakdown, but this is the chance we must take."
He does sound like Groucho Marx at times!
Proverbs 17:22 ¶ A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.
Part of my rep for the past league season was the Scotch game, thanks to a DVD from Chessbase. A great DVD, plus an opening where you are not sacrificing a pawn to get an advantage. There is some demand on memory until you get a hold of certain lines, but it is only moderate demand. Would certainly be interested in any future DVDs Parimarjan Negi brings out.
If you are thinking of playing the Scotch game I would recommend you start off with this DVD, then buy any recommended books on the opening you fancy. It is possible you will not need any books if you can get a good grasp of the DVD. 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.
The position above is just one of the many situations he looks at. It is white to play, you need to see a sequence of moves not just one.
Below is a video which looks at another striking example.
It is fun watching black American`s, they have a charisma all of their own. White people are gruesomely hilarious when they try to copy them!! They just don`t have the same charisma! One of the funniest movies I ever saw on TV was called "The Watermelon Man." It is never shown now as far as I know, think it must be classified as "racist."
Here is Issac Hayes live in a TV Studio.
Here is the Isley Brothers.
The video below is the best musical video on the internet!!
Acts 17:26 And hath made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on all the face of the earth, and hath determined the times before appointed, and the bounds of their habitation;
I have found this DVD by Danny King to be very useful and practical for use in club matches. The great problem I am finding now is trying to keep all the stuff in my memory, it takes almost "constant revision" and there is just not enough time for "constant revision." Ec 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.
Tonight`s match against Ballynafeigh2 ended with a hard fought 3-2 victory, once again Gareth clinched the match.
Roookie`s Report
Kelly's Heroes "Defeigh" Ballynafeigh 2! Kelly's Heroes march on with a narrow win over Ballynafeigh 2 to record their fifth consecutive win and Belfast South's total of 11 unbeaten games in a row- 10 wins and one draw! Kelly's Heroes are now joint second behind champions Strand 1, whose only defeat all season was against...Kelly's Heroes! John McKenna guaranteed his Board 5 board prize while Gareth Annesley and John Bryars have still a great chance of board prizes too! +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Ecc 12:!2 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.
I had a quick game of psychological chess with him. "See the way youse go on and on about collusion," I said, "All you have to do is go after the activities of Sergeant Mike Norman and you will get to the heart of it. But if you do, the British government will respond by revealing every IRA/MI5 informer they know about in retaliation!." Gerry replied, "That suits me!"
I replied, "That is because you were in jail most of the time!" Needless to say, Gerry has not publicly mentioned Sergeant Mike Norman, nor will he, neither will any other "Irish Republican." That was a quick check mate by me! This is linked to:
KH won another match tonight, though it was hard fought and only was clinched, when Gareth once again won while short of time. Civil Service 2 KH 3 Some video clips from last night.
When ever I win a game, I no longer feel elated, I feel exhausted, whenever I loose a game I feel doubly exhausted. Time is catching up with me!
Below is the key moment in my game with Mark last night. It is move 21 and black to play, what is black`s best move, or possible moves? Taking the Knight looks tempting but it may not be so easy for a human to hold the position for black afterwards. What is easy for a computer programme is not so easy for a human with limited time?
Below is the key moment the game turned, it is black to play, what would you play? I am black and I lost the game in the end, how ever the key positions are very interesting.
Rookie`s Report is below.
Kelly's Heroes Exploit Clerical Error By Civil Service!
Kelly's Heroes won their fourth match in a row in Division 1.
In fact, it's Belfast South Chess Club's tenth unbeaten game in a row- nine wins and one draw!
Having beaten the bottom team, Kelly's Heroes now travel to the second bottom team, Ballynafeigh 2, next Tuesday 9/4/19 @ 7.45pm.
We are currently joint second in Division 1 behind runaway Strand 1.
Also, Gareth Annesley, John Bryars and John McKenna all have a chance to get a board prize, like Paul Hanna and Norman McFarland have done for The B Team! Martin Kelly (Captain).
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.
Chessbase are offering a great bargain of Maurice Ashley DVD`s. He did a number of shows for Chessbase a few years ago, which were excellent. I looked for them earlier today but they seem to have been deleted from the old style Chessbase broadcast programmes.
Rookie`s report is below. *************************************************
Another amazing result followed on from victories over Strand 1 and Ballynafeigh 1, totalling 16.5 out of 21 and putting us in second place!
Firstly, John Bryars got revenge over Ryszard, "hard" though it was!
There was nothing "marring" David's win over Marron!
Sam was flummoxed by Masterson's mastery after drawing with him last time!
John McKenna clinched the match after showing "Stevadore"!
Finally, Gareth, with 21 seconds left and a piece up, made up for his two defeats against Cairns by forcing perpetual check and "earns" a draw against Cairns!
Overall, a complete turnaround from our 6-1 defeat to them last time.
Also, Gareth and the two Johns kept their hopes of a board prize alive. Martin Kelly (Captain ).
Another win for KH, 3.5-1.5 against Fruithill. Gareth once again played amazingly well when really, really, really short of time!
In my game with JM, this position occurred, it is a well known piece sac for 3 pawns by white. I did spend some time thinking about playing it, but decided I did not want to try it against a strong opponent. Have had this against computer programmes but it was always at the lowest strength playing levels when it occurred. It is white to play.
Below is a possible position in the piece for 3 pawns sac. It is now Black to play? White obviously intends to take the third pawn on d6.
As things turned out, I may as well have tried it as I lost anyway!
The Bible verse below speaks of Christ the great sacrifice.
Hebrews 10:12 But this man, after he had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, sat down on the right hand of God;
Many years ago, I read a book in which it revealed some gangster had been shot dead in Chicago, the police are said to have found the following poem in his pocket.
The clock of life is wound but once And no man hath the power To tell just where the hands will stop, At late or early hour.
To lose one's wealth is sad indeed, To lose one's health is more. To lose one's soul is such a loss As no man can restore.
Now is the only time you have Live, love, toil at will. Place no faith in 'time For the clock may soon be still.
Psalm 90:12 So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.
Doing an errand for a friend last night was like going back in time. To complete the errand, I had to call into the Belfast South venue, it was very strange seeing the old fold up boards and the mechanical clocks being used! After the match started, I took my dog for a walk and returned about an hour later. Due to the cold night air, the video camera in my pocket was cold, so when I came back into the warm playing venue, the lens of the camera had condensation, it produced a ghostly effect when I started filming again. ************************************************** Rookie`s report on last night`s match. The recently confirmed Division 2 Champions were demolished by The B Team, who have now scored 27/35 in their last 5 games. We "nicked" a win over a team without their talisman, Nick! In the battle of the 2 Stephens, Stephen "Wood" be favourite and so it proved! There was a right "Barney" when Bernard lost to Board prize favourite Paul to tie the match! "You offer- I deliver" was Cathal's comment after beating Paddy- like his usual arriving comment- "Is there a match tonight"? : "Bob's" your uncle as Bobby clinched the match win with a terrific win over Martin. The other team gave their captain a "pat" on the back but Norman still can clinch the board prize next week. ************************************************** 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.
I am 100% certain the same melody has been used in N. Ireland for certain Hymns but I cannot remember which ones. I have been wrecking my brain for days trying to work it out. It is the sort of melody which is hard to get out of your head once you hear it. The closest Hymn I have been able to fit to the melody is "He Lifted Me." A friend informed me Vera Lyn did a version of it.
Probably one of the most recognised "Irish songs" is Danny Boy, it is very well known. Sadly most people do not recognise that it is sentimental garbage, which seeks to promote the loony notion of "Prayers for the dead." It is totally anti-Biblical, there is no such thing as prayers for the dead. All Christ rejecters go immediately to Hell at the point of death, their fate is sealed for all eternity. All true believers go immediately to heaven when they die. Here is a version of "Danny Boy" by Judith Durham.
It is not widely known that one day Elijah the prophet will leave heaven and once again appear in Jerusalem, just prior to the return of the Lord Jesus Christ. Guess what Elijah and his companion are going to do? They are going to "terrorise" the world! lol
Revelation 11:3 And I will give power unto my two witnesses, and they shall prophesy a thousand two hundred and threescore days, clothed in sackcloth.
4 These are the two olive trees, and the two candlesticks standing before the God of the earth.
5 And if any man will hurt them, fire proceedeth out of their mouth, and devoureth their enemies: and if any man will hurt them, he must in this manner be killed.
6These have power to shut heaven, that it rain not in the days of their prophecy: and have power over waters to turn them to blood, and to smite the earth with all plagues, as often as they will.
7 And when they shall have finished their testimony, the beast that ascendeth out of the bottomless pit shall make war against them, and shall overcome them, and kill them.
8 And their dead bodies shall lie in the street of the great city, which spiritually is called Sodom and Egypt, where also our Lord was crucified.
9 And they of the people and kindreds and tongues and nations shall see their dead bodies three days and an half, and shall not suffer their dead bodies to be put in graves.
10 And they that dwell upon the earth shall rejoice over them, and make merry, and shall send gifts one to another; because these two prophets tormented them that dwelt on the earth.
11 And after three days and an half the spirit of life from God entered into them, and they stood upon their feet; and great fear fell upon them which saw them.
12 And they heard a great voice from heaven saying unto them, Come up hither. And they ascended up to heaven in a cloud; and their enemies beheld them.
13 And the same hour was there a great earthquake, and the tenth part of the city fell, and in the earthquake were slain of men seven thousand: and the remnant were affrighted, and gave glory to the God of heaven.
This is the position reached in my game with DL after white`s move 32.Rc6 According to my computer analysis by Deep Fritz 14, both me and DL have been cheating. We have both played 31 high quality moves. The position below is the first mistake, it is now black to play and get an advantage, I suspect it may be hard for club players to find the move black should have played? I will post the recommended move in the comments section later.
Below is a curious position which arose, it is black to play and the Comp is saying black should play 1...Nxe3 2.QxN Bxf4 3.Qd2 with and advantage to black.
However, I do not fancy trying to play that line, its too hard trying to find all the continuations after this, especially if you are short of time.
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.
Lots of people look at the post which mentions "The Hillbilly Attack." So I have decided to update it by adding a video of the most famous Hillbillies in world history.
Isaiah51:1 Hearken to me, ye that follow after righteousness, ye that seek the Lord: look unto the rock whence ye are hewn, and to the hole of the pit whence ye are digged.
