It's the following position: White wins in 584 moves. The winning move is unique. Interestingly, Stockfish 18 finds the correct move, but only gives +0.7
*Start of Mad Men episode*
Pete: Santa? Not real? That's ridiculous! Then who EATS the cookies?
*End of episode*
Don: Santa, uhh, took me to the North Pole... In his sleigh. I met the reindeer, the elves. *sighing* He asked if I had been good this year but he knew
Peggy: Jesus...
Some of them will go on to become masters and will have students of their own. There will be a generation of chess players whose decision making will reflect the educational efforts of Naroditsky. We are all lucky to have been students.
This quote resonated especially strongly with me. I know Naroditsky’s speedrun series played an important role in the development of my chess logic. The other adults at the chess center are subscribed and have his playlist saved. The youngsters play his opening recommendations.
💔 Eloquent educator, remarkably talented chess player, and Grandmaster impressionist are a few ways I'll remember Daniel Naroditsky. "To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die.” -Thomas Campbell
💔 Eloquent educator, remarkably talented chess player, and Grandmaster impressionist are a few ways I'll remember Daniel Naroditsky. "To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die.” -Thomas Campbell
Today I completed my goal of losing 50 pounds before the wedding. Just in time to get fitted for my suit! I am so proud of myself, it took a lot of hard work to get here