Richard James

@richardjameschess.bsky.social

Chess tuition in Twickenham. Family, local & chess history. New book Chess for Schools Crown House now out.

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Remembering Fred Dewhirst Yates (16-i-1884 11-xi-1932)

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Post-concert drinks reception this evening. Two women recognised each other from 30 years ago when one woman's sons went to the school where the other taught. She mentioned her sons' names., saying that they played badminton. "Ah", I interrupted, "they played chess as well."

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It was also good yesterday to talk to someone who asked me when Chess Heroes Games Book 2 will be published, as he uses Book 1 for coaching. The answer is 'within the next few weeks'.

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Good to meet someone last night who ask me if I was the co-author of The Complete Chess Addict. He told me he read it 25 years ago and it was his favourite chess book

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Can you find Black's best continuation in this week's puzzle?

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An excellent win against Epsom 2 in the Beaumont Cup (Surrey Div 2), with Maks (again), Jimmy, Sampson and Tom all winning their games.

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Our TVA team had a very close match against Surbiton A on Wednesday. Maks was our only winner, but four draws helped us share the points.

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If you found Black's only drawing move in Monday's pawn ending I'll be very impressed!

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Remembering Jacob Sarratt (?-?-1772 06-xi-1819)

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Remembering FM Bernard Cafferty (27-vi-1934 – 04-xi-2026)
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Just realised I've played the sons of two of the competitors in the 1935 British Ladies Chess Championships.

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Isabella Plantation, Richmond Park yesterday

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Isabella Plantation, Richmond Park today

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I managed to spend some time with Isabella today, but had to rush back because Agnes was waiting for me at home.

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Can you find the only drawing move for Black in this pawn ending?

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More wonderful chess history from simaginfan here!

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Did you find Black's best defence in Monday's puzzle position?