Bishop to A3. A bold opening move.

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During their WC match two weeks ago, Vincent Keymer missed a very subtle tactic that would have given him a clear advantage over Magnus Carlsen in their second game, and would have probably left Carlsen out of the tournament (Keymer eventually lost the game, the match, and Carlsen went to win the tournament). Can you spot it? Black to move. #chesstodon

Best game I've played for some time! (Almost) complete domination. Be6 spelled trouble and ultimate a lovely K/R/R fork with Queen already feeding worms. 🔥 Ladder mate on +26 material.

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Had this position in a blitz game yesterday, with 55 seconds left on the clock to find the only move that wins for black. I was so pumped up after I found it!

Can you find it? #chesstodon

This is probably one of the most embarrassing and yet beautiful games I have played. I blundered not one but two pieces (sleep deprivation being to blame) yet I somehow managed to find a beautiful combination (involving an exchange sacrifice!) to turn the game around. Rapid 10+5. #chesstodon

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This position arises from the Budapest gambit. White tries to save the queen, but falls to an inevitable mate. With perfect play it's mate in five for black. Can you find it? #chesstodon

This position arises from the Budapest gambit. White tries to save the queen, but falls to an inevitable mate. With perfect play it's mate in five for black. Can you find it? #chesstodon

If you're interested in social games, how about my most recent project? @icgames - there's a #ConsensusChess game running right now you can join 🙂 #FollowFriday

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I have had a lovely Sunday, and all my tests are passing! 😊

Check it out - there are two full games that run from end to end in the test suite... This thing can umpire #chess! 🙌

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