Sean Slavin

@chessfeelspod Loved this discussion. I heavily related to Julia’s point on rarely feeling bored. For me, it feels like I avoid the boring tasks until they present as stimulating, either by seeing it thru a different perspective or just time pressure due to putting it off.

@boldmovebydan That’s a good way to think about - more chances for removal of the guard.

OK, I got the Azel Chua course (with video, because it was on sale) and I've already picked up a nugget I've never heard before, which is that a piece with the same number of attackers as defender is more likely to be lost in a tactic, the greater that number is.

I need a book or Chessable course that can teach me to calculate like a 1900

@chessfeels @ikepoker @chessfeelspod @juIiarios “Embrace the madness” seems like a nice succinct slogan

@ikepoker @chessfeelspod @juIiarios We're working on it ok?

If I called my brand "zero blunders" I maybe wouldn't try to boost my sales by name checking Andrew tate

This is the best positional game I’ve ever played in bullet. Felt like a @NealBruceBC win where he plays solid/positional chess, until his opponent makes a mistake, and then plays precise in the critical moment. #chesspunks

@chessfeelspod Sooooo I have to keep the blindfold on until Christmas?

THREAD we forgot to make an advent calendar this year (nobody told us) so instead here is our ADVENT BLINDFOLD PUZZLE (abridged) White to play and mate in 2. You'll get one piece per day every day until christmas (if we counted right). Day 1: Black rook on a1

@Albertosurez11 @ChessGainz Then what about Rc8, Rxc2, Bxf2+?

@ChessGainz I can't you will just open the file for the rook and x-ray your other bishop.

Black to move, can you justify taking on c2 or not?

@chessfeelspod Me: 2. Nf3 Them: Alright, let’s go Me: 3. c3 Them:

why are alapin players like this? (derogatory) open.spotify.com/show/0lafgkRQL…

Sometimes when I realize my position is losing I just start sacrificing most of my remaining pieces?

@natesolon @juIiarios You’re allowed to say whatever you want Nate, as long as Julia doesn’t disagree or hate your font. Otherwise…

@juIiarios Wait a second, no comic sans? Don't you believe in free speech?????

Hi everyone. In case it wasn't clear, this is how Chess Sheets ™️ works! #gid=0" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d… "How is this not better than twitter?" - @natesolon

@juIiarios I’d argue that even if you start with 4, achieving 5 will nullify it.

no chess player, living or dead, has ever mastered all five: 1. rook endgames 2. the botvinnik semi-slav 3. Dvoretsky's Analytical Manual 4. being nice and cool and normal 5. every variation in the Najdorf

@NealBruceBC Rxe3, followed by your choice of Nc2+ fork or Re8 pin.

Basic tactics win most games under 2000. What did I play as Black against a 1665 player? #chesspunks

@ChessExplained Pretty much anything by The Heavy.

Oh man, after analyzing the Petroff for 6 hours straight, it's time for something cheerful. Music recommendations, anyone?

When you join the #chesspunks, they don’t tell you that improvement just means finding a double double exclam to turn an equal-yet-dynamic position into an instant draw.

@boldmovebydan Qxe6+ followed by Bg6#

I played 1. Nxe6 and exclaimed "oh no, my queen!" And it worked, they took my hanging queen and I played 2. Nc7#. But they could've escaped with 1...g5. Can you find the actual mate in 2 in this position?

@GopalMenon11 @Lona_Chess I know you like you some Evans Gambit, take a look at this game.

This sparklingly original attack by Swedish GM Jonny Hector has been living in my head rent free as of late

@juIiarios Does the Delayed Alapin still fall under ‘wouldn’t date’? Or do I get a first date and then ghosted after you see all my red flags?

the end may be near. it is time, my dearest friends and comrades to release the OFFICIAL TIER LIST: chess openings ranked by attractiveness.

@ChessGainz I think Rxa6 works. If white responds with Rxa6, Qc1+ followed by e2+.

Ice cold final move by Hans here to break his 7 game drawing streak & reclaim 2700 status. Black to move

@space_Amy @Lona_Chess You’ve never studied chess while hungry and accidentally searched “Modern Bulgogi” instead of “Modern Benoni”?

@ChessProblem So in total, 4-5 podcasts?

im available to go on all the good podcasts this month and maybe like 3-4 bad ones

@ChessVonDoom Channeling your inner Fabi, love it

My opponent in this one was 505, and gave me a a heck of a game. A nice reminder that checkmates are taken, never given. I took them casually and nearly got GOT. Had to make them suffer for it with 2 Queens 🤣 #chess #chesspunks