Dymitr Stanisław Zarzecki

Max Euwe (1901-1981) was born on this day 125 years ago. Fifth World Champion, he was a remarkable figure in various regards. I feel his life and career could be an inspiration to many. It is easier to become a great champion when you are a genius - like Lasker or Capablanca. But how to pull it with a combination of gift, dedication and preparation? Welcome to my FB to read an essay, dedicated to Euwe.

The funniest moment I have seen in chess was during the local tournament. The Boy (left) offered a draw to his Opponent : - I offer You draw. - Hmm, let's play! - I said, I offer You draw! - Ok, draw. It was the funniest (forced) draw I've ever seen. Kids! :-D #ChessChamps

Gustav Klimt Tannenwald, 1901

@AnnaCramling Good luck.

About to play round 1 of Menorca Open!!! Wish me luck 😁

Nice one!🍿♟️

@ginger_gm @Carl_Portman 1.a4 + 2.h4 = crab opening 🦀😊

@Carl_Portman I punted this today. I just can't do theory every day...

For the record. Classical chess remains my very favourite form of chess. ...but for me it is not as interesting at elite level as when I was younger. End of

Incredible move alert!! Just when she looked dead in the water, Vaishali pulled off a miracle save against her countrywoman Divya Deshmukh. The Candidate tournaments in Cyprus have been dramatic and exciting so far!

@RoyieArt Concentrating on the chess game!

I just completed my first chess tournament in 3 years. I underestimated how nervous competitive chess makes me. How do you manage your nerves OTB? #chesspunks

Słupsk Chess Academy Easter Classic.🏁⏳60+30, 5 games, 1 weekend.

@ASamaganova 1.Bc8?!

Can you find the winning move in this position? 🧩 White to play!

@keti_chess Good luck!

In Iceland 🇮🇸 for the first time for Reykjavik Open 🤩🚀 #chess

@atwell_rose What about Bf5 to stop any Qf6? 🤔

I played an FM in the last round of my norm tournament in Charlotte. I lost. Here I played Nc2+. This is bad after Kd2 Nxa1 Qf6 and I am forced to trade queens, because if Qxb2+ Ke3 Nc2+ Kf4 he escapes the checks and I'm getting mated. Instead I should have played Bg4.

@RoyieArt Just enjoy chess.🏁☺️

I solve chess puzzles everyday, but I can't bring myself to actually play. Any advice? #chesspunks

@chess_freestyle @Vachier_Lagrave stanELO2000

‼️ Blitz Game Giveaway ‼️ This Friday the 13th, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave will stream Freestyle Friday and before the action starts, he’s playing a blitz game against one of you! 🫵 To have a chance to compete against @Vachier_Lagrave: 👉 Comment your Chess.com username 👉 Follow @chess_freestyle on X 👉 Like this post The winner will be contacted via X by March 12th, 9 PM CET.

“Fischer loves chess. But there is nothing new in this. I will merely mention that Fischer has no option other than to love chess. After all, he is unable to do anything else.” Mikhail Botvinnik, in the article “Miracles and Reality,” published in the chess magazine '64' in 1971, after Bobby Fischer’s 6–0 victories over Mark Taimanov and Bent Larsen. 📸: Philippe Halsman

@ASamaganova Congrats!

Round 4. I won today. Not that I’m very proud of this win, as my opponent was an 8-year-old girl. But kids play tough these days 🙂 Here is the position from our game. Black to move and win. Score so far: 2.5/4. ♟️

@atwell_rose Well played anyways!

I just played a GM in round 8 of the Saint Louis Masters. We got a draw. I was better, though. Below I played Bh5. I had the straightforward plan of Bf3, Qh3, and mate on g2. But white can defend against this by playing Qd6, and he will trade queens on e6 next.

Why is this a blunder?

@Dixit__Nikhil Edward Lasker vs George Thomas, 1912.

Most beautiful game ever played by Lasker! White to play and mate in 8 moves Hint - White forces black to get king to g1 (Yes g1) on move 7.

@Dixit__Nikhil Ka6-Kb6

White to play and win! Make a correct decision in less than 1 min