chess connections

Originally posted by @torunn
Squares

Spassky

Originally posted by @caissad4
Spassky

You must lead your opponent into a dark forest where 2+2=5 and the path out is only big enough for one - Mikhail Tal

Originally posted by @torunn
You must lead your opponent into a dark forest where 2+2=5 and the path out is only big enough for one - Mikhail Tal

Lein

Originally posted by @caissad4
Lein

never leave your queen hanging

Originally posted by @lemondrop
never leave your queen hanging

gg

Originally posted by @handyandy
gg

gl

Originally posted by @lemondrop
gl

Lost games can be a source of great knowledge

Originally posted by @caissad4
Lost games can be a source of great knowledge

'elephant' - similar to 'bishop' in early Shatranj 600 AD

Originally posted by @torunn
'elephant' - similar to 'bishop' in early Shatranj 600 AD

Develop your pieces

Originally posted by @caissad4
Develop your pieces

"Staunton" style

Originally posted by @torunn
"Staunton" style

Effim Geller

Originally posted by @caissad4
Effim Geller

Rudge, Mary of England won the first Women's International Chess Congress

Originally posted by @torunn
Rudge, Mary of England won the first Women's International Chess Congress

Springer

Originally posted by @caissad4
Springer

rank and file

Originally posted by @lemondrop
rank and file

Endgames are the mathematics of chess