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A reminder what it was like before the internet.

A puzzle from an 1980’s chess column.

Composed by Machatidze. Checkmate in 4 moves.


A couple of neat wraps ups by RHP players.

taff438 - Joey Bennett RHP 2019 (White to play)


Peregrino - zdzicht RHP 2006 (White to play)


Anish Giri’s missed win v Gukesh at the 2025 Tata Steal

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A reminder what it was like before the internet.

A puzzle from an 1980’s chess column.

Composed by Machatidze. Checkmate in 4 moves.
[fen] 8/6P1/8/8/p7/k1KP4/8/8 w - - 0 1[/fen]

A couple of neat wraps ups by RHP players.

taff438 - Joey Bennett RHP 2019 (White to play)
[fen] 2k2b1r/qb1r3p/1Rp1pp2/p2p1np1/Q2P4/P1P1PN1P/5PPB/1R4K1 w - - 0 23 [/fe ...[text shortened]... nish Giri’s missed win v Gukesh at the 2025 Tata Steal

Blog Post 640
I remember but am now deeply thankful for the internet. Right now, my online OTB play is so weak my rating deserves a minus sign in front of it! 🙁

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