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Betcha Can’t Solve this #Chess Puzzle! 85
I found this mate-in-three puzzle by E.H. Shaw, first published by the British Chess Federation in 1936, to be quite a challenge. Ultimately, I spent an hour and a half brute-forcing my way through it to find the solution. During those intense moments of concentration, I was temporarily distracted from my other worries. Perhaps, for

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Remembering Dakota’s Chess Journey and the Bonds of Family
A “chip off the old block” is a well-known English idiom used to describe someone whose behavior, personality, or talents closely resemble those of one of their parents. While aunts and uncles may not have a catchy phrase to capture how their nieces and nephews develop similar quirky habits, humor styles, or passions, that doesn’t

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The Fabulous Fritz Variation 
Previously, I shared the “Scandalous Scandinavian Traps” I taught in the early 2010s to my star chess group in Fremont, California. When it came to countering the legion of scholastic players attempting the Fried Liver Attack, I chose to introduce them to the aggressive Fritz Variation: 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Nf6

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Scandalous Scandinavian Traps
A former student from decades past messaged me wondering if I still had a copy of my “Scandalous Scandinavian Traps.” The referenced traps were taught to a star filled group of future chess masters in Fremont, California. As I sit back reminiscing about those spirited Saturday afternoons in Fremont, California, the chess group’s overall enthusiasm

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Remembering Dakota: Navigating Grief and the Importance of Asking for Help
I am overwhelmed with sadness over the loss of my beloved niece, Dakota Torres-O’Callaghan. The shock of her passing still lingers, and it’s difficult to find words to fully express my grief. Just a few weeks ago, I was looking forward to celebrating her graduation from Sac State. Instead, I found myself attending her funeral.

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