Jul-08-12 Jakovenko vs Y Yu, 2012
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| Jmas: y. yu no play better? |
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Oct-12-09 L Mkrtchian vs M Korneva, 2009 
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| Jmas: <dzechiel:Not only recovers the queen, but snags an extra pawn in the process. That's not to say that black is finished. The two pawns for the knight mean he should probably play on for at least a little white.> Since White captures a pawn, Black comes out with only one pawn for ... |
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Mar-23-09 L De Veauce vs Keene, 1963
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| Jmas: Unlike some recent Mondays, this one really "felt" like a Monday to me: very clear view of what was "going on" tactically on the board (including the threat against Black's Queen), obvious King vulnerability, and a two-move forcing combination. I liked seeing that today. Not that every |
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Feb-18-09 Bird vs Pinkerley, 1850
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| Jmas: This puzzle did have more of a Monday or Tuesday flavor to it, especially seeing as it's all forced. Even on Monday and Tuesday this week, the other player had some options. It's OK by me to have an easy puzzle today, as it took me a little while to solve Monday and Tuesday's puzzles ... |
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Jan-12-09 K Beddar vs N Arosemena, 2008
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| Jmas: Thank you <njchess>, that was very helpful! I thought I had seen ... c6 before in the KID but maybe I am thinking of a different opening. In any case I see the point of your analysis. Again, thank you. |
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Dec-24-08 Santa Claus
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| Jmas: Dear Santa,
I've been good all year (by some standards). Prty plz can I has free prmm mmbrshp? |
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Aug-18-08 N Elisons vs A Nimzowitsch, 1915
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| Jmas: Thank you Infohunter and snarky for the tactical terms. |
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Aug-21-07 S Polgar vs J Kontra, 1982
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| Jmas: <dzchiel> <This seemed more difficult than your average Tuesday to me, probably because black's moves are not very forced at all.> Amen to that. I was going to ask if it was Wednesday or Thursday already. :) |
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Mar-04-07 jessicafischerqueen chessforum
Jan-31-07 Boomie chessforum
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| Jmas: Good one Boomie. :) |
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