Hi, I'm Mike, a 45-year-old enthusiastic chess player with a passion for challenging online opponents worldwide. I'm also the moderator of Chess Magazine on Kbin, where I share my knowledge and help others refine their skills. In my free time, I love solving puzzles, reading and playing sports. I'm easy-going and always open to new experiences. Thanks for taking the time to know me better!
FIDE World Rapid Team Championship PROMO (www.youtube.com) German
🏆 The inaugural FIDE World Rapid Team Championship✔ World's top chess stars✔ Unique team composition format✔ 12 rounds of rapid chess📍Dusseldorf, Germany25...
Stockfish 16 is out - Open Source Chess Engine (stockfishchess.org)
Stockfish is a strong and open source chess engine.
The Complete Checkmate Patterns List (with examples) (lichess.org)
Discover 37 important checkmating patterns, each explained with a practical example.
Learn Openings with Chessme (chessme.io)
A nice online app to learn openings
Jorden Van Foreest vs Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, Jan-Krzysztof Duda vs Richard Rapport|Day 6 Armageddon (www.youtube.com)
Welcome to the most dramatic chess show Armageddon Championship Series: Europe and Africa, featuring the world's top-ranked players such as Jan-Krzysztof Dud...
Alexander Donchenko vs Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, Jorden Van Foreest vs Vincent Keymer|Day 5 Armageddon (www.youtube.com)
Welcome to the most dramatic chess show Armageddon Championship Series: Europe and Africa, featuring the world's top-ranked players such as Jan-Krzysztof Dud......
Lets get this community start to "rook"...
Hey chess fans,...
Jan-Krzysztof Duda vs Vincent Keymer, Richard Rapport vs Maxime Vachier-Lagrave| Day 4 Armageddon (www.youtube.com)
Welcome to the most dramatic chess show Armageddon Championship Series: Europe and Africa, featuring the world's top-ranked players such as Jan-Krzysztof Dud...
Analyzing Your Own Chess Games: Tips and Strategies
Hey fellow chess enthusiasts!...
ChessRoots - Chess opening graph from over 800 million Chess games (www.chessroots.com)
Chess openings visualized from over 800 million Lichess games, 2 million tournament games and 1 million chess engine games....
Let's Explore the World of Chess Books!
Hey chess enthusiasts!...
Michael Adams vs Alexander Donchenko, Jorden Van Foreest vs Matthias Bluebaum | Day 3 Armageddon (www.youtube.com)
Welcome to the most dramatic chess show Armageddon Championship Series: Europe and Africa, featuring the world's top-ranked players such as Jan-Krzysztof Dud...
What software do you use to study chess games?
Hello chess enthusiasts!...
Let's discuss end game theory - What is your approach?
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If You Could Change One Rule in Chess, What Would It Be?
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Need Help with Learning Blind Fold Chess and Enhancing Memorization Skills
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Richard Rapport vs Jorden Van Foreest, Matthias Bluebaum vs Maxime Vachier-Lagrave| Day 2 Armageddon (www.youtube.com)
Welcome to the most dramatic chess show Armageddon Championship Series: Europe and Africa, featuring the world's top-ranked players such as Jan-Krzysztof Dud...
Welcoming our 64th Subscriber!!!!!
How distraction resistant are you? Do you blunder when somebody talks to you during a game?
Hey everyone,...
Michael Adams vs Jan-Krzysztof Duda, Vincent Keymer vs Alexander Donchenko | Day 1 Armageddon (www.youtube.com)
Welcome to the most dramatic chess show Armageddon Championship Series: Europe and Africa, featuring the world's top-ranked players such as Jan-Krzysztof Dud...
Chess online or over the board: Which do people prefer and why?
Chess is one of the oldest and most strategic games in the world, with roots dating back to the 6th century. In recent years, the game has made a resurgence in popularity, with millions of people playing online and over the board. So, which do people prefer and why?...
Losing on Time vs. Stalemate: Which is the Better Outcome in Chess?
We all know the feeling of being down to just a few seconds on the clock, trying to make a move before time runs out. But is losing on time a better outcome than being forced into a stalemate? Let's discuss....
Top 3 Most Important Rules to Remember when Playing Chess Openings
Are you a beginner in the exciting world of chess but find the opening phase confusing? The opening moves set the tone for the rest of the game and can determine who controls the center, who has more space and can launch an early attack. Here are three essential rules to remember when playing chess openings....
Chess quiz for the community
Who was the first chess player to win the World Chess Championship three times in a row?...