Tag Archives: chess

Always Be Prepared

Posted on March 5, 2022 by nathanalbright

Although I was never a boy scout myself, I have long been fascinated with the motto of the organization, whatever the ups and downs of the organization itself. The boy scouts (and a host of other related organizations) spring from … Continue reading →

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Simplification Of Life

Posted on February 14, 2022 by nathanalbright

There are some people who are hostile to games, but in truth all games are a simplification of life and, viewed the right way, the games we like to play tell us a lot about ourselves and about what we … Continue reading →

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The Longest Match

Posted on December 4, 2021 by nathanalbright

A record fell today that drew a great deal of attention in the world of chess. Currently, for those who are not aware, the chess championship is going on between reigning world champion Magnus Carlsen and challenger Ian Nepomniachtchi, and … Continue reading →

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Book Review: How To Become A Deadly Chess Tactician

Posted on June 4, 2021 by nathanalbright

How To Become A Deadly Chess Tactician: Bewilder And Defeat Your Chess Opponents, by David LeMoir One of the more interesting things about this book is the way that the author chooses a goal that does not involve merely defeating … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Sharp Endgames

Posted on June 4, 2021 by nathanalbright

Sharp Endgames, by Esben Lund This is an interesting book if you have an interest in winning chess endgames that feature particularly sharp endgames. Since sharp endgames are ones where there is a great deal of simplification of material, they … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Dynamic Decision Making In Chess

Posted on May 19, 2021 by nathanalbright

Dynamic Decision Making In Chess, by Boris Gelfand One of the notable aspects of being a high-ranking chess player is always being able to revise one’s chess history. I once received some criticism for publishing my college essays, it being … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Mental Toughness In Chess

Posted on May 19, 2021 by nathanalbright

Mental Toughness In Chess: Practical Tips To Strengthen Your Mindset At Your Board, by Werner Schweitzer This book is an interesting one in that it is written by someone whose skills at chess are somewhat modest. Nevertheless, this book is … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Defense

Posted on April 12, 2019 by nathanalbright

The Defense, by Vladimir Nabokov This particular book is an excellent one, and is evidence of the way that Nabokov manages to take characters who are highly sympathetic and then puts them through misery.  There are some authors that like … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Complete Manual Of Positional Chess

Posted on December 23, 2018 by nathanalbright

The Complete Manual Of Positional Chess:  The Russian Chess School 2.0 – Opening And Middlegame, by Konstantin Sakaev & Konstantin Landa I must admit that I enjoyed this book, but perhaps not for the reasons the authors wrote it.  There … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Mastering Positional Chess

Posted on December 23, 2018 by nathanalbright

Mastering Positional Chess:  Practical Lessons Of A Junior World Champion, by Daniel Naroditsky This is the sort of book that one can approach with different attitudes.  On the one hand, as the youngest person to write a book about chess, … Continue reading →

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