Tag Archives: chess

Book Review: Learn Chess From The Greats

Posted on September 20, 2018 by nathanalbright

Learn Chess From The Greats, by Peter J. Tamburro, Jr. This book feels like reading a compilation of a newspaper’s chess column.  This isn’t necessarily a bad thing, for someone who enjoys chess tactics [1], but it did put me … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Road To Chess Improvement

Posted on September 20, 2018 by nathanalbright

The Road To Chess Improvement:  A US Champion Provides Solutions To Real-Life Chess Problems, by Alex Yermolinski As someone who is fond of chess [1], I have often wondered at the appeal for writing chess books for those who are … Continue reading →

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We Are Pieces In The Mysterious Game Of Chess Played By God

Posted on September 15, 2018 by nathanalbright

I have from time to time written about God as a chessmaster.  Some people may find it comforting to realize that God is a master of strategy and that, as we are not on His level, divine providence will work … Continue reading →

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A Modest Proposal For The Development Of A Robert “Bobby” Fischer Chess Tournament For The Church Of God

Posted on September 8, 2018 by nathanalbright

Although I am by no means a proficient chess player, once upon a time I was good enough at playing chess to win third place in my elementary school’s annual chess tournament and thus have my name put on a … Continue reading →

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Zugzwang

Posted on August 28, 2018 by nathanalbright

Earlier today, while I was watching the final round of the Sinquefield Cup online, I witnessed a somewhat rare but glorious move in one of the matches that caught a player in what is known as a zugzwang.  For those … Continue reading →

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Activity Above All: The Politics Of Chess

Posted on June 16, 2018 by nathanalbright

Although I am by no means a masterful chess player, once upon a time I was the third-best chess player in my elementary school if I am out of practice these days [1].  Even to this day, though, I enjoy … Continue reading →

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Chessmaster God

Posted on August 7, 2017 by nathanalbright

There are many ways to conceive of God [1], and this past Sabbath one of our congregation’s deacons chose to look at God in the manner of a grandmaster of chess.  As is the case with any message like this, … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Ivory Vikings

Posted on March 23, 2017 by nathanalbright

Ivory Vikings:  The Mystery Of The Most Famous Chessmen In The World And The Woman Who Made Them, by Nancy Marie Brown The odds are high that many people among my readers will not know the Lewis chessmen by name. … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Queen Of Katwe

Posted on July 4, 2016 by nathanalbright

Queen Of Katwe:  One Girl’s Triumphant Path To Becoming A Chess Champion, by Tim Crothers [Note:  This book was provided free of charge by BuzzPlant in exchange for an honest review.] Shortly into this book, the reader understands the title … Continue reading →

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