Annotated Game: Winter vs. Capablanca 1918

Here’s an annotated game by Capablanca from his game Winter vs. Capablanca that took place in Hastings in 1918. Winter vs. Capablanca 1918 NOTE: I am testing a Silverlight chess board, please leave me your feedback.

Chess Memory

Interesting article on chess memory which should be read by all who are interested in chess psychology and learning.

Endgame Problem

Here’s the first of many endgame and middlegame problems to come: King and pawn endgame problem

Chess Training Schedule

Day 1 Study endings (1hr) Solve tactics (30min) Day 2 Study strategy (1hr) Solve endings (30min) Day 3 Play long game (1hr) Solve tactics (30min) Day 4 Solve strategy (1hr) Solve tactics (30min) Day 5 Study openings (1hr) Solve endings (30min) Day 6 Play long game (1hr) Solve tactics (30min) Day 7 Off...

These Things Take Time : The Challenges Adults Face When Learning Chess

(first in a series of adult learning posts) “These things take time.” the grand master explained to his young pupil. Ten years and nearly one thousand rating points later, the student now finally realized the truth in the words of his teacher. One must realize that there is no quick fix to...