Ron Stanley
@bigdata1969.bsky.social
On here instead of the Twit Box. Chess, cute animals, art, funny memes all welcomed. No politics please! #chesspunks #chess
In my classical game last night, my buddy found the one non-losing move as Black. 1) What is that move? 2) Please tell me the process the used to find it, because I would not have found it and I need to get better! #chesspunks #chess
September 19, 2025 at 2:25 PM
In my classical game last night, my buddy found the one non-losing move as Black. 1) What is that move? 2) Please tell me the process the used to find it, because I would not have found it and I need to get better! #chesspunks #chess
Pawn endgames are tricky. What 1 move does White have here that forces a win, and if Black had the move, what is the 1 move that secures at least a draw and gives Black the advantage? #chesspunks #chess
August 10, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Pawn endgames are tricky. What 1 move does White have here that forces a win, and if Black had the move, what is the 1 move that secures at least a draw and gives Black the advantage? #chesspunks #chess
In a game today, I checkmated my opponent in a way I've never seen before, by playing Ne6+,Bf8 Rxf8#. Does anyone know the name of this mating pattern? #Chesspunks #chess
July 9, 2025 at 6:56 PM
In a game today, I checkmated my opponent in a way I've never seen before, by playing Ne6+,Bf8 Rxf8#. Does anyone know the name of this mating pattern? #Chesspunks #chess
I had to evaluate this forcing variation, 12 ply deep (yikes!), during my classical game last night. It was very fuzzy in my mind, but I thought Black was getting killed after 21.Qd3, so I didn't allow this variation. Was I right, or is Black OK, or better than OK? #Chesspunks #chess
July 4, 2025 at 3:18 PM
I had to evaluate this forcing variation, 12 ply deep (yikes!), during my classical game last night. It was very fuzzy in my mind, but I thought Black was getting killed after 21.Qd3, so I didn't allow this variation. Was I right, or is Black OK, or better than OK? #Chesspunks #chess
This was a fun draw trying the French in a classical game for the first time. #Chesspunks #chess
July 4, 2025 at 1:43 AM
This was a fun draw trying the French in a classical game for the first time. #Chesspunks #chess
I spent 3 hours watching IM Yuriy Krykun's videos (www.chessable.com/the-unexplor...) on the French yesterday and just played my first French game today. I think I like this opening. It was a 2+1 bullet game, but I had 93% accuracy according to lichess. #chesspunks #chess
June 29, 2025 at 12:39 PM
I spent 3 hours watching IM Yuriy Krykun's videos (www.chessable.com/the-unexplor...) on the French yesterday and just played my first French game today. I think I like this opening. It was a 2+1 bullet game, but I had 93% accuracy according to lichess. #chesspunks #chess
98% accuracy in a blitz game with 0 inaccuracies, 0 mistakes, and 0 blunders? I am always confused when this happens after I look at my classical games! 😜 #chesspunks #chess
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June 17, 2025 at 8:33 PM
98% accuracy in a blitz game with 0 inaccuracies, 0 mistakes, and 0 blunders? I am always confused when this happens after I look at my classical games! 😜 #chesspunks #chess
Played a positionally dominating G/60 + 30 tonight, only to blunder on move 30 against my buddy rated 200 points higher. I love this game, but it is tough sometimes! 😜 #Chess #chesspunks
May 20, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Played a positionally dominating G/60 + 30 tonight, only to blunder on move 30 against my buddy rated 200 points higher. I love this game, but it is tough sometimes! 😜 #Chess #chesspunks
How does Black finish things off here? #chesspunks #chess
May 7, 2025 at 1:41 AM
How does Black finish things off here? #chesspunks #chess
I am working through the wonderful @chessable.com course "Fundamental Chess Calculation" by @drcanchess.bsky.social , and in this position (Fischer v. Benko, 1963), I found the right continuation for White. Can you find the winning move for White? If so, HOW did you find it? #chesspunks #chess
April 27, 2025 at 9:41 PM
I am working through the wonderful @chessable.com course "Fundamental Chess Calculation" by @drcanchess.bsky.social , and in this position (Fischer v. Benko, 1963), I found the right continuation for White. Can you find the winning move for White? If so, HOW did you find it? #chesspunks #chess
From my classical game last night. If Black plays 52...Qxc5, White can play 53.Qd4+,Qxd4 54.Kxd4. Is this a win for White, or can Black draw? #chess #chesspunks
April 25, 2025 at 4:25 PM
From my classical game last night. If Black plays 52...Qxc5, White can play 53.Qd4+,Qxd4 54.Kxd4. Is this a win for White, or can Black draw? #chess #chesspunks
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What a good idea Ron! Funnily enough we just happen to have just such a tournament starting this week 😁 Details here for anyone interested: lichess.org/@/Hemmingfor...
HCC Spring 2025 Tournament
The Hemmingford Chess Club announces its Spring 2025 classical tournament starting the week of March 17th. Please join us !
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March 15, 2025 at 10:41 PM
What a good idea Ron! Funnily enough we just happen to have just such a tournament starting this week 😁 Details here for anyone interested: lichess.org/@/Hemmingfor...
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For those of us wishing for the mythical wood-panelled club room, a drink, a cigar and a serious opponent: zwischenzug.substack.com/p/i-dont-lik...
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I Don't Like Chess Tournaments
It doesn't have to be this way!
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March 15, 2025 at 2:39 PM
For those of us wishing for the mythical wood-panelled club room, a drink, a cigar and a serious opponent: zwischenzug.substack.com/p/i-dont-lik...
#chesspunks #chess
#chesspunks #chess
Reposted by Ron Stanley
Register for HCC's next classical tournament before Sunday March 16th. One serious 60+30 game a week with a group that values and cultivates the social aspects of the game as well.
Details: lichess.org/@/Hemmingfor...
Registration form: forms.gle/4r1jHpPGkWBo...
#chesspunks #chess
Details: lichess.org/@/Hemmingfor...
Registration form: forms.gle/4r1jHpPGkWBo...
#chesspunks #chess
HCC Spring 2025 Tournament
The Hemmingford Chess Club announces its Spring 2025 classical tournament starting the week of March 17th. Please join us !
lichess.org
March 14, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Register for HCC's next classical tournament before Sunday March 16th. One serious 60+30 game a week with a group that values and cultivates the social aspects of the game as well.
Details: lichess.org/@/Hemmingfor...
Registration form: forms.gle/4r1jHpPGkWBo...
#chesspunks #chess
Details: lichess.org/@/Hemmingfor...
Registration form: forms.gle/4r1jHpPGkWBo...
#chesspunks #chess
From a critical moment in my OTB game (a From's Gambit). I evaluated the 4 moves shown here. Three are fine, one is bad. Which one is bad, and why? #chesspunks #chess
February 4, 2025 at 2:55 AM
From a critical moment in my OTB game (a From's Gambit). I evaluated the 4 moves shown here. Three are fine, one is bad. Which one is bad, and why? #chesspunks #chess
Last night's classical game provided me the opportunity to do a nice king hunt. #chess #chesspunks
January 31, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Last night's classical game provided me the opportunity to do a nice king hunt. #chess #chesspunks
Same game as my last post, but earlier. I'm not in a good way here after 13.Bh5+! After 13...Ke6 14.Rg1 Nxh6 15.Qxh5+,Bf6 White played the very natural 16.O-O-O (second pic). After 16...Qe8 17.Qxe8 Raxe8 the attack is over. How should White have played here instead? #chesspunks #chess
January 21, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Same game as my last post, but earlier. I'm not in a good way here after 13.Bh5+! After 13...Ke6 14.Rg1 Nxh6 15.Qxh5+,Bf6 White played the very natural 16.O-O-O (second pic). After 16...Qe8 17.Qxe8 Raxe8 the attack is over. How should White have played here instead? #chesspunks #chess
Executed a very pretty mate in 2 in my classical game today. Does anyone know the name of this mating pattern? #chess #chesspunks
January 21, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Executed a very pretty mate in 2 in my classical game today. Does anyone know the name of this mating pattern? #chess #chesspunks
After a little tactical exchange, White is poised to gain back material due to the pawn on g5 attacking both the rook and the knight. Black has a big decision to make. ...Re6 jumps so mind, but there are other options too. What should Black do? #chess #chesspunks
January 17, 2025 at 1:00 PM
After a little tactical exchange, White is poised to gain back material due to the pawn on g5 attacking both the rook and the knight. Black has a big decision to make. ...Re6 jumps so mind, but there are other options too. What should Black do? #chess #chesspunks
Tonight's classical game, and another tense battle. Black ha has a protected passed pawn and is up a pawn. How does White create some lovely chaos here?. #chess #chesspunks
January 17, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Tonight's classical game, and another tense battle. Black ha has a protected passed pawn and is up a pawn. How does White create some lovely chaos here?. #chess #chesspunks
Wow. This is a great free overview of all the mating patterns from GM Avetik of ChessMood, with examples, on @lichess.org. I might have to finally check out a Chessmood course... #chesspunks #chess
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The Complete Checkmate Patterns List (with examples)
Discover 37 important checkmating patterns, each explained with a practical example.
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January 16, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Wow. This is a great free overview of all the mating patterns from GM Avetik of ChessMood, with examples, on @lichess.org. I might have to finally check out a Chessmood course... #chesspunks #chess
lichess.org/@/Avetik_Che...
lichess.org/@/Avetik_Che...
My opponent had just played ...g5 in my afternoon classical game. I found a very good sequence and won a nice game. What would you do here? #chesspunks #chess
January 16, 2025 at 2:21 AM
My opponent had just played ...g5 in my afternoon classical game. I found a very good sequence and won a nice game. What would you do here? #chesspunks #chess
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The registration deadline for HCC's upcoming game a week classical tournament is Sunday, January 12th. Serious chess in a friendly club atmosphere on lichess.org. Sections available for both European and North American time zones.
Details here: lichess.org/@/Hemmingfor...
#chess #chesspunks
Details here: lichess.org/@/Hemmingfor...
#chess #chesspunks
January 11, 2025 at 12:04 AM
The registration deadline for HCC's upcoming game a week classical tournament is Sunday, January 12th. Serious chess in a friendly club atmosphere on lichess.org. Sections available for both European and North American time zones.
Details here: lichess.org/@/Hemmingfor...
#chess #chesspunks
Details here: lichess.org/@/Hemmingfor...
#chess #chesspunks
Our @lichess.org G/60 + 30/m tournament sign-ups end soon: more details here: lichess.org/@/HemmingfordCC/blog/2025-hcc-kickoff/niopC6y6
See who is already signed up here: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1xM0CtsvVkfHvoMj0geJg0HO5-CrdwQ5K_ZRftDiOlEo
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See who is already signed up here: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1xM0CtsvVkfHvoMj0geJg0HO5-CrdwQ5K_ZRftDiOlEo
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2025 HCC Kickoff
Announcing HCC's first events of 2025: A New Year's party and simultaneous exhibition on January 9th at 7pm EST followed a week later by the first round of our January tournament.
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January 11, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Our @lichess.org G/60 + 30/m tournament sign-ups end soon: more details here: lichess.org/@/HemmingfordCC/blog/2025-hcc-kickoff/niopC6y6
See who is already signed up here: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1xM0CtsvVkfHvoMj0geJg0HO5-CrdwQ5K_ZRftDiOlEo
#chesspunks #chess
See who is already signed up here: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1xM0CtsvVkfHvoMj0geJg0HO5-CrdwQ5K_ZRftDiOlEo
#chesspunks #chess
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Finally a lucid and coherent take on recent events in #chess from a grownup! #chesspunks : benjohnson.substack.com/p/10-observa...
10 Observations about the World Rapid & Blitz Debacle
Reflections from attending, and not attending as a media member
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January 4, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Finally a lucid and coherent take on recent events in #chess from a grownup! #chesspunks : benjohnson.substack.com/p/10-observa...