MrDVader
@mrdvader.bsky.social
Chess, chess punks, cats, Cafc, film, Dr Who, Star Wars, Star Trek,crime fiction, Partner in international law firm specialising in financial services regulation and FinTech, pro EU, British but currently working and residing offshore on Grand Cayman.
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MrDVader
@mrdvader.bsky.social
· Dec 1
First time post. I heard that Messrs Kermode and Mayo have landed here, so I have too. Love cats, film, chess, crime fiction and Dr Who.
Second time introductory post, and liking this site. Feel free to join me and the cats. Also a #cafc fan as well as below. Currently living offshore on Grand Cayman.
Happy Caturday from Magnus
March 1, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Happy Caturday from Magnus
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Today is the last chance to register for HCC's Winter 2025 60+30 tournament on lichees.org
lichess.org/@/Hemmingfor...
Serious chess in a welcoming club atmosphere.
#chess #chesspunks
lichess.org/@/Hemmingfor...
Serious chess in a welcoming club atmosphere.
#chess #chesspunks
lichees.org
January 12, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Today is the last chance to register for HCC's Winter 2025 60+30 tournament on lichees.org
lichess.org/@/Hemmingfor...
Serious chess in a welcoming club atmosphere.
#chess #chesspunks
lichess.org/@/Hemmingfor...
Serious chess in a welcoming club atmosphere.
#chess #chesspunks
An interesting article on the experience of not having played competitive chess for 10 years, then entering the 9 round U2000 London Chess Classic by a young female player #chess #chesspunk l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http...
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December 16, 2024 at 9:30 AM
An interesting article on the experience of not having played competitive chess for 10 years, then entering the 9 round U2000 London Chess Classic by a young female player #chess #chesspunk l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http...
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What do chess and home ownership have in common? Lawnmowers! Today we look at the lawnmower mate. First, patterns that lead one to agree lawnmowers can appear on a chessboard! Second, puzzles. Third, short player bios. www.chess.com/blog/KevinSm...
Secrets of Trapping Pieces: Lawnmower Mate
The primary purpose of this blog is to allow you to test your skills in applying the Lawnmower Mate, not just trapping the king but putting an end to His Majesty. The puzzles range from very easy to.....
www.chess.com
December 11, 2024 at 12:03 PM
What do chess and home ownership have in common? Lawnmowers! Today we look at the lawnmower mate. First, patterns that lead one to agree lawnmowers can appear on a chessboard! Second, puzzles. Third, short player bios. www.chess.com/blog/KevinSm...
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Ding not chilling anymore!
I've been hoping Gukesh would win. Good for chess to have a young champion and great for Indian chess, which could be entering a golden age.
I've been hoping Gukesh would win. Good for chess to have a young champion and great for Indian chess, which could be entering a golden age.
Shock Ding Liren blunder in Game 11 leaves Gukesh D on verge of world title
Shock Ding Liren blunder in Game 11 leaves Gukesh D on verge of world title
* Gukesh wins Game 11 as Ding resigns after 3hr 41min
* Challenger takes 6-5 lead in best-of-14-games match
* Ding Liren v Gukesh D: all your questions, answered
* Play through 22 famous world championship games
A stunning Ding Liren blunder under…
www.theguardian.com
December 8, 2024 at 1:40 PM
Ding not chilling anymore!
I've been hoping Gukesh would win. Good for chess to have a young champion and great for Indian chess, which could be entering a golden age.
I've been hoping Gukesh would win. Good for chess to have a young champion and great for Indian chess, which could be entering a golden age.
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Black has just captured on d1 with check. How does White proceed? (bonus points if you know the game) #chess #chesspunks
December 7, 2024 at 8:24 PM
Black has just captured on d1 with check. How does White proceed? (bonus points if you know the game) #chess #chesspunks
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Here's my 1st online interview / game analysis. David Smith, the interviewer, runs our @lichess.org classical (G/60 + 30) tournaments and chess club. Message me for details - we're always seeking more players at all levels! #chess #chesspunks
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHSD...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHSD...
Round 2 Report HCC November Quads - 2024
YouTube video by David Smith
www.youtube.com
December 6, 2024 at 4:21 PM
Here's my 1st online interview / game analysis. David Smith, the interviewer, runs our @lichess.org classical (G/60 + 30) tournaments and chess club. Message me for details - we're always seeking more players at all levels! #chess #chesspunks
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHSD...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHSD...
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The French Defence is Good, Actually
YouTube video by lularobs
youtu.be
December 6, 2024 at 10:35 PM
And now with Anna Cramling as well!
I am really enjoying Take Take Take. Straightforward coverage, few external adverts. Jan explains very clearly.
Which coverage are people watching on #DIngGukesh? #chess
December 1, 2024 at 12:32 PM
And now with Anna Cramling as well!
Second time introductory post, and liking this site. Feel free to join me and the cats. Also a #cafc fan as well as below. Currently living offshore on Grand Cayman.
First time post. I heard that Messrs Kermode and Mayo have landed here, so I have too. Love cats, film, chess, crime fiction and Dr Who.
December 1, 2024 at 12:27 PM
Second time introductory post, and liking this site. Feel free to join me and the cats. Also a #cafc fan as well as below. Currently living offshore on Grand Cayman.
Mrs P’s list is a must-read for foreign crime fiction fans.
Mrs. Peabody’s top crime list for 2024 has landed! 💙📚
Fabulous festive gifts set in America, Australia, Finland, France, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Norway, and Spain
@orendabooks.bsky.social @canongate.co.uk @louiserl.bsky.social @louisehk.bsky.social
mrspeabodyinvestigates.com/2024/12/01/u...
Fabulous festive gifts set in America, Australia, Finland, France, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Norway, and Spain
@orendabooks.bsky.social @canongate.co.uk @louiserl.bsky.social @louisehk.bsky.social
mrspeabodyinvestigates.com/2024/12/01/u...
Up to snow good! Mrs. Peabody’s top crime of 2024
Here is Mrs. Peabody’s top crime list for 2024 — featuring some of my very best reads from the last 12 months (though not necessarily published this year). The books are set in America, Austr…
mrspeabodyinvestigates.com
December 1, 2024 at 11:45 AM
Mrs P’s list is a must-read for foreign crime fiction fans.
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Mrs. Peabody’s top crime list for 2024 has landed! 💙📚
Fabulous festive gifts set in America, Australia, Finland, France, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Norway, and Spain
@orendabooks.bsky.social @canongate.co.uk @louiserl.bsky.social @louisehk.bsky.social
mrspeabodyinvestigates.com/2024/12/01/u...
Fabulous festive gifts set in America, Australia, Finland, France, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Norway, and Spain
@orendabooks.bsky.social @canongate.co.uk @louiserl.bsky.social @louisehk.bsky.social
mrspeabodyinvestigates.com/2024/12/01/u...
Up to snow good! Mrs. Peabody’s top crime of 2024
Here is Mrs. Peabody’s top crime list for 2024 — featuring some of my very best reads from the last 12 months (though not necessarily published this year). The books are set in America, Austr…
mrspeabodyinvestigates.com
December 1, 2024 at 8:41 AM
Mrs. Peabody’s top crime list for 2024 has landed! 💙📚
Fabulous festive gifts set in America, Australia, Finland, France, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Norway, and Spain
@orendabooks.bsky.social @canongate.co.uk @louiserl.bsky.social @louisehk.bsky.social
mrspeabodyinvestigates.com/2024/12/01/u...
Fabulous festive gifts set in America, Australia, Finland, France, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Norway, and Spain
@orendabooks.bsky.social @canongate.co.uk @louiserl.bsky.social @louisehk.bsky.social
mrspeabodyinvestigates.com/2024/12/01/u...
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Checkmate In 20 Moves - London Chess Classic Round 2
YouTube video by lularobs
youtu.be
December 1, 2024 at 10:24 AM
I am really enjoying Take Take Take. Straightforward coverage, few external adverts. Jan explains very clearly.
Which coverage are people watching on #DIngGukesh? #chess
November 30, 2024 at 12:38 PM
I am really enjoying Take Take Take. Straightforward coverage, few external adverts. Jan explains very clearly.
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My Return to Classical Chess! London Chess Classic - Round 1
YouTube video by lularobs
youtu.be
November 30, 2024 at 12:23 PM
Which coverage are people watching on #DIngGukesh? #chess
November 25, 2024 at 11:34 AM
Which coverage are people watching on #DIngGukesh? #chess
Very pleased to see that more chess folk are migrating over here. I am a humble adult improver, playing mostly correspondence or daily chess on ICCF, chess.com or lichess. #chess #chessfeeds #chess punks
chess.co
November 16, 2024 at 4:07 PM
Very pleased to see that more chess folk are migrating over here. I am a humble adult improver, playing mostly correspondence or daily chess on ICCF, chess.com or lichess. #chess #chessfeeds #chess punks
First time post. I heard that Messrs Kermode and Mayo have landed here, so I have too. Love cats, film, chess, crime fiction and Dr Who.
September 28, 2024 at 3:18 PM
First time post. I heard that Messrs Kermode and Mayo have landed here, so I have too. Love cats, film, chess, crime fiction and Dr Who.