Peter Anderson
@thispetera.bsky.social
Liberal minded retired old man interested in chess, science, environment, politics, art, comedy and cats and dogs.
Yes, the COVID enquiry exposed just how hopeless he was.
February 10, 2026 at 9:24 AM
Yes, the COVID enquiry exposed just how hopeless he was.
At least he is a reasonably impartial insufferable prick.
February 9, 2026 at 7:28 AM
At least he is a reasonably impartial insufferable prick.
A sort of zugzwang. No threat of mate in 1 after White's first move.
February 8, 2026 at 9:55 PM
A sort of zugzwang. No threat of mate in 1 after White's first move.
Very impressive!
February 7, 2026 at 5:16 PM
Very impressive!
You'd want her on your side every time.
February 6, 2026 at 8:13 AM
You'd want her on your side every time.
Tough, brave lady.
February 6, 2026 at 8:12 AM
Tough, brave lady.
I have the Ramones version somewhere in my vinyl collection. Personally I like the Linda Lindas version more.
February 6, 2026 at 7:37 AM
I have the Ramones version somewhere in my vinyl collection. Personally I like the Linda Lindas version more.
Much like chess is rugby union for thinkers. Or not.
February 3, 2026 at 12:22 PM
Much like chess is rugby union for thinkers. Or not.
Malfeasance in public office?
February 1, 2026 at 5:36 PM
Malfeasance in public office?
Both bloody dangerous
January 31, 2026 at 2:18 PM
Both bloody dangerous
Because they have principles?
January 30, 2026 at 5:54 PM
Because they have principles?
"The fascist regime"
January 30, 2026 at 5:51 PM
"The fascist regime"
It seems like chess.com is telling little fibs!
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January 29, 2026 at 11:56 AM
It seems like chess.com is telling little fibs!
Brilliant. Brought tears to my eyes.
January 29, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Brilliant. Brought tears to my eyes.
Happy birthday Richard.
January 28, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Happy birthday Richard.
Help people *especially* when they can't help you back.
January 28, 2026 at 7:54 AM
Help people *especially* when they can't help you back.
Dogs pretty much always make life better.
January 25, 2026 at 12:32 PM
Dogs pretty much always make life better.
Personally I couldn't stand his middle of the road solo stuff. But I loved Aphrodite's Child's 666 album - his vocals on that were great.
January 24, 2026 at 5:50 PM
Personally I couldn't stand his middle of the road solo stuff. But I loved Aphrodite's Child's 666 album - his vocals on that were great.
White to play and win - Vancura 1922 ????
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January 17, 2026 at 11:27 AM
I find this a fascinating picture, not for Spassky-Fischer but for what it shows of the Olympiad as a whole: the layout, the number of arbiters, the closeness of the crowd, the boards. Brilliant!
January 16, 2026 at 3:10 PM
I find this a fascinating picture, not for Spassky-Fischer but for what it shows of the Olympiad as a whole: the layout, the number of arbiters, the closeness of the crowd, the boards. Brilliant!