David Smith
@datasmith.bsky.social
Chess player and organizer. We run a group on lichess.org that tries to duplicate the feel of a weekly meeting of serious players in a country pub. DM me for details.
When not doing chess stuff I sing, play the violin, hike, birdwatch, camp, cook and more
When not doing chess stuff I sing, play the violin, hike, birdwatch, camp, cook and more
Published almost six years ago but I am only now discovering GM Jonathan Robeson's brilliant _The Moves That Matter_ Won't necessarily improve your chess but it will improve your life.
#chesspunks #chess
www.amazon.com/Moves-That-M...
#chesspunks #chess
www.amazon.com/Moves-That-M...
The Moves That Matter: A Chess Grandmaster on the Game of Life
Amazon.com: The Moves That Matter: A Chess Grandmaster on the Game of Life (Audible Audio Edition): Jonathan Rowson, Jonathan Rowson, Bloomsbury Publishing Plc: Audible Books & Originals
www.amazon.com
April 4, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Published almost six years ago but I am only now discovering GM Jonathan Robeson's brilliant _The Moves That Matter_ Won't necessarily improve your chess but it will improve your life.
#chesspunks #chess
www.amazon.com/Moves-That-M...
#chesspunks #chess
www.amazon.com/Moves-That-M...
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
I Don't Like Chess Tournaments
It doesn't have to be this way!
zwischenzug.substack.com
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
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
#chess #chesspunks
One of the best ways to improve your chess is to play at classical time controls in the context of a supportive club environment. The Hemmingford Chess Club offers exactly that by organizing regular tournaments which attract participants of all levels from around the world.
One of the best ways to improve your chess is to play at classical time controls in the context of a supportive club environment. The Hemmingford Chess Club offers exactly that by organizing regular tournaments which attract participants of all levels from around the world.
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 9, 2025 at 2:53 PM
#chess #chesspunks
One of the best ways to improve your chess is to play at classical time controls in the context of a supportive club environment. The Hemmingford Chess Club offers exactly that by organizing regular tournaments which attract participants of all levels from around the world.
One of the best ways to improve your chess is to play at classical time controls in the context of a supportive club environment. The Hemmingford Chess Club offers exactly that by organizing regular tournaments which attract participants of all levels from around the world.
Just browsing the Chessable catalogue and I am astounded by some of the prices. Do people really feel that video content is worth three or four times the price of the equivalent book? #chess #chesspunks
February 10, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Just browsing the Chessable catalogue and I am astounded by some of the prices. Do people really feel that video content is worth three or four times the price of the equivalent book? #chess #chesspunks
Reposted by David Smith
For the latest edition of GOOD MOVES, I rued a missed opportunity over the board and wrote about how to know when you should take a risk and when should play it safe open.substack.com/pub/makegood...
When Should You Take a Risk?
Because if you want to win, you'll have to eventually.
open.substack.com
January 27, 2025 at 6:41 PM
For the latest edition of GOOD MOVES, I rued a missed opportunity over the board and wrote about how to know when you should take a risk and when should play it safe open.substack.com/pub/makegood...
Correcting a broken link. Sorry about the repost!
Today is the last chance to register for HCC's Winter 2025 60+30 tournament on lichess.org
lichess.org/@/Hemmingfor...
Serious chess in a welcoming club atmosphere.
#chess #chesspunks
Today is the last chance to register for HCC's Winter 2025 60+30 tournament on lichess.org
lichess.org/@/Hemmingfor...
Serious chess in a welcoming club atmosphere.
#chess #chesspunks
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 Winter 2025 tournament.
lichess.org
January 12, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Correcting a broken link. Sorry about the repost!
Today is the last chance to register for HCC's Winter 2025 60+30 tournament on lichess.org
lichess.org/@/Hemmingfor...
Serious chess in a welcoming club atmosphere.
#chess #chesspunks
Today is the last chance to register for HCC's Winter 2025 60+30 tournament on lichess.org
lichess.org/@/Hemmingfor...
Serious chess in a welcoming club atmosphere.
#chess #chesspunks
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
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
Two keys to #chess improvement are playing slower time controls and finding a community of others ready to support you. You can find both of these by playing in HCC's upcoming tournament on lichess.org: lichess.org/@/Hemmingfor...
#chesspunks
#chesspunks
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.
lichess.org
January 9, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Two keys to #chess improvement are playing slower time controls and finding a community of others ready to support you. You can find both of these by playing in HCC's upcoming tournament on lichess.org: lichess.org/@/Hemmingfor...
#chesspunks
#chesspunks
Our online club is hosting a simultaneous exhibition and general hangout this evening 7pm EST if any of you #chesspunks are interested: meet.google.com/opx-isih-quz
#chess
#chess
meet.google.com
January 9, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Our online club is hosting a simultaneous exhibition and general hangout this evening 7pm EST if any of you #chesspunks are interested: meet.google.com/opx-isih-quz
#chess
#chess
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
benjohnson.substack.com
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...