Richard James
@richardjameschess.bsky.social
Chess player, organiser, teacher, writer, historian. Investigating the intersection between chess and childhood.
Reading old newspapers so that you don't have to.
Also crosswords, music (classical & folk), genealogy etc.
https://richard915.substack.com
Reading old newspapers so that you don't have to.
Also crosswords, music (classical & folk), genealogy etc.
https://richard915.substack.com
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Introduction
I’m Richard James. I'm writing about the intersection between chess and childhood.
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I've just launched a Substack discussing the intersection between chess and childhood through the perspective of my long involvement with children's chess. #chess #chesspost #EduSky
I've just launched a Substack discussing the intersection between chess and childhood through the perspective of my long involvement with children's chess. #chess #chesspost #EduSky
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An interview with my friend Christopher Kreuzer (RJCC alumnus and former RTCC member)
An interview with my friend Christopher Kreuzer (RJCC alumnus and former RTCC member)
Episode 45: The Imperial War Graves Commission Cathedral Tablets, with Christopher Kreuzer
YouTube video by Psychology of Pilgrimage
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February 7, 2026 at 11:15 PM
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An interview with my friend Christopher Kreuzer (RJCC alumnus and former RTCC member)
An interview with my friend Christopher Kreuzer (RJCC alumnus and former RTCC member)
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February 7, 2026 at 12:06 AM
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The week's highlight was a big win for our Thames Valley E team, cementing their position at the top of Division X.
The week's highlight was a big win for our Thames Valley E team, cementing their position at the top of Division X.
2025-26 Results Bulletin (18)
Our week started with our TVB team returning to Wimbledon for a tough encounter with their A team. We were outrated on every board so our defeat wasn’t unexpected, but there were some outstan…
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February 6, 2026 at 1:07 PM
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The week's highlight was a big win for our Thames Valley E team, cementing their position at the top of Division X.
The week's highlight was a big win for our Thames Valley E team, cementing their position at the top of Division X.
Reposted by Richard James
rtchessclub.com/2026/02/06/c...
Did you score 10/10 in Monday's puzzle, taken from the forthcoming book Chess Heroes Puzzles: Book 2?
Click here to find out.
Did you score 10/10 in Monday's puzzle, taken from the forthcoming book Chess Heroes Puzzles: Book 2?
Click here to find out.
Chess Puzzle of the Week (377): Solution
From my forthcoming book Chess Heroes Puzzles: Book 2. White, to play, is a knight ahead, but his queen and rook are both hanging and his back rank is vulnerable. This position is taken from m…
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February 6, 2026 at 12:26 PM
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Did you score 10/10 in Monday's puzzle, taken from the forthcoming book Chess Heroes Puzzles: Book 2?
Click here to find out.
Did you score 10/10 in Monday's puzzle, taken from the forthcoming book Chess Heroes Puzzles: Book 2?
Click here to find out.
This is Wikipedia on Hastings 1895.
How many mistakes can you find?
Are there any Wiki editors out there who'd like to correct it?
How many mistakes can you find?
Are there any Wiki editors out there who'd like to correct it?
February 5, 2026 at 11:53 PM
This is Wikipedia on Hastings 1895.
How many mistakes can you find?
Are there any Wiki editors out there who'd like to correct it?
How many mistakes can you find?
Are there any Wiki editors out there who'd like to correct it?
IAGOCOT: Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer
22 November 2003
22 November 2003
February 3, 2026 at 11:36 AM
IAGOCOT: Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer
22 November 2003
22 November 2003
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#ChessTuesday: At first glance this looks like a programme for the 1939 Bournemouth #chess tournament, but it’s actually the Argentine newsletter Enroque, featuring Max Euwe’s title win. From the @englishchess.bsky.social Library #chesshistory #chessliterature @richardjameschess.bsky.social
February 3, 2026 at 9:00 AM
#ChessTuesday: At first glance this looks like a programme for the 1939 Bournemouth #chess tournament, but it’s actually the Argentine newsletter Enroque, featuring Max Euwe’s title win. From the @englishchess.bsky.social Library #chesshistory #chessliterature @richardjameschess.bsky.social
Guardian Crypic today:
Revolutionary’s taking ammunition round: very brief opportunity to finish off king here (6,5)
Revolutionary’s taking ammunition round: very brief opportunity to finish off king here (6,5)
January 30, 2026 at 2:42 PM
Guardian Crypic today:
Revolutionary’s taking ammunition round: very brief opportunity to finish off king here (6,5)
Revolutionary’s taking ammunition round: very brief opportunity to finish off king here (6,5)
Reposted by Richard James
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This week's only match propelled our C team back to the top of Division 3 of the Thames Valley League.
This week's only match propelled our C team back to the top of Division 3 of the Thames Valley League.
2025-26 Results Bulletin (17)
More good news to report from our only match this week. Our TVC team travelled to Harrow, coming away with an excellent victory which returned us to the top of the table. Well done to everyone! Her…
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January 30, 2026 at 11:24 AM
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This week's only match propelled our C team back to the top of Division 3 of the Thames Valley League.
This week's only match propelled our C team back to the top of Division 3 of the Thames Valley League.
Reposted by Richard James
rtchessclub.com/2026/01/30/c...
Did you solve Monday's mate in 3 puzzle? Click here to check your solution.
Did you solve Monday's mate in 3 puzzle? Click here to check your solution.
Chess Puzzle of the Week (376): Solution
#3 Laws, Benjamin GloverThe Problemist January 1926 The solution to Monday’s problem is 1. Qh8. This move threatens 2. Bc3+ followed by 3. Qd4#. If Black now plays 1… Kxc4, White s…
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January 30, 2026 at 11:09 AM
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Did you solve Monday's mate in 3 puzzle? Click here to check your solution.
Did you solve Monday's mate in 3 puzzle? Click here to check your solution.
Fallow deer in Bushy Park yesterday.
January 29, 2026 at 11:48 AM
Fallow deer in Bushy Park yesterday.
minorpieces.uk/2026/01/28/m...
Rita Fox was a leading light of the London Chess Club, but her real name, date of birth and parentage are all still unknown. Find out more here.
Rita Fox was a leading light of the London Chess Club, but her real name, date of birth and parentage are all still unknown. Find out more here.
Minor Pieces 97: Rita Fox
In the heady early years of the Ladies’ Chess Club in London, back in the mid 1890s, their teams were often headed by the F Squad: four players whose names all began with that letter. They us…
minorpieces.uk
January 28, 2026 at 5:30 PM
minorpieces.uk/2026/01/28/m...
Rita Fox was a leading light of the London Chess Club, but her real name, date of birth and parentage are all still unknown. Find out more here.
Rita Fox was a leading light of the London Chess Club, but her real name, date of birth and parentage are all still unknown. Find out more here.
Fallow deer in Bushy Park today.
January 28, 2026 at 4:59 PM
Fallow deer in Bushy Park today.
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A fun bit of #chess press from the London & Midland Chess Bulletin 1949 for #ChessTuesday! ♟️📻 It reports on an informal radio match between Margate & Danish players after signals were accidentally picked up from Danish amateur Mr S Hasselbach. #chesshistory #chessliterature @englishchess.bsky.social
January 27, 2026 at 9:14 AM
A fun bit of #chess press from the London & Midland Chess Bulletin 1949 for #ChessTuesday! ♟️📻 It reports on an informal radio match between Margate & Danish players after signals were accidentally picked up from Danish amateur Mr S Hasselbach. #chesshistory #chessliterature @englishchess.bsky.social
